www.changlin.com.cn Cold Weather Starting with the Flame Start System The following flame start system is available on the C Series Automotive engine ONLY with either a 12V or 24v electrical system. The flame start system burns a small amount of diesel fuel in the intake manifold to aid starting in cold ambient temperature conditions. The system also operates in a post start mode to reduce white smoke. The intake cold start control module monitors engine temperature. When the engine temperature is greater than 45 degrees F the flame start system will not be activated. Below 45 degrees F, the system will operate as follows: Preheat Cycle: 1.
When the engine temperature is below 45 degrees F.turn the ignition key to the “run” position. When the key is in this position the “Wait to Start” light will be illuminated for approximately 25 seconds. The engine should not be cranked until the “Wait to Start” light shuts off. If the engine is cranked before the preheat cycle is complete the process is aborted. The controller is reset each time the ignition is turned off. Engine Starting Cycle: 2. When the “Wait to Start” light goes out the preheat cycle is complete. Depress the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and crank the engine. The engine must be cranked within 30 seconds.
If the engine is not cranked within 30 seconds the preheat cycle needs to be repeated (Step 1). Post Heat Cycle: helps warm the engine faster and eliminates white smoke. Post heating times are determined by the engine temperature 3. Post heating occurs as the flame plugs continue to burn for a period of time while the engine is running. Post heating upon start up. Cold Weather Starting with the Electric Grid Heater For industrial Jacket Water Aftercooled (JWAC) C Series engine with a Bosch in line injection pump only, a grid heater is available that improves cold weather starting characteristics by heating the intake air during cranking.
It can also serve to reduce white smoke if it is enerzied during cold ambient temperatures while the engine is at idle. The electric grid heater operates in a preheat and post heat mode. The length Of heater on time is a function of the engine temperature. If the engine temperature is greater than 45 degrees F, the electric grid ait heater system will not be activated. Below 45 degrees F.the system will operate as follows: Engine Staring Cycle: 1. Turn the ignition key to the ‘run’ position. When the key is in this position the “Wait to Start” light will be illuminated for appoximately 25 seconds. The engine should not be cranked until the 'Wait to Start" light shuts off. NOTE:
The controller is reset each time the ignition is turned off and the cycle will start over. 2. When the “Wait to Start” light goes out the preheat cycle is complete. Depress the accelerator pedal and crank the engine. The starter should be cranked as soon as the “Wait to Start” light goes out. Post Heat Cycle: 3. Post heating occurs as the grid heater elements are cycled for a period of time while the engine is running. Post heating helps warm the engine up faster and eliminates white smoke. Post heating is determined by the engine temperature upon start up. WARNING: ETHER MUST NOT BE USED IN CONJUCTION WITH THE FLAME START SYSTEM OR THE ELECTRIC GRID AIR HEATER. 29 / 149 pages