Engine Starting - Perkins 1103D Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Engine Starting

Before Starting Engine
Before the engine is started, perform the required
daily maintenance and any other periodic
maintenance that is due. Refer to the Operation and
Maintenance Manual, "Maintenance Interval
Schedule" for more information.
• For the maximum service life of the engine, make
a thorough inspection within the engine
compartment before the engine is started. Look for
the following items: oil leaks, coolant leaks, loose
bolts and excessive dirt and/or grease. Remove
any excess dirt and/or grease buildup. Repair any
faults that were identified during the inspection.
• Inspect the cooling system hoses for cracks and
for loose clamps.
• Inspect the alternator and accessory drive belts for
cracks, breaks, and other damage.
• Inspect the wiring for loose connections and for
worn wires or frayed wires.
• Check the fuel supply. Drain water from the water
separator (if equipped). Open the fuel supply valve
(if equipped).
NOTICE
All valves in the fuel return line must be open before
and during engine operation to help prevent high fuel
pressure. High fuel pressure may cause filter housing
failure or other damage.
If the engine has not been started for several weeks,
fuel may have drained from the fuel system. Air may
have entered the filter housing. Also, when fuel filters
have been changed, some air pockets will be trapped
in the engine. In these instances, prime the fuel
system. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance
Manual, "Fuel System - Prime" for more information
on priming the fuel system.
Engine exhaust contains products of combustion
which may be harmful to your health. Always
start and operate the engine in a well ventilated
area and, if in an enclosed area, vent the exhaust
to the outside.
• Do not start the engine or move any of the controls
if there is a "DO NOT OPERATE" warning tag or
similar warning tag attached to the start switch or
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• Ensure that the areas around the rotating parts are
clear.
• All of the guards must be put in place. Check for
damaged guards or for missing guards. Repair
any damaged guards. Replace damaged guards
and/or missing guards.
• Disconnect any battery chargers that are not
protected against the high current drain that is
created when the electric starting motor is
engaged. Check electrical cables and check the
battery for poor connections and for corrosion.
• Reset all of the shutoffs or alarm components (if
equipped).
• Check the engine lubrication oil level. Maintain the
oil level between the "MIN" mark and the "MAX"
mark on the engine oil level gauge.
• Check the coolant level. Observe the coolant level
in the header tank (if equipped). Maintain the
coolant level to the "FULL" mark on the header
tank.
• If the engine is not equipped with a header tank
maintain the coolant level within 13 mm (0.5 inch)
of the bottom of the filler pipe. If the engine is
equipped with a sight glass, maintain the coolant
level in the sight glass.
• Observe the air cleaner service indicator (if
equipped). Service the air cleaner when the yellow
diaphragm enters the red zone, or when the red
piston locks in the visible position.
• Ensure that any equipment that is driven by the
engine has been disengaged from the engine.
Minimize electrical loads or remove any electrical
loads.
Starting the Engine
Do not use aerosol types of starting aids such as
ether. Such use could result in an explosion and
personal injury.
Refer to the OMM for your type of controls. Use the
following procedure to start the engine.
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Engine Starting
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