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Always protect starter motor against moisture.
Warning : A/ways disconnect the battery earth cable
before starting work on the electrical system. Connect up
the earth cable last, as there is otherwise a risk of
shortcircuits.
Battery : 24 Volts system ( 2 x 12 V ) is used foe engine starting & engine controls.
Recommended Battery Capacity :
Ambient Temp.
0
C Battery Capacity
Above +10
o
C 2 x 180 Amp-hr
Below +10
0
C 2 X 200 Amp-hr
For exterme low temp. i.e. below – 20
0
C, refer to Kirloskar Dealer.
Battery Cable : 35 sq.mm copper cable upto 1.5 meter
70 sq.mm. copper cable above 1.5 meter
4.13.2 Starter motor
The sliding-gear starter motor is flanged to the rear of the flywheel housing on the left-hand side. As parts
of every engine overhaul, the starter pinion and ring gear should be cleaned with a brush dipped in fuel and
then a coat of grease should be applied again.
TERMINAL “B”
M10 X P1.5
TERMINAL S/W
M5 X P0.8
24V x 6.0kW