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SEBU8311-01 31 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 fluids 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. i02177935 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, first 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 first. 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. |