Fuel; Before Engine Start-Up; Engine Start-Up - Kohler SFGLD480 Operation & Maintenance Manual

Fuel:

- Make sure that the fuel is supplied at the right pressure. If the motor is equipped with fuel cut-off valve,
ensure that it is active.
Air filter:
Check the status of the clogged air filter indicator. If the indicator is red, press the button at the top of
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the indicator to reset it. If the indicator turns red again when the engine reaches full load, change the
main filter and the safety filter.
Batteries:
Check connections and batteries voltage.
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2.2 OPERATION
Compliance with these regulations will have a decisive influence on the life of the engine:
Avoid sudden load increases when the engine is cold.
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Avoid prolonged operations when the engine is running with no load or a very light load.
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3 PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN AT EACH START-UP
The procedure for starting up an engine is described below:

3.1 Before engine start-up

1. Before starting up, locate the manual stop lever, in order to operate this if necessary.
2. Activate engine pre-lubrication to distribute the oil to all parts of the engine, IT-C-A-25-040. When
necessary, activate oil and coolant pre-heating as well. See IC-C-D-00-008.
3. Carry out the pre-start-up check: purge circuits, check levels and pressures.

3.2. Engine start-up

1. Initiate the start-up sequence.
2. Monitor the oil pressure gauge when the engine has started.
CAUTION
If, within a period of 10 seconds, no oil pressure has been indicated, stop the engine immediately. Never
keep the engine in operation without an oil pressure indication.
NOTE
The oil pressure may reach 7 bar (100 psi) with cold oil at start-up
PRODUCT INFORMATION
IO-G-T-00-003e
STARTING AND STOPPING OF EMERGENCY GAS ENGINES
4.1.40
INDEX DATE
September 2014
O&M_2.002211.810_A_10_2016
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