Kipor KD388 Operation Manual page 13

4.1.2Check and add fuel
Check the remained fuel level in the fuel tank and add the recommended fuel as
necessary.
4.1.3Check and add oil
Check the oil level with oil dipstick. If the remnant oil level is too low, add the
specified oil to the upper limit level, inspecting the level to avoid spilling.
4.1.4Check and add cooling water
Check the cooling water level in the radiator and sub-tank after the engine is
cooled down. If the level is too low, add the soft water properly. In daily inspection,
just add cooling water into the sub-tank. If the cooling water level is lower than the
limit, then check the water level in the radiator.
4.1.5Check the agility of governor lever
The governor lever should be operated lightly. If it is hard to manipulate, add oil to
the governor cable joints and pivots. And if there is a dislocation or excessive
clearance between the governor and the control level, adjust it to normal state.
4.1.6Check alarm system
Check all the alarm systems to ensure the alarm system would function normally.
If the alarm system lost its function, it will result in a serious fault.
4.2Starting
4.2.1Start the engine as shown below:
4.2.1.1 Release all clutches or turn the starting switch to OFF position to cut off
the driven load.
4.2.1.2 Open the fuel tank switch.
4.2.1.3 Turn on the battery switch.
4.2.1.4 Insert the key into the starting switch.
4.2.1.5 Turn the key to ON position. Check whether all the alarm system are
normal or not.
4.2.1.6 Set the governor (control lever) at the LOW position.
4.2.1.7 Turn the key to the START position to start the engine. Once the engine
starts, release the key right away. And the key automatically returns to ON
position.
Operate the start switch within 15seconds, otherwise
NOTE
it will overheat the starter motor.
There should be 15 seconds interval for starting the
engine again.
Starter motor may only drive the flywheel gear to
rotate, but flywheel gear cannot drive the starter motor
to rotate. Otherwise, starter motor will be damaged. So,
once engine is started, disconnect the start gear from
the flywheel gear immediately.
4.2.2Start the engine at low ambient temperature
If the engine is hard to start in cold weather (approx. 0? or below), use the glow
plug for easier start.
Follow steps 4.2.1.1to 4.2.1.6 as above, and then follow the steps as below:
4.2.2.1 Turn the key from OFF to HEAT, and stay there for about 15 seconds until
the glow plug finish preheating process.
4.2.2.2 Turn the key to the START position. After the engine starts, release the
key at once. And the key automatically returns to ON position.
4.2.3 Restart after failure
If the engine fails to start, wait about 30s to reach the normal battery voltage level,
and then turn the switch key to START . If the engine cannot start after several
attempts, eliminate the troubles and restart the engine.
4.2.4Check and operation after starting
After the engine starts, run it at the idle speed and check the following items
Alarm lamps and instruments no display of 6 alarm lamps indicates normal
state.
Water leak, gas leak and oil leak from engine.
Color of exhaust gas.
Vibration or noise of engine.
High-speed operation or sudden load without preheating process may result in
engine seizure.
. Running
4.3.1Run the engine at a low speed without any load for about 5 minutes to
lubricate all the moving parts of the engine, but without long time idle running.
4.3.2Increase its speed while the engine is applying for loading and check for the
rotating sate such as color of exhaust gas, vibration and noise of the engine.
4.3.3Adjust the engine speed by operating the governor lever (control lever) of the
accelerator. And engine speed regulation is realized by adjusting the accelerating
spring. If the spring increases, as well as fuel supply and engine speed will
increase. If the spring decreases, the result will be opposite.
4.3.4Move the governor lever in the accelerator slowly. Avoid accelerating or
decelerating the engine fast. It benefits the engine life by increasing the load step
by step.