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Starting and Driving
CRT Exhaust Engine
Fuel Requirement
Vehicles fitted with a CRT exhaust
system (Continuously Regenerating
Trap) MUST be run on low sulphur
diesel fuel (such as City diesel) with a
maximum sulphur content of 0.5%.
Normal Starting Procedure
• Ensure the parking brake is in
the ON position.
• Select neutral gear.
• Turn master switch on.
• Turn ignition switch to RUN and
wait for WAIT-TO-START light
to go out.
• This lamp is also illuminated
while the inlet manifold is
heating (grid heater).
• Turn ignition switch to START.
As soon as the engine has
started, release the switch to
Run.
• Check that the battery charge
warning light goes out.
• Idle the engine for 3 - 5 minutes
before operating with a load
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for
more than 30 Seconds
continuously. Wait 2 minutes
between each attempt to start.
If the engine oil pressure
warning light does not go out
within 15 seconds of starting.
Stop the engine.
CAUTION
Do not operate the engine at
high rpm when starting the
engine in temperatures below
+3°C as damage may be caused
to the hydraulic pump.
CAUTION
It is imperative that this starting
procedure is followed correctly
to allow the Cummins ECM
(engine control module) to run
through its initialisation
sequence.
Failure to apply this starting
procedure could result in the
engine warning system being
activated.
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