Starting The Engine - Perkins XGA 1600 Series Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Operation Section
Engine Starting
4. Operate the engine at no load until all the coolant
temperature starts to rise. Check the gauges
during the warm-up period.
Note: The oil pressures and fuel pressures should
be in the normal range on the instrument panel. Do
not apply a load to the engine until the oil pressure
gauge indicates at least normal pressure. Inspect the
engine for leaks and/or unusual noises.
Note: After the ECM has completed the cold mode,
cold mode cannot be enabled again until the ECM is
switched OFF.
Note: Do not attempt to restart the engine until the
engine has completely stopped.

Starting the Engine

Note: Do not adjust the engine speed control during
start-up. The electronic control module (ECM) will
control the engine speed during start-up.
Starting the Engine
1. Disengage any equipment that is driven by the
engine.
2. Turn the keyswitch to the ON position and wait for
the wait to stat lamp to go off.
Note: The air inlet heat will be required in low
ambient temperatures. The ECM will decide if the air
heater element will be required to warn the intake air
in order to start the engine.
3. Turn the keyswitch to the START position.
Release the keyswitch when the engine starts.
The keyswitch will return to the ON position.
NOTICE
Do not engage the starting motor when flywheel is
turning. Do not start the engine under load.
If the engine fails to start within 30 seconds, release
the starter switch or button and wait two minutes to
allow the starting motor to cool before attempting to
start the engine again.
4. With the engine in operation check the oil
pressure. Oil pressure should be 103 kPa (15 psi)
within seconds of engine operation, if oil pressure
is incorrect, stop the engine and investigate
immediately. If the engine cannot reach minimum
oil pressure 276 kPa (40 psi) or other warning
are activated, stop the engine and investigate
immediately.
5. If the engine fails to start, repeat steps 2 to step 3.
6. If the engine fails to start after three attempts,
determine the cause.
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