Commissioning and operation
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Starting
Danger:
Before starting make sure that no-one is in the engine’s danger area.
Ensure that the gearbox is in neutral.
Caution:
When starting do not use any additional starting aids (e.g. injection with starting
pilot).
Insert starter key and turn it to position “I”. The check lamp comes on to show that the
engine is ready for operation.
Turn starter key further to position “II” (pre-glow). The display lamp (usually in the driver’s
station) comes on.
After the pre-glow period the display lamp begins to flash. This signalizes that the engine
is ready for starting.
Note:
If the engine is not equipped with a pre-glowing function, immediately turn the
starter key through to position “III”.
Turn key further up to the stop (position “III”). The display lamp goes out. The starter mo-
tor is actuated.
Lube oil pressure must build up at the oil pressure gauge. If it does not, switch off the en-
gine immediately.
For cold engines (<20°C) move control lever into starting position (against stop for maxi-
mum engine speed).
Note:
When starting the cold engine (control lever in starting position) retract the control
lever as quickly as possible into lower idling position after the engine has
started.
The warm engine can also be started with the control lever in idling position.
Do not operate starter for longer than 10 seconds at a time.
After ignition of the engine, release the starter button and adjust control lever for desired
speed.
If engine fails to start, release the key, wait about 30 seconds, then operate starter again.
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