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Starting The Engine
CAUTION: Before starting engine in a confined building, install proper outlet exhaust ventilation
equipm ent. Always use safety approved fuel storage and piping.
NOTE: If tem perature is below 0
C (32
F), it m ay be necessary to use cold weather starting aids.
(See COLD W EATHER OPERATION, later in this section).
1.
Perform all prestarting checks outlined in Lubrication & M aintenance/Daily Section later in this
manual.
2.
Refer to the applicable G25 or G40 Operation and Maintenance Manual for starting the generator
set.
3.
W arm -up engine for at least 5 m inutes before applying a load.
Cold Weather Starting
W hen outside tem peratures fall below 0
C (32
F) it m ay be necessary to consider using cold weather
starting aids. Engines are equipped with standard glow plugs.
C A U TIO N : N EVER U SE ETH ER as a starting aid w ith these glow plug -equipped engines as
it could cause an explosion and possible personnel injury.
Additionally, your Engine m ay be fitted with a block heater, and increased capacity battery and/or lower
viscosity oil m ay also be used. See your local Ingersoll-Rand distributor or servicing dealer for
recom m endations.
1.
Perform all prestarting checks outlined in Lubrication & M aintenance/Daily Section later in this
m anual.
2.
Refer to the G60 Operation and Maintenance Manual for starting and utilize the glow plug
position on the start switch by holding at that position for 15 seconds to activate the glow plugs to
warm the combustion chamber.
3.
W arm -up engine for at least 5 m inutes before applying a load.
Stopping the Engine
1.
Refer to the applicable G25 or G40 Operation and
Maintenance Manual for stopping the generator set.
IM PO R TA N T: M ake sure that exhaust stack cap (rain
cap) is in place w hen engine is not
running. This w ill prevent w ater and dirt
from entering engine.
2.
Fill fuel tank to m inim ize possible water
condensation problem s. Filling tanks at end of day
drives out m oisture -laden air
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