Starting From The Engine Compartment - PREVOST H3-45 VIP Owner's Manual

NOTE
If the accelerator pedal is depressed before
starting, release and wait 30 seconds before
attempting to restart.
WARNING
Do not use ether or other combustible starting aid
fluid on any engine equipped with an intake air
preheater. If the engine is equipped with a
preheater, introduction of ether or similar starting
aids could cause a fire or explosion resulting in
severe property damage, serious personal injury or
death.
Stopping The Engine
Apply parking brake and place transmission in
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neutral (N);
Allow engine to idle for at least two minutes
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before shutting down the engine. This
ensures that the turbine speed drops and
allows time for the engine exhaust gas
temperature to drop to about 300
Shut off all electrical loads;
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Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
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CAUTION
Do not shut off the engine when running above
normal idle.
CAUTION
Set the Safety switch to the OFF position after
parking and when left unattended for an extended
period of time.
STARTING FROM THE ENGINE
COMPARTMENT
Push buttons to start and stop the engine from inside
the engine compartment are located on the R.H. side
of engine compartment.
DANGER
Apply parking brake and place transmission in
neutral (N) before starting engine from inside the
engine compartment.
When servicing the engine, push the engine
stop/ignition interlock button to prevent the engine
from being started from the dashboard ignition key or
the rear start push button.
Once servicing is done, twist and pull the button to
allow normal engine start.
Refer to cautions in
DRIVER'S SEAT" on the previous page
chapter
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F (150 C);
REAR START PANEL
Do not wear loose clothing when working near
engine. Stand clear of rotating components.
Stopping The Engine
Press the red engine STOP/ignition interlock button
while the engine is running to stop the engine from
the engine compartment.
PA-1638 Owner's Manual X3-45 VIP
Starting and Stopping Procedures 6-3
1. Set the main electrical shut-off switch and
ignition to the ON position.
2. Press the rear start button to start engine from
engine compartment.
CAUTION
"STARTING FROM THE
DANGER
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