Starting With Jump Start Cables - Perkins 2206F-E13TA Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Operation Section

Starting with Jump Start Cables

If the engine is operated with a low load, the engine
will reach normal operating temperature sooner than
idling the engine with no load. When the engine is
idled in cold weather, increase the engine rpm to
approximately 1000 to 1200 rpm in order to raise
engine temperature. Do not exceed the
recommended rpm in order to increase the speed of
the warm-up. Limit unnecessary idle time to 10
minutes.
Starting Problems
An occasional starting problem may be caused by
one of the following items:
• Low battery charge
• Lack of fuel
• Problem with the wiring harness
If the engine fuel system has been run dry, fill the fuel
tank and prime the fuel system. Refer to the
Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System -
Prime" topic (Maintenance Section).
If the other problems are suspected, perform the
appropriate procedure in order to start the engine.
Problems with the Wiring Harness
Illustration 40
ECM Connector J2/P2
Locate the ECM. Check the connector in order to
ensure that the connector is secure. Lightly pull each
of the wires in the chassis harness.
1. Pull each wire with approximately 4.5 kg (10 lb) of
force. The wire should remain in the connector.
2. If a wire is loose, push the wire back into the
connector. Pull the wire again in order to ensure
that the wire is secure.
3. Start the engine. If the engine does not start, check
for a diagnostic code and consult your Perkins
distributor.
Starting with Jump Start
Cables
(Do Not Use This Procedure in
Hazardous Locations that have
Explosive Atmospheres)
The connection of battery cables to a battery and
the disconnection of battery cables from a battery
may cause an explosion which may result in in-
jury or death. The connection and the disconnec-
tion of other electrical equipment may also cause
an explosion which may result in injury or death.
The procedures for the connection and the dis-
connection of battery cables and other electrical
equipment should only be performed in a nonex-
plosive atmosphere.
Improper jump start cable connections can cause
an explosion resulting in personal injury.
Prevent sparks near the batteries. Sparks could
cause vapors to explode. Do not allow jump start
cable ends to contact each other or the engine.
Note: If possible, first diagnose the reason for the
starting failure. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Engine
Will Not Crank and Engine Cranks But Will Not Start"
for further information. Make any necessary repairs.
If the engine will not start only due to the condition of
the battery, either charge the battery, or start the
engine by using another battery with jump-start
cables. The condition of the battery can be
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rechecked after the engine has been switched OFF.
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