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Safety Section
Before Starting Engine
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Befo re Starting Eng ine
Before the ini
tial 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 accomplis
hed by shutting off the air and/or fuel
supply to the engine.
Overspeed s
hutdown should occur automatically for
engines that are controlled electronically. If automatic
shutdown does not occur, press the emergency stop
buttonino
rder 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 fr
ee 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 prot
ective guards and all protective covers must
be installed if the engine must be started in order
to perform service procedures. To help prevent an
acciden
t that is caused by parts in rotation, work
around the parts carefully.
Do not b
ypass the automatic shutoff circuits. Do not
disable the automatic shutoff circuits. The circuits a re
provided in order to help prevent personal injury. The
circu
its are also provided in order to help prevent
engine damage.
See th
e Service Manual for repairs and for
adjustments.
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Engine Sta rting
Do not use aerosol types of starting aids such as
ether . Such use could result in an explosion and
personal injury.
If a warning tag is attached to the engine start switch,
or to the controls 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 perform service procedures. To help prevent an
accident that
is caused by parts in rotation, work
around the parts carefully.
Start the eng
ine from the operators compartment or
from the engine start switch.
Always star
t the engine according to the procedure
that is described in the Operation and Maintenance
Manual, “Engine Starting” topic in the Operation
Section. Kn
owing that the correct procedure will help
to prevent major damage to the engine components.
Knowing that the procedure will also help to prevent
personal i
njury.
To ensure 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
operatio
n.
Engine 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.
Note: The engine is equipped with a device for cold
startin
g. If the engine will be operated in very cold
conditions, then an extra cold starting aid may be
required. Normally, the engine will be equipped with
the cor
rect 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 ha
ve a cold starting system that is controlled by
the ECM that allows a controlled flow of ether into
the engine. The ECM will disconnect the glow plugs
befo
re the ether is introduced. This system would
be installed at the factory.
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Engine Stopping
Stop the engine according to the procedure in
the Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Engine
Stopping (Operation Section)” in order to avoid
overheating of the engine and accelerated wear of
the engine components.
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