Starter Motor; Recommended Battery Capacity - KIRLOSKAR DV Series O & M Manual

4.13.2 Starter motor

The sliding-gear starter motor is flanged to the rear of the flywheel housing on the left-hand side. As parts
of every engine overhaul, the starter pinion and ring gear should be cleaned with a brush dipped in fuel and
then a coat of grease should be applied again.
TERMINAL "B"
M10 X P1.5
Always protect starter motor against moisture.
Warning : A/ways disconnect the battery earth cable
before starting work on the electrical system. Connect up
the earth cable last, as there is otherwise a risk of
shortcircuits.
Battery : 24 Volts system ( 2 x 12 V ) is used foe engine starting & engine controls.

Recommended Battery Capacity :

Ambient Temp.
Above +10
Below +10
For exterme low temp. i.e. below – 20
Battery Cable :
TERMINAL S/W
M5 X P0.8
0
C
o
C
0
C
0
35 sq.mm copper cable upto 1.5 meter
70 sq.mm. copper cable above 1.5 meter
Battery Capacity
2 x 180 Amp-hr
2 X 200 Amp-hr
C, refer to Kirloskar Dealer.
24V x 6.0kW
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