Starting Engine From Lower Control Panel - Mec Speed Level 84RT Series Operator's Manual

84RT Series Speed Level™

Starting Engine from Lower Control Panel

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Dual Fuel Engine
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Diesel Engine
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Be sure that the upper and lower EMERGENCY STOP Switches are reset.
• Upper Control Box: Turn Engine Start Switch to RUN.
• Lower Control Box: Turn key switch to BASE.
Fuel selection can be made before starting the engine or while engine is running. If fuel
selection is made while engine is running, only a minor hesitation should occur.
• Turn the Fuel Selector Switch to the desired fuel, GASOLINE or PROPANE.
• Press and hold the START button - release the button when the engine starts.
Note: Cold starts may require the CHOKE button to be pressed while pressing
the START button.
Maximum cranking time is 10 seconds. Wait 35 seconds between starting attempts.
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Failure to start after multiple attempts indicates possibility of another problem.
• Press and hold the START button - release the button when the engine starts.
• Cold Start: press and hold the GLOW button as indicated in the Preheat table.
• With the GLOW Button held press and hold the START Button until the engine starts.
• Release both buttons once the engine starts.
Preheat Table
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Ambient Temperature
Above 50°F (10°C)
23°F to 50°F (-5°C to 10°C)
Below 23°F (–5°C)
Maximum cranking time is 10 seconds. Wait 35 seconds between starting attempts.
Failure to start after multiple attempts indicates possibility of another problem.
CAUTION—PREVENT STARTER DAMAGE:
Preheat Time
5 Seconds
10 Seconds
20 Seconds
20 Seconds = Maximum Limit of Preheat time
CAUTION—PREVENT STARTER DAMAGE:
Operating Instructions
91857rev2– February 2013