OIL PRESSURE. Observe the oil pres-
CLUTCH. Disengage the clutch.
sure gage immediately after starting the
engine. If there is no pressure indi-
cated within 10 to 15 seconds, stop the
Starting
engine and check the lubricating oil sys-
tem. Refer to the Trouble Shooting
GENERAL. Before starting the engine
Charts in Section IV.
for the first time, perform the operations
listed under "Preparation For Starting
WARM-UP.
Run the engine at part
Engine First Time" on page 11H-12
throttle and
no load for approximately
five minutes,
allowing it to warm-up be-
Before a routine start, see checks in
fore applying
a load.
Section V of operator manual.
If the unit is operating in a closed room,
Starting at air temperatures below 40F
start the room ventilating fan or open
(4C) requires the use of a cold weather
the windows, as weather conditions per-
starting aid. See operators manual.
mit, so ample air is available for the en-
gine.
INSPECTION. While the engine is run-
ning at operating temperature, check for
Starting fluid used in capsules is
coolant, fuel or lubricating oil leaks.
h i g h l y inflammable, toxic and pos-
Tighten the line connections where nec-
s e s s e s anesthetic properties.
essary to stop leaks.
ENGINE TEMPERATURE. Normal engine
The instructions for the use of a cold
coolant temperature is 160-185
weather fluid starting aid will vary de-
(71-85C).
pending on the type being used. Refer-
ence
should
be
made
to
these
CRANKCASE. If the engine crankcase
instructions before attempting a cold
was refilled, stop the engine after normal
weather start.
operating temperature has been reached.
Allow the oil to drain (approximately
INITIAL ENGINE START. Start an en-
twenty minutes) back into the crankcase
gine as follows:
and check the oil level. Add oil, if nec-
essary, to bring it to the proper level on
1. Set the speed control lever at part
the dipstick. Use only the heavy duty
throttle, then bring it back to the de-
oil specified in Section Ill.
sired no-load speed. Make sure the stop
lever on the governor cover is in the run
COOLING SYSTEM. Remove the radiator
position.
cap slowly after the engine has reached
normal operating temperature and check
2. Press the starting motor switch
the engine coolant level. The coolant
firmly. If the engine fails to start within
level should be near the top of the open-
30 seconds, release the starting switch
ing. If necessary, add clean soft water
and allow the starting motor to cool a few
or a permanent type antifreeze.
If the en-
minutes before trying again.
gine fails to start after four attempts, an
TURBOCHARGER. Make a visual in-
inspection should be made to determine
spection of the turbocharger for leaks
the cause.
and excessive vibration. Stop the en-
gine immediately if there is an unusual
NOTE
noise in the turbocharger.
To prevent serious damage to the
AVOID UNNECESSARY ENGINE IDLING.
starter, if the engine does not
During long engine idling periods, the
start, do not press the starting
engine coolant temperature will fall below
switch again while the starting mo-
the normal operating range. The incom-
tor is running.
plete combustion of fuel in a cold engine
will cause crankcase dilution, formation
of lacquer or gummy deposits on the
valves, pistons and rings and rapid ac-
Running
cumulation of sludge in the engine.