Starting The Engine - Perkins 854E-E34TA 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 will be held at low
speed. The time held at low speed will depend on
ambient temperature and time since last run. The
procedure is in order to allow the engine systems to
stabilize. The engine should not be "raced" in order to
speed up the warm-up process.
6. 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. Maintaining
an elevated low idle speed for extended periods
will be easier with the installation of a hand throttle.
Allow the white smoke to disperse before
proceeding with normal operation.
7. Operate the engine at low load until all systems
reach operating temperature. Check the gauges
during the warm-up period.
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 first position power on.
Check that the low oil pressure lamp is on solid. If
the lamp is on solid, the engine start sequence can
continue. If the lamp is flashing, and engine oil
change is required. Refer to this Operation and
Maintenance Manual, "Engine Oil and Filter -
Change" for more information.
3. 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 the fault remains refer to Troubleshooting,
"Indicator Lamp Circuit - Test".
4. When the warning light for the glow plugs is
extinguished, turn the keyswitch 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.
5. Allow the keyswitch to return to the RUN position
after the engine starts. Ensure that all warning
lamps are off.
6. Repeat step 2 through step 5 if the engine fails to
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start.
7. After starting, the engine will be held at low speed.
The time held at low speed will depend on ambient
temperature and time since last run. The
procedure is in order to allow the engine systems
to stabilize.
8. If the engine will not start, refer to Troubleshooting,
"Engine Cranks but Does Not Start"
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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