Starting and turning off
4.3.1 Starting
- Check the level of the engine oil, fuel and coolant and fill if necessary (Par. 4.5 e Par. 4.6).
- Put the ignition key in the ignition switch (if supplied).
- Tun the key to ON position.
- Turn the key beyond the ON position and release it when the engine starts (the key will return into ON position automatically).
Important
- At the first fuelling or if the tank was empty filling the fuel system (Par. 6.4 point 8).
- Do not actuate the starter for more than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, wait for one minute before repeating attempt.
- If engine does not start after two attempts see Tab. 7.1 and Tab. 7.2 to found the cause.
4.3.2 After starting
Warning
- Make sure that all the warning lights on the control panel are off when the engine is running.
- Run at minimum speed for a few minutes according to table (except constant speed engine).
NOTE: To avoid damaging the engine do not use it mostly at idle for a long time (MAX 30min.).
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE |
TIME |
≤ -20°C |
2 minutes |
from -20°C a -10°C |
1 minutes |
from -10°C a -5°C |
30 seconds |
from -5°C a 5°C |
20 seconds |
≥ 5°C |
15 seconds |
4.3.3 Turning off
- Do not turn off the engine when it is running at the maximum rotation speed (except constant speed engine).
- Before turning it off, keep it idle at minimum speed for about 1 minute.
- Turn the key to OFF position.