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Starting and turning off

4.3.1 Starting

 

  1. Check the level of the engine oil, fuel and coolant and fill if necessary (Par. 4.5 - 4.6 - 4.7).
  2. Put the ignition key in the ignition switch (if supplied).
  3. Tun the key to ON position.
  4. 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. 4.9 from point 4 to point 6).
  • 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. 5.2 to found the cause.

Panel P can be assembled on the engine or machine. In Tab. 4.1 are described the main functions are illustrated.

 

4.1

POS. DESCRIPTION
H Hour-meter indicator
R engine RPM indicator
S Control switch to start the engine
W1 Warning Light - fuel below MIN level
W2 No fault indicator
W3 Warning Light - engine oil not pressurised
W4 Warning Light - high coolant temperature
W5 Warning Light - battery not charging
W6 Warning Light - machine alarm indicator
W7 Warning Light - glow plugs/heater ignition
W8 Warning Light - alarm general indicator
W9 Warning Light - air cleaner clogged

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).

 

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

 

  1. Do not turn off the engine when it is running at the maximum rotation speed (except constant speed engine).
  2. Before turning it off, keep it idle at minimum speed for about 1 minute.
  3. Turn the key to OFF position.

 

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