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Operation Section
Starting with Jump Start Cables
4. Enable the ignition system.
5. Turn the manual gas shutoff valve to the OPEN
position.
6. Start the engine. Refer to the engine starting
procedure and refer to OEM in order to start the
engine.
Engine Starting Procedure
Note: If the engine fails to start after the maximum
cranking time, the engine will be shut down. Before
attempting to restart the engine, investigate the
cause. Follow the procedure for purging unburned
gas once the cause has been detected.
Note: The starting procedure may differ because of
the OEM system that is installed.
1. The signal is received.
2. Check that the gas pressure is in limits. If the gas
pressure is incorrect a warning is activated and
the electrical system will shut down. If the gas
pressure is in limits, go to the next step.
3. Activate the governor.
4. Activate the starting motor.
5. Operate the starting motor for three seconds in
order to purge the system.
6. Activate the gas valve and activate the ignition.
Continue to operate the starting motor.
7. After the engine is started disengage the starting
motor.
Note: If the engine fails to start after the maximum
cranking time, the engine will be shut down.
8. The engine is now operating.
Operation of the Generator Set
Control Panel
For information on operation for a specific generator
set control panel, refer to the Operation and
Maintenance Manual for the generator and the
control panel.
Automatic Starting
When the engine is in the AUTOMATIC mode, the
engine can start at any moment. To avoid person-
al injury, always remain clear of the the engine
when the engine is in the AUTOMATIC mode.
Manual starting
Refer to the OEM manual for information on the
controls in order to manually start the engine.
Starting with Jump Start
Cables
Do not use jump start cables in order to start the
engine. Charge the batteries or replace the batteries.
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual,
"Battery - Replace".
After Starting Engine
For new installations and engines that are recently
rebuilt, check and adjust the air/fuel ratio, refer to
Systems Operation Testing and Adjusting, "Air/Fuel
Ratio Control - Adjust". Monitor the engine in order to
detect any unusual engine performance through the
load range of the engine.
Check for leaks in the air and in the fluid systems.
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