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Operation Section
Engine Starting
Refer to the OEM manual for your type of controls.
Use the following procedure to start the engine.
1.
Move the throttle lever to the low idle position
before you start the engine.
NOTICE
Do not operate the glow plugs for more than 60 sec-
onds at one time. Damage to the glow plugs could oc-
cur.
2.
Turn the engine start switch to the HEAT position.
Hold the engine start switch in the HEAT position
for 6 seconds until the glow plug indicator light
illuminates. This will activate the glow plugs and
aid in the starting of the engine.
NOTICE
Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds.
Allow the electric starting motor to cool for two minutes
before cranking the engine again.
3.
While the glow plug indicator light is illuminated,
turn the engine start switch to the START position
and crank the engine.
4.
When the engine starts, release the engine start
switch.
5.
Slowly move the throttle lever to the low idle
position and allow the engine to idle. Refer to
the Operation and Maintenance Manual, “After
Starting Engine” topic.
Note:
If the glow plug indicator light illuminates
rapidly for 2 to 3 seconds, or if the glow plug indicator
light fails to illuminate, a malfunction exists in the cold
start system. Do not use ether or other starting
fl
uids
to start the engine.
6.
If the engine does not start, release the engine
start switch and allow the electric starting motor to
cool. Then, repeat steps 2 through step 5.
7.
Turn the engine start switch to the OFF position in
order to stop the engine.
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Starting with Jump Start
Cables
Improper jump start cable connections can cause
an explosion resulting in personal injury.
Prevent sparks near the batteries. Sparks could
cause vapors to explode. Do not allow jump start
cable ends to contact each other or the engine.
Note:
If it is possible,
fi
rst diagnose the reason for the
starting failure. Make any necessary repairs. If the
engine will not start only due to the condition of the
battery, either charge the battery, or start the engine
with jump start cables.
The condition of the battery can be rechecked after
the engine has been switched OFF.
NOTICE
Using a battery source with the same voltage as the
electric starting motor. Use ONLY equal voltage for
jump starting. The use of higher voltage will damage
the electrical system.
Do not reverse the battery cables. The alternator can
be damaged. Attach ground cable last and remove
fi
rst.
When using an external electrical source to start the
engine, turn the generator set control switch to the
“OFF” position. Turn all electrical accessories OFF be-
fore attaching the jump start cables.
Ensure that the main power switch is in the OFF posi-
tion before attaching the jump start cables to the en-
gine being started.
1.
Turn the start switch to the OFF position. Turn off
all the engine's accessories.
2.
Connect one positive end of the jump start cable
to the positive cable terminal of the discharged
battery. Connect the other positive end of the jump
start cable to the positive cable terminal of the
electrical source.