BEFORE YOU OPERATE
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Check Operator’s Console
Before you operate the engine you should make
sure that all of the indicators are functioning
properly.
Check Indicators
Isuzu C series engine are available with various
operator’s consoles. In the below Figures, three
types of typical operator’s console including the one
for electronic controlled engines are shown as
examples.
Figure 7
Figure 8
Figure 9
HEAT
Figure 8 shows a typical indicator arrangement on
the operator’s console. With the specification of
standard glow (preheat), as you turn the key switch
to the HEAT position, the HEAT indicator is turned
on for 4 seconds, showing that the glow plugs are
energized. When the indicator goes off, turn the key
switch to START position and start the engine. In
the case of 3CE1 (DI), the indicator goes off after
15 seconds.
Figure 7 shows an indicator arrangement with the
specification for ON-glow. As you turn the key
switch to ON position, the HEAT indicator is turned
on for 4 seconds. When the indicator goes off, turn
the key switch to the START position and start the
engine. In the case of 3CE1 (DI), the indicator goes
off after 15 seconds.
Figure 9 shows an operator’s console of an
electronic controlled engine. The electronic
controlled engine has an ON-glow specification.
Depending on the water temperature, the heat
indicator will turn on for 15 seconds at the longest,
and preheats the glow plugs. When the indicator
goes off, turn the key switch to the START position
and start the engine.
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