Starting The Engine - Perkins 1206F-E70TA Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Engine Starting

Starting the Engine

4. Allow the keyswitch to return to the RUN position
after the engine starts.
5. Repeat step 2 through step 4 if the engine fails to
start.
Note: After starting, the engine may be held at low
speed for a duration between 1 and 25 seconds to
allow engine systems to stabilize. The duration will
depend on ambient temperature, time since last run
and other factors. The glow plug warning lamp will
flash in order to indicate that the engine is been held
at low speed.
6. The engine should not be raced in order to speed
up the warm-up process. Allow the engine to idle
for 3 to 5 minutes, or allow the engine to idle until
the water temperature indicator begins to rise.
When idling after the engine has started in cold
weather, increase the engine rpm from 1000 to
1200 rpm. This operation will warm up the engine
more quickly.
7. Operate the engine at low load until all systems
reach operating temperature. Check the gauges
during the warm-up period.
Following a cold start white smoke can be seen from
the tailpipe. This smoke is normal and caused by
condensation leaving the exhaust system after
warming up. The white smoke should clear following
working of the engine.
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 RUN position. Leave the
keyswitch in the RUN position until the warning
light for the glow plugs is extinguished.
Note: During the key on, the indicator lamps will be
illuminated for 2 seconds in order to check lamp
operation. If any of the lamps do not illuminate, check
the bulb. If any indicator lamps stay illuminated or
flash, refer to Troubleshooting, "Indicator Lamp
Circuit - Test".
3. When the warning light for the glow plugs is
extinguished cycle the keyswitch. Turn the
keyswitch to the OFF position and then to the
START position in order to engage the electric
starting motor and crank the engine.
Note: The operating period of the warning light for the
glow plugs will change due to the temperature of the
engine.
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 al-
low the starting motor to cool before attempting to
start the engine again.
4. Allow the keyswitch to return to the RUN position
after the engine starts.
5. Repeat step 2 through step 4 if the engine fails to
start.
6. After starting, the engine may be held at low speed
for a duration between 1 and 25 seconds to allow
engine systems to stabilize. The duration will
depend on ambient temperature, time since last
run and other factors. The glow plug warning light
will flash in order to indicate that the engine is been
held at low speed.
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Starting with Jump Start
Cables
Improper jump start cable connections can cause
an explosion resulting in personal injury.
Prevent sparks near the batteries. Sparks could
cause vapors to explode. Do not allow jump start
cable ends to contact each other or the engine.
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NOTICE
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