SEBU8726-03 15 Safety Section Before Starting Engine i05874054 Before Starting Engine If a warning tag is attached to the engine start switch, or to the controls DO NOTstart the engine or move the controls. Consult with the person that attached the warning tag before the engine is started. All protective guards and all protective covers must be installed if the engine must be started in order to perform service procedures. To help prevent an accident that is caused by parts in rotation, work around the parts carefully. NOTICE For initial start-up of a new or rebuilt engine, and for start-up of an engine that has been serviced, make provision to shut the engine off should an overspeed occur.
This may be accomplished by shutting off the air and/or fuel supply to the engine. Start the engine from the operators compartment or from the engine start switch. Always start the engine according to the procedure that is described in the Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Engine Starting” topic in the Operation Section. Knowing that the correct procedure will help to prevent major damage to the engine components. Knowing that the procedure will also help to prevent personal injury. Engine exhaust contains products of combustion which may be harmful to your health. Always start and operate the engine in a well ventilated area and, if in an enclosed area, vent the exhaust to the outside.
Inspect the engine for potential hazards. To ensure that the jacket water heater (if equipped) and/or the lube oil heater (if equipped) is working correctly, check the water temperature gauge. Also, check the oil temperature gauge during the heater operation. Do not start the engine or move any of the controls if there is a DO NOT OPERATE warning tag or similar warning tag attached to the start switch or to the controls. Engine exhaust contains products of combustion which can be harmful to your health. Always start the engine and operate the engine in a well ventilated area. If the engine is started in an enclosed area, vent the engine exhaust to the outside.
Before starting the engine, ensure that no one is on, underneath, or close to the engine. Ensure that the area is free of personnel. If equipped, ensure that the lighting system for the engine is suitable for the conditions. Ensure that all lights work properly, if equipped. Note: These engines are equipped with a glow plug starting aid in each cylinder that heats the intake air in order to improve starting. All protective guards and all protective covers must be installed if the engine must be started in order to perform service procedures. To help prevent an accident that is caused by parts in rotation, work around the parts carefully.
i02234873 Engine Stopping Do not bypass the automatic shutoff circuits. Do not disable the automatic shutoff circuits. The circuits are provided in order to help prevent personal injury. The circuits are also provided in order to help prevent engine damage. Stop the engine according to the procedure in the Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Engine Stopping (Operation Section)” in order to avoid overheating of the engine and accelerated wear of the engine components. See the Service Manual for repairs and for adjustments. Use the Emergency Stop Button (if equipped) ONLY in an emergency situation. Do not use the Emergency Stop Button for normal engine stopping.
After an emergency stop, DO NOTstart the engine until the problem that caused the emergency stop has been corrected. i04478934 Engine Starting Stop the engine if an overspeed condition occurs during the initial start-up of a new engine or an engine that has been overhauled. Do not use aerosol types of starting aids such as ether. Such use could result in an explosion and personal injury. To stop an electronically controlled engine, cut the power to the engine and/or shutting off the air supply to the engine.