ETQ 178F - 2-4 Running and stopping of the Diesel Engine

2-4 Running and stopping of the Diesel Engine
2-4.1 Running the Diesel engine
(1) Preheat the engine for three minutes at no load.
(2) Set the speed governor lever to the desired speed.
Use the speed governor lever to control the
speed of the engine. Never loosen or
readjust the speed limiting screw and the
2-4.2 Checks on the engine while the engine is running.
(1) Check to see whether there are abnormal noises such as vibration.
(2) Check to make sure there is good combustion. (Extremely high
speeds are not recommended for the engine, as that will decrease engine
life.)
(3) Check to see the color of the exhaust gases to see if it is to white or to
black.
(4) If any of these conditions are detected, stop the engine immediately
and contact your nearest dealer for repair information.
2-4.3 Stopping the engine
(1) First, bring down the speed of the engine by using the speed governor.
Let it run for 3 minutes at no load before stopping it.
(3) Set the fuel cock at “S” (stop position)
(2) Then stop the engine.
Sudden stops to the engine will cause abnormal
temperature increases in the block of the engine.
Decrease the load gradually when stopping the engine.
Also, never stop the engine with the decompression
lever.
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