Manitowoc GROVE RT890E Operator's Manual page 49

RT890E
Starting Procedure
Make an under-the-hood inspection for fuel, oil, and coolant
leaks, worn drive belts, and trash build-up
WARNING
Diesel engine exhaust can be harmful to your health. Only
operate the engine in a well ventilated area or vent
exhaust outside.
WARNING
Before starting the engine, apply the parking brake and
engage the swing lock.
CAUTION
Never crank the engine for more than 30 seconds during
an attempted start. If the engine fails to start after 30
seconds, stop and allow the starter motor to cool for
approximately two minutes before attempting another
start.
CAUTION
If the engine fails to start after four attempts, correct the
malfunction before attempting further starts.
Use the correct grade of oil for the prevailing temperature in
the crankcase to prevent hard cranking. Diesel fuel should
have a pour point of 6°C (10°F) less than the lowest
expected temperature. In case of emergency, white
kerosene may be added to the fuel to bring the pour point
down to the required temperature.This will prevent clogging
of filters and small passages by wax crystals. The addition of
kerosene is NOT recommended for general use.
Warm Engine
WARNING
Do not spray starting fluid into the air inlet. The spray will
contact the heater elements and could explode causing
personal injury.
NOTE: The engine ECM monitors the engine and, under
certain conditions, cycles the air heater on and off
at start-up and during operation.
OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
The engine is equipped with an electric air heater grid at the
air inlet elbow to aid in cold starting and reduce white smoke
at start-up. In the preheat mode, the engine should not be
cranked until the WAIT-TO-START lamp turns off.
1. Ensure the parking brake is set and position the
transmission in neutral.
NOTE: The engine will not crank unless the transmission
shift lever is in neutral.
2. Turn the IGNITION switch to START and release
immediately when the engine starts. Do not push or hold
the throttle down. The ECM will automatically provide
the proper amount of fuel to start the engine.
3. Immediately check the engine instruments for proper
indication after starting. Shut down the engine if the oil
pressure gauge does not reach the proper reading
within 15 seconds.
CAUTION
If oil pressure and/or temperature indicator(s) do not
display proper readings, shut down the engine and
correct the malfunction before resuming operation.
4. Allow the engine to warm up at least five minutes before
applying a load. Do not race the engine for a faster warm
up.
Cold Engine
Do not spray starting fluid into the air inlet. The spray will
contact the heater elements and could explode causing
personal injury.
NOTE: The engine ECM monitors the engine and, under
certain conditions, cycles the air heater on and off
at start-up and during operation.
The engine is equipped with an electric air heater grid at the
air inlet elbow to aid in cold starting and reduce white smoke
at start-up. In the preheat mode, the engine should not be
cranked until the WAIT-TO-START lamp turns off.
1. Prior to starting a cold engine, ensure the CRANE
FUNCTION switch is positioned to OFF and the
hydraulic pump is disconnected.
2. Ensure the parking brake is set and position the
transmission in neutral.
NOTE: The engine will not crank unless the transmission is
in neutral.
WARNING
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