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Safety Section
Before Starting Engine
•
Ensure that all
clips on the high-pressure fuel lines
are in place. Do not operate the engine with clips
that are damaged, missing, or loose.
•
Do not attach any other item to the high-pressure
fuel lines.
•
Loosened high-pressure fuel lines must be
replaced. Also removed high-pressure fuel lines
must be repl
aced. Refer to Disassembly and
Assembly manual, “ Fuel Injection Lines - Install”.
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Befo re Starting Engine
Before the initial start-up of an engine that is new,
serviced or repaired, make provision to shut the
engine off, in order to stop an overspeed. This may
be accomplished by shutting off the air and/or fuel
supply to the engine.
Overspeed shutdown should occur automatically for
engines that are controlled electronically. If automatic
shutdown does not occur, press the emergency stop
button in order to cut the fuel and/or air to the engine.
Inspect the engine for potential hazards.
Before starting the engine, ensure that no one is on,
underneath, or close to the engine. Ensure that the
area is free of personnel.
If equipped, ensure that the lighting system for the
engine is suitable for the conditions. Ensure that all
lights work correctly, if equipped.
All protective guards and all protective covers must
be installed if the engine must be started in order
to perform service procedures. To help prevent an
accident that is caused by parts in rotation, work
around the parts carefully.
Do not bypass the automatic shutoff circuits. Do not
disable the automatic shutoff circuits. The circuits are
provided in order to help prevent personal injury. The
circuits are also provided in order to help prevent
engine damage.
See the Service Manual for repairs and for
adjustments.
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Engine Starting
Do not use aerosol types of starting aids s uch as
ether. Such use could result i n a n explosion and
personal in
jury.
If a warning tag is attached to the engine start switch,
or to the co
ntrols DO NOT start the engine or move
the controls. Consult with the person that attached
the warning tag before the engine is started.
All protective guards and all protective covers must
be installed if the engine must be started in order
to perfor
m service procedures. To help prevent an
accident that is caused by parts in rotation, work
around the parts carefully.
Start the engine from the operators compartment or
from the engine start switch.
Always start the engine according to the procedure
that is described in the Operation and Maintenance
Manual
, “Engine Starting” topic in the Operation
Section. Knowing that the correct procedure will help
to prevent major damage to the engine components.
Knowin
g that the procedure will also help to prevent
personal injury.
To ens
ure that the jacket water heater (if equipped)
and/or the lube oil heater (if equipped) is working
correctly, check the water temperature gauge. Also,
check
the oil temperature gauge during the heater
operation.
Engi
ne exhaust contains products of combustion
which can be harmful to your health. Always start the
engine and operate the engine in a well ventilated
area
. If the engine is started in an enclosed area,
vent the engine exhaust to the outside.
Not
e: The engine is equipped with a device for cold
starting. If the engine will be operated in very cold
conditions, then an extra cold starting aid may be
req
uired. Normally, the engine will be equipped with
the correct type of starting aid for your region of
operation.
These engines are equipped with a glow plug starting
aid in each individual cylinder that heats the intake air
in
order to improve starting. Some Perkins engines
may have a cold starting system that is controlled by
the ECM that allows a controlled flow of ether into
t
he engine. The ECM will disconnect the glow plugs
before the ether is introduced. This system would
be installed at the factory.
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