Starting And Warming Up Engine - J&M 44-50 Operating And Maintenance Manual

MODEL 44-50
VIBRATORY
DRIVER/EXTRACTOR
III. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
B. CONTROL PANEL (CONTINUED)
4. Filter Clogged shutdown indicator - comes on if the engine has been shut down
automatically due to the hydraulic oil return filter being clogged.
5. Hydraulic Oil Level Low shutdown indicator comes on if engine has been shut down
automatically due to low hydraulic oil level in the reservoir.
6. Hydraulic Oil Temperature High shutdown indicator - comes on if the engine has been
shut down automatically due to high hydraulic oil temperature.
The Diagnostic light indicates when an engine fault code is flashing a for CAT software.
C. STARTING AND WARMING UP ENGINE
1. Before starting the engine, read the CATERPILLAR OPERATION GUIDE carefully.
Follow the engine starting, operating and maintenance procedures in that manual.
2. The diesel engine should not be started if the temperature of the hydraulic fluid is below
0°F(-18°C). The temperature may be read on the gage on the hydraulic reservoir. If
ambient temperatures below 0°F(-18°C) are anticipated, an immersion heater for the
hydraulic fluid is available. Consult J&M for details.
3. The MAIN POWER SWITCH on the control panel should be ON. The vibrator switch
(FOR/REV) on the control pendant should be in the neutral position.
4. Hold SHUTDOWN RESET button in and turn the ENGINE START switch to START
position. If the engine fails to start after 30 seconds of cranking, allow the starter to cool
for two minutes before repeating the starting procedure.
5. As the engine starts, release the ENGINE START switch. It will return to the RUN
position.
6. Adjust the throttle until the engine is running at 1500 RPM and allow to warm-up for five
minutes.
7. Allow the temperature of the hydraulic fluid to come up to at least 30°F(-1°C) before
starting vibrator.
3. The OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS on the
control panel are there as reminders only. They are not complete and
therefore not intended to substitute for a thorough understanding of
this Operating Manual.
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OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS