Control and operation
Starting the engine
4.2 Starting the engine
DANGER
Contact with moving part!
Risk of death or injury by entanglement or impact of ejected part.
u Make sure that the drive train is connected to the flywheel before starting the engine.
u Start or operate the engine with covers and guards secured in place.
u Remove all tools or loose parts from the vicinity of the engine after a service activity.
u Keep tools away from the starting or running engine.
u When the engine is in operation, stay away from the engine.
DANGER
Fire or hotspot - Overheating of starter or prelube pump due to excessive run-time!
Risk of death or injury by asphyxiation or burn.
u Observe specified maximal consecutive start attempts.
u Stay away from starter or prelube pump after start attempt.
NOTICE
Fire - Overheating of starter or prelube pump due to excessive run-time!
Property damage - Risk of destruction of the machine or the engine.
u Observe specified maximal consecutive start attempts.
NOTICE
Use of non-approved lubricating oil!
Property damage - Risk of engine critical failure.
u Use an approved lubricating oil. (For more information see: 5.14.3 Approved lubricating oils
and lubricating oil additives, page 147.)
Make sure that the following preconditions are met:
q Operating fluids levels are correct.
4.2.1 Final check
Before starting the engine, carry out the following checks and top off with operating materials
if necessary:
u Check the oil level.
u Check the coolant level.
Once the engine has started, carry out the following checks:
u Perform a visual check for any leaks in the lines.
u Check for KoDIA error messages.
u Check for error messages on the generator set.
KD62V12 33521030301_8_1 EN_US 2022-09
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