Engine Operation, Fuel And Exhaust; Starting The Engine; Rear Start/Remote Engine Operation; Front Start Procedure - MCi J4500 Operator's Manual

7 - ENGINE OPERATION, FUEL AND EXHAUST

Starting the Engine

The controls necessary to starting and stopping the
engine from the driver's area or engine compartment
are mounted on the instrument panel in front of the
driver and on the remote box in the engine
compartment. These controls and a description of their
operation and function follow:
Do not engage the started for longer than 15
seconds at a time. Wait 30 seconds before
cranking again. Continuous use can damage
the starter motor.

Front Start Procedure

Figure 48. LH Switch Panel Switches
1. Master Power / Ignition Switch - Pressing this
switch to the ON (upper) position will enable all of the
multiplex modules and turn on the coach's electrical
system ( Figure 48 ).
2. Ensure that the Step-well light switch is in the
ON position.
3. Engine Start Switch - Used to start the coach
using the rocker switch ignition ( Figure 48 ).To
START the coach, place the master power / ignition
switch in the ON (upper) position. Press the upper
portion of the engine start momentary-on spring
return switch to engage the starter. Release the
switch once the coach has started. Allow the coach to
idle for 30 seconds. To STOP the engine, place the
master power switch / ignition in the OFF (lower)
position.
June 2016

Rear Start/Remote Engine Operation

This feature is primarily for maintenance
purposes. Before attempting to start engine
from rear of coach, make sure transmission is
in Neutral and parking brake is applied.
The remote electrical control panel is located at the
LH side in the engine compartment. To gain access to
the panel, open rear engine compartment doors.
1. Ensure the ENGINE ENABLE switch on the
remote engine control box (located in the engine
compartment) is set to ON.
2. Ensure that the Step-well light switch is in the
ON position.
Be very careful when the engine is running and
the engine door is open. If it is necessary to
have the engine running for certain
inspections or checks, keep a safe distance
from moving belts, pulleys, shafts or fans.
Keep hands and limbs away from moving belts
and pulleys and also hot areas such as
exhaust and turbocharger components and
coolant lines. DO NOT wear loose, baggy or
frayed clothing when working near any moving
parts such as pulleys, belts, shafts or fans.
3. Actuate the "REAR START" switch to start
engine. The start switch is a momentary-on spring
return type and must be held in the depressed
position to engage the starter.
Do Not engage the starter for longer than 15
seconds at a time. Wait 30 seconds before
cranking again. Continuous use can damage
the starter motor.
Engine Warm-Up
Activate the FAST IDLE switch to warm up the
engine, fill the air system quickly, and to increase
electrical and HVAC output. Parking brake must be
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