When
starting at temperatures below 55
Q
F, pr under
high
humidity
conditions, refer to suggested starting aids in
low
temperatures paragraph on this
page.
When
engine is to be restarted after short periods of
shut-down,
pre-heat is usually not
necessary
and
saves
on
battery.
STOPPING
Disconnect
as
much load
as
practical from
the
engine before
shut-down. Push
the
decompression solenoid switch
to its'
"OFF" position (this de-energizes
the
solenoid. NOTE:
Carbon
in the
exhaust system will occur
in
diesel engines
operated consistently
at
light loads. Operate
the
engine
at
lull-load occasionally
(or ior
about 5-minutes just beiore
stopping)
to
dean out the exhaust system.
APPLYING
THE
LOAD
Apply
the load for new and reconditioned engines in
four
steps.
Wait
30-minutes between each step. If practical,
allow
the engine to
warm
up before connecting a heavy
load.
Try to connect the load in
steps
instead of the
full
load
at one
time.
INSPECTION
Check for engine and load alignment. Misalignment
will
cause
excessive
vibration
and bearing wear. Make a
visual
.
inspection
of the entire
installation.
PROTECTION
FOR
EXTENDED
OUT OF
SERVICE
PERIOD
1.
Run engine
until
thoroughly
warm.
2.
Drain
the oil
base
while
still
warm.
Attach
a
warning
to
refill
before operating.
3. Service the air cleaner.
4.
Lubricate governor linkage. Protect
from
dirt
by
wrapping
with
a clean
cloth.
5. Plug exhaust outlet to keep out moisture and
dirt.
6. Clean entire
unit.
Coat parts
likely
to rust
with
light
grease
or
oil.
7.
Prpyide a suitable cover
for
the entire
unit.
8. Disconnect battery and
follow
standard batteiy storage
procedures.
HIGH
TEMPERATURES
1.
See that nothing obstructs air
flow
to and
from
the
engine.
2.
Be
sure
the
room
is properly ventilated.
3. Keep the
cooling
fins
clean. See that air housings are
properly
installed and undamaged.
LOW
TEMPERATURES
1.
Use the proper SAE oil for existing temperature conr
ditions.
Change oil
only
when
warm
from
running.
If
an unexpected temperature drop
causes
an emergency,
move
the engine to a
warm
location
or apply
heat
directly
to the
oil
base
until
oil
flows
freely.
2.
Pre-heat
for 1-minute if the temperature is 30 to 50
o
F.
Pre-heat
for 2-miautes in ambients below 30PF. If
engine
fails
to start after
cranking
for
1-minute, pre-heat
for
Irminute
more
and reattempt the start.
3. Protect
fuel
against condensation (use fresh
fuel).
4.
Keep batteries in a
well
charged
condition.
5. Reduce
room
ventilation,
but use
care
to
avoid
over-
heating.
DUST
AND
DIRT
,
1.
Keep engine clean. Keep
cooling
fins
free of
dirt,
etc.
2.
Service air cleaner as
often
as
necessary.
3. Change crankcase
oil
every 50 operating hours.
4.
Keep
oil
and
fuel
in dust-tight containers.
5. Keep governor linkage connections clean.
HIGH
ALTITUDE
Maximum
engine power
will
be reduced about
1,000'
above sea
level
after the
first
1,000'.
for
each
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