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Operation Section
Engine Starting
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Cold Weather Starting
Do not use aerosol types of starting aids such as
ether. Such use could result in an explosion and
personal injury.
The engine will start at a temperature of
−
10 °C
(14 °F). The ability to start at temperatures below
10 °C (50 °F) will improve by the use of a cylinder
block coolant heater or a device which heats the
crankcase oil. This will help to reduce white smoke
and mis
fi
res when the engine is started in cold
weather.
If the engine has not been run for several weeks, fuel
may have drained. Air may have moved into the
fi
lter
housing. Also, when fuel
fi
lters have been changed,
some air will be left in the
fi
lter housing. Refer to
Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Fuel System -
Prime” in order to remove air from the fuel system.
Use the procedure that follows for cold weather
starting.
NOTICE
Do not engage the starting motor when
fl
ywheel is
turning. Do not start the engine under load.
If the engine fails to start within 30 seconds, release
the starter switch or button and wait thirty seconds to
allow the starting motor to cool before attempting to
start the engine again.
1.
If equipped, press the start button. If equipped,
turn the keyswitch to the START position in order
to engage the electric starting motor and crank
the engine.
2.
Repeat step 1 three times if the engine fails to
start.
3.
If the engine fails to start, investigate the problem.
Use the Perkins electronic service tool. A system
fault may be indicated after the engine is started. If
this occurs the ECM has detected a problem with
the system. Investigate the cause of the problem.
Use the Perkins electronic service tool.
Note:
Oil pressure should rise within 15 seconds
after the engine starts. The electronic engine controls
monitor the oil pressure. The electronic controls will
stop the engine if the oil pressure is below normal.
4.
Operate the engine at no load until all the coolant
temperature starts to rise. Check the gauges
during the warm-up period.
Note:
The oil pressures and fuel pressures should
be in the normal range on the instrument panel. Do
not apply a load to the engine until the oil pressure
gauge indicates at least normal pressure. Inspect the
engine for leaks and/or unusual noises.
Note:
After the ECM has completed the cold mode,
cold mode cannot be enabled again until the ECM is
switched OFF.
Note:
Do not attempt to restart the engine until the
engine has completely stopped.
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Starting with Jump Start
Cables
Do not use jump start cables in order to start the
engine. Charge the batteries or replace the batteries.
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual,
“Battery - Replace”.
