4.4 Starting the engine from LOP (without Blue Line automation
system)
Preconditions
☑Gearbox is in neutral position.
☑External start interlock is not activated.
☑Emergency air shut-off flaps (if fitted) are open.
DANGER
Rotating and moving engine parts.
Risk of crushing, danger of parts of the body being caught or pulled in!
• Before cranking the engine with starter system, make sure that there are no persons in the en-
gine's danger zone.
WARNING
High level of engine noise when the engine is running.
Risk of damage to hearing!
• Wear ear protectors.
Cranking the engine (out-of-service period > 1 month)
Item Measure
Engine Crank on starter (→ Page 147).
Starting the engine from LOP
Item Measure
Engine Start in unloaded condition.
System Switch on.
LOP:
•
Illuminated push button LOCAL OPERATION lights up brightly (local
control mode is active) (→ Page 105);
•
Illuminated push button GEARBOX NEUTRAL lights up brightly (gear-
box is disengaged) (→ Page 105).
LOP Press illuminated pushbutton READY FOR OPERATION briefly (→ Page 105).
•
Illuminated pushbutton READY FOR OPERATION lights up brightly.
LOP Press illuminated pushbutton START briefly (→ Page 105).
•
Illuminated pushbutton START of the relevant engine lights up brightly;
•
Automatic starting sequence is performed;
•
Engine speed display instrument indicates increasing speed;
•
After completion of the starting sequence, the engine runs at idle
speed, and the illuminated pushbutton START changes to basic bright-
ness.
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