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LPW / LPWs / LPWX enGIne oPeRAtoRs' HAnDBooK
The following information is of a
general nature and should be read in
conjunction with the manufacturers'
instructions for any other equipment
you are using.
WARnInG
do not attempt to start or operate a
diesel engine unless you have been
properly trained. read the safety
information in section 1 and the
information below on controls and
the starting procedures.
CAUtIon
dO NOt USE EtHEr BASEd
COLd StArt AIdS UNdEr ANY
CIrCUMStANCES.
WARnInG
dO NOt BrEAtH EXHAUSt
GASES. tHEY CONtAIN CArBON
MONOXIdE, A COLOUrLESS,
OdOUrLESS GAS tHAt CAN
CAUSE UNCONSCIOUSNESS ANd
dEAtH.
CAUtIon
On LPWt4 engines, ensure that the
turbocharger housing is full of oil.
Failure to do so can result in serious
damage to the bearing. run on 'no
load' after starting for 30 seconds, to
ensure an adequate oil supply to the
turbocharger, and for 30 seconds
before stopping to allow the heat
from the bearing to dissipate.
3.1 GeneRAL InFoRMAtIon
start/stop Control
The basic engine has a plastic knob
fitted to the control. Other variants
for automatic or remote operation are
available.
3. stARtInG AnD stoPPInG
Engines not fi tted with a fuel control
sole noid have a spring clip to hold the
engine control in the stop position.
WARnInG
Use suitable hand protection when
stopping the engine, as the stop
control may be hot after prolonged
running.
oil Pressure switch
If an oil pressure switch bypass button
is fi tted it must be depressed during
engine cranking, and until the engine
attains full speed.
Heater and Glow Plugs
LPW, LPWX: a 345 W heater plug (A)
may be fi tted to the inlet manifold.
LPWT4: a 696 W heater plug (A) is
fi tted in the inlet manifold.
LPWS: a 12v glow plug (B) is fi tted in
each cylinder and a 696 W heater plug
(A) is also fi tted in the inlet manifold as
standard.
3.1 Heater and glow plugs - A. Manifold
heater plug; B. Cylinder glow plug.
3.2 KeY stARt
Before starting your engine read the
cautions, warnings and the general
information above.
