2: Description
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2.9
Air inlet system, functional
description
The air inlet system consists of two air filters, a compres-
sor air inlet valve and interconnecting piping to the
engine and the compressor.
The air filters are two-stage dry element type filters that
are capable of cleaning extremely dirty air. However,
when operating in dirty environments, the filters should
be checked more frequently.
See
Section 5.9.3: Air filter maintenance
on page 41 for
air filter maintenance procedures.
2.10 Instrument panel group,
functional description
Refer to
on page 25 for the locations of the fol-
lowing indicators and controls:
• The air pressure gauge continuously monitors
the sump pressure under various load condi-
tions.
• The engine switch energizes the system and
starts the compressor. The engine switch is
pressed to the
ON
position to energize the
electrical system, and pressed momentarily to
the
START
position to engage the starter and
start the compressor.
• The idle warm-up control is turned from
START
to
RUN
after sufficient warm-up is achieved for
full compressor operation.
• The shutdown indicator light indicates engine
and compressor safety shutdown status.
• The hourmeter indicates the accumulated
hours of operation.
• The cold weather starting aid glow plugs should
be used for starting in cold weather. Press the
button and hold for 10 – 30 seconds (depend-
ing upon ambient temperature). Release the
button prior to starting.
• The optional engine voltage gauge monitors
the voltage level of the engine storage battery.
• The optional engine coolant temperature gauge
monitors the temperature of the engine coolant
in the engine.
• The optional tachometer monitors the operating
speed of the engine.
• The optional fuel level gauge indicates the fluid
level in the fuel tank.
• The optional compressor discharge tempera-
ture gauge monitors the temperature of the air/
oil mixture in the sump.
WARNING
Do not
use aerosol types of starting aids such
as ether. Such use could result in an explosion
and personal injury.
NOTICE
If the engine fails to start within 30 seconds, wait
two minutes to allow the starting motor to cool
before attempting to start the engine again.