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24. SERVICE PROCEDURE
24.11.3
ETHER START
24.11.3.1
PRECAUTIONS
A
WARNING
Ether starting fluid is highly flammable. Follow the precautions
on the
container. An explosion can result if sparks or flame contact the ether
or if the container
is stored where the temperature
exceeds
49°C
(120°F). Observe the following precautions:
Do not use the ether injector when the air temperature
is above
freezing. Do not smoke when using ether starting fluid. Do not store
fluid containers in the operator's compartment.
Store the containers
in a cool, well-ventilated
place. Keep the fluid containers
out of the
reach of children. Do not breathe the hazardous ether vapor. Do not
let ether contact you skin, because
it can cause frostbite.
Never
puncture
the fluid container or put it into a fire. Dispose of empty
containers properly. For your safety, remove the ether container when
welding, grinding, or using a torch on the machine. Follow the correct
method for starting the engine, see 12.2.2 COLD WEATHER START-
ING.
REMARK
Improper starting fluids can cause valve seizure and severe damage to the
engine. Consult your distributor for the recommended
starting fluid to be
used.
REMARK
The ether starting valve inlet must be sealed against the entry of dirt at all
times by having a fluid container
installed or by installing
the dust cap
provided with the valve.
24.11.3.2
INSPECTION
AND CLEANING
Make certain that ether is available under pressure. To do so, remove the ether
container
and check if a good spray is obtained.
If not, replace with a new
container. If a good spray was obtained, reinstall the container and test the ether
injector as follows:
Disconnect the ether tube at the spray nozzle in the engine manifold. Remove
the spray nozzle. Reconnect the nozzle to the tube. Direct the nozzle away
from the engine and actuate the ether injector. Dribbling or no spray indicates
a blocked spray nozzle or tube. If necessary, clean or replace spray nozzle
and/or tube.
24.11.3.3
CHANGING THE FLUID CONTAINER
1.
2.
Unscrew the plastic fluid container housing from the ether starting valve.
Remove fluid container and check condition of o-ring. Discard the empty
fluid can in a suitable, closed refuse container.
Install the new fluid container in the plastic housing. Secure the container in
place by threading it into the valve.
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IN STORAGE
IN USE
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