Chapter 3
OPERATION
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Starting
The starting method changes based on the application
and specifications. Start the engine according to the
specified procedure.
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Before starting the engine, check to make sure no one
is near the engine and that tools are not left on or near
the engine. In a loud voice, notify people in the area
when starting the engine.
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Do not apply a load to the engine at starting.(Disen-
gage the clutch if installed.
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A long and continuous operation of the starter drains
the battery power, and it can also burn the starter.Do
not use the starter for more than 10 seconds at a time.
When the engine does not start, wait for more than 30
seconds before cranking again.
When pre-heating, do not preheat the eninge for more
than one minute each time (for manual glow plug).
Pre-heating longer than one minute will not only cause
premature battery decrease, but also shorten glow
plug life.
Automatic grow plug
1.
Turn the starter key to "ON" position.
And make sure that oil pressure, water tempera-
ture and pre-heating lamps are lit. Pre-heating
lamp lighted duration is as follows:
2.
When pre-heating lamp goes out, turn the starter
key to "START" position to start the engine.
Note that pre-heating lamp will be lit with the
starter key in the "START" position.
3.
When the engine is started, let go of the key. The
key will automatically return to the "ON" (opera-
tion) position.
Manual grow plug
1.
Turn the starter key to "HEAT" position.
Pre-heating duration is as follows:
2.
When pre-heating indicator glows , turn the starter
key to "START" position to start the engine.
3.
When the engine is started, let go of the key. The
key will automatically return to the "ON" (opera-
tion) position.
Table 3-1
Pre-heating duration (automatic grow plug)
Specifications
Water temperature
Pre-heat-
ing duration
Quick type
Low water temper-
ature (5°C [41°F]
or below)
Approx. 3
seconds
High water temper-
ature (5°C [41°F]
or above)
Approx. 1
seconds
Standard type
Any time
Approx. 6
or 10 sec-
onds
Table 3-2
Pre-heating duration (manual grow plug)
Temperature
Pre-heating duration
+5°C [41°F] or above
Approx. 10 seconds
-5°C [23°F] or above,
below +5°C [41°F]
Approx. 20 seconds
Below -5°C [23°F]
Approx. 30 seconds
