Diesel Engine Starting Procedure; Starting With Booster Cables - Blue Bird D3RE 2014 Driver's Handbook Manual

Diesel Engine Starting Procedure

See the appropriate engine manufacturers operating manual for proper starting
procedures. Starting procedures vary from different engine manufacturers and also
varies with temperature.
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Place the transmission shift lever in the neutral position.
3. Insert the ignition key and turn it to the ON position. All the instrument panel
lights will come on momentarily. Depending upon conditions, the Wait To
Start light may remain on. If so, wait until it goes off before trying to start the
engine. This gives the engine grid heaters enough time to warm the combus-
tion chambers for efficient starting.
4. After the engine starts, turn on the high idle switch (1,000-1,200 rpm) until
the engine is fully warmed up.
[CAUTION] Do not engage the starter longer than 30 seconds without allow-
ing the starter 120 seconds rest.
If the engine fails to start after a reasonable time, determine the cause of the
failure. Pumping the accelerator will not assist in starting the engine. Refer to the
engine manufacturer's recommended procedures.
[CAUTION] Do not race the engine during the "Warmup" period.

Starting With Booster Cables

[WARNING] Batteries can emit corrosive and potentially explosive fumes.
Prevent sparks near the batteries. Do not allow booster cable ends to contact
each other or the engine. Do not smoke when observing the battery electro-
lyte levels. Electrolytes are corrosive and can cause personal injury if they con-
tact skin or eyes. Always wear protective glasses when working with batteries.
The Blue Bird All American bus has a 12-volt starting system. Use only 12 volts
for booster starting. The use of a higher voltage will damage the electrical system.
Always connect the booster cables in parallel with the bus battery cables, nega-
tive (-) to negative (-) and positive (+) to positive (+). Do not reverse the booster
cables. The alternator can be damaged.
Attach the ground cable last and remove it first.
1. Fasten the positive (+) clamp of the booster cable to the positive (+) post of
the battery.
2. Fasten the negative (-) clamp of the booster cable to the negative (-) post of
the battery.
3. Start the engine.
4. After the engine starts, disconnect the negative (-) booster cable from the
battery.
5. Disconnect the positive (+) booster cable from the battery.
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