8 Operation
8.1 Starting and stopping
Pictograms on the instrument panel illustrate the starting and stopping procedures, see also item
1
in the following illustration.
Precondition No personnel are working on the machine.
Fig. 17 Starting instruments
1
Starting and stopping pictogram
2
Instrument panel
3
Compressed air outlet pressure gauge
4
Alternator indicator, group alarm lamp
5
Operating hours counter
6
Temperature gauge switch
7
Bodywork
8
Location of the instrument panel
9
Location of the «controller ON» switch
(within the machine)
10
Location of the «starter switch» on the ma‐
chine
11
«Controller ON» switch
12
«Starter switch»
0
STOP / OFF
I
ON
II
Preheating
III
Start
8.1.1 Starting
1. CAUTION!
Serious damage to engine from cold starting sprays.
Cold-start assists, such as ether or other sprays, can cause severe engine damage.
➤ Do not use cold start sprays.
8
Operation
8.1
Starting and stopping
No.: 9_9432 02 E
Service Manual Screw Compressor
M43
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RAMIRENT