Hobart 9OC24S Operation Manual page 78

OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND OVERHAUL MAN UA-L, TM-240A
SELF-PROPELLED GENERATOR SET, SPEC. NO. 538lA
(5) Be sure there is sufficient coolant and lubricating oil in the engine and that there
are no rags or other foreign material in the engine and generator compartment.
B. Normal Engine Starting Procedures
Engine starting procedures are outlined below. Engine operating controls and monitor-
ing instruments are illustrated in Fig. 1.
CAUTION : REFER TO OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE CUMMINS
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL, WHEN START-
ING ENGINE FOR THE FIRST TIME.
(1) If illumination is required, place light switch (23) in ON position.
(2) Place operating mode switch (20) in DRIVE position.
(3) Be sure contactor control switch (17) is in OFF position.
(4) Place and hold engine control "permissive start"switch (2) in START position.
The green light (9) should glow to indicate power is available to the engine
protective circuit and fuel shut-off valve.
(5) Press start switch button (5) to crank the engine. Release start switch as soon as
engine starts. Release engine control switch (2) as soon as oil pressure reaches
12 pounds or more.
CAUTION: (a) IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START WITH IN 30 SECONDS,
RELEASE THE START SWITCH AND ALLOW THE STARTING
MOTOR TO COOL FOR A FEW MINUTES. IF THE ENGINE
FAILS TO START AFTER FOUR ATTEMPTS, AN INSPECTION
SHOULD BE MADE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE.
(b) IF THE ENGINE FIRES SUFFICIENTLY TO DISENGAGE THE
STARTER GEAR, BUT DOES NOT START, RELEASE THE
START BUTTON AND ALLOW THE STARTING MOTOR
TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE ATTEMPTING
TO ENGAGE THE STARTER AGAIN.
(6) Observe all engine instruments for normal operation.
(7) Allow engine to idle and warm before applying load.
CAUTION: DO NO-TALLOW THE ENGINE TO IDLE FOR LONG PERIODS
OF TIME.
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