ENGINE CONTROL PANELS
WesteJbeke offers two
types
of
control panels
as
optional equipment.
Read
the following instructions
that
apply to the panel
you
purchased with your engine.
GENERAL
This manually-operated contro)' pauel is equipped with a Key Switch;
an
RPM gauge; PREHEAT and
START buttons;
an
instrument test button;
three
indicator lamps, one for alternator discharge, one for low
oil pressure, and one for high engine coolant temperature;
and
an
alarm
bu=r
for low oil pressure
or
high
water
temperature.
The
RPM
gauge
is illuminated when the key switch·
is
turned
ON
and
remains .
illuminated while the engine is
in operation.
The
key switch
and
the three buttons serve the following
functions:
I.
Kev Switch: The Key Switch provides power only to the instrument panel cluster. Be aware that
the key switch does not shutdown the engine when the key is turned
OFF. Refer to the "STOPPING
PROCEDURE" section
of
this manual.
2.
PREHEAT: The PREHEAT button energizes the alternator's regulator, the engine's glow plugs,
and
bypasses the engine's oil pressure alarm switch.
In
addition, this button energizes the START
button.
3. START: The START button,
when
pressed, energizes the
staner's
solenoid which cranks the
engine.
This button will not operate electrically unless the PREHEAT button is pressed
and
held at
the
same
time.
4. Test Button: The Test Button, located above the key switch, tests the alternator, the oil pressure,
and
the
water temperature control circuits. When this button is pressed, the alternator, the oil
pressure, and the water temperature indicator lights illuminate in addition to sounding the buzzer.
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