10 SEBU8191-01
Safety Section
Before Starting Engine
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Befo re Start ing Engine
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 circuit s are
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.
Always start
theengineaccordingtotheprocedure
that is described in the Operation and Maintenance
Manual, “Engine Starting” topic in the Operation
Section. Kn
owing the correct procedure will help to
prevent major damage to the engine components.
Knowing the procedure will also help to prevent
personal in
jury.
To ensure that the jacket water heater (if equipped)
is working
correctly, check the water temperature
gauge (if equipped) and/or the oil temperature gauge
(if equipped) during the heater operation.
Note: Do not use Lube oil heaters.
Engine ex
haust 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 t
he engine is started in an enclosed area,
vent the engine exhaust to the outside.
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Engine Stopping
Stop the engine according to the procedure in
the Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Engine
Stopping” in order to avoid overheating of the engine
and accelerated wear of the engine components.
Use the Emergency Stop Button ONLY in an
emergency situation. Do not use the Emergency
Stop Button for normal engine stopping. After an
emergency stop, DO NOT start the engine until the
problem that caused the emergency stop has been
corrected.
Stop the engine if an overspeed condition occurs
during the initial start-up of a new engine or an
engine that has been overhauled. In the event of
an overspeed condition, the air shutoff valves will
operate. After operation, the air shutoff valves must
be manually reset.
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