• Read carefully the following pages and carry out the
operations described below in accordance with the
instructions specified.
Important
• Non compliance with the operations described in the following
pages involves the risk of damages to the engine and vehicle
on which it is installed as well as personal and/or property
damage.
4.1 Pre-start check
• Increase the frequency of maintenance operations in heavy
working conditions (engine starts but stops, very dusty and
hot environments, etc...).
4.2 Break-in running
NOTE: For the first 50 hours of engine operation, it is advisable not to exceed 75% of the maximum power supplied.
4.3 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 and Par. 4.6).
2 -
Put the ignition key in the ignition switch.
3 -
Tun the key to 1 position.
4 -
Press the Start push button for it to start automatically.
Important
• RPM reading delay is normal.
• If engine does not start after two attempts see Tab. 7.1 and
Tab. 7.2 to found the cause.
4.3.2 After starting
Warning
• Make sure that all the warning lights on the control panel are off when the engine is running.
• Check for any leakages from the pipes on first start-up
1 -
Run at minimum speed for a few minutes according to table.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE TIME
≤ -20°C 2 minutes
from -20° C to -10°C 1 minutes
from -10° C to -5° C 30 seconds
from -5° C to 5° C 20 seconds
≥ 5° C 15 seconds
4.3.3 Turning off
1 - Do not turn off the engine with a full load or when it is running at the maximum rotation speed. Leave it running at idle speed
without a load for approximately 1 minute.
2 -
Press the Stop push button (the engine turns off) and turn the key to position 0.