12. OPERATION 12.3 OPERATIONS AND CHECKS AFTER STARTING ENGINE After starting the engine, do not immediately start operations. First, carry out the following operations and checks. NOTICE Avoid abrupt acceleration until warm-up run is completed. Do not run the engine at low idling or high idling for more than 20 minutes. If it is necessary to run the engine at idling, apply a load or run at a medium speed from time to time. If engine oil pressure monitor 4 flashes or the buzzer sounds intermittently, stop the engine and check for the cause. 12.3.1 NORMAL OPERATION 1.
Pull fuel control lever 1 to the center position between LOW IDLING and HIGH IDLING and run the engine at medium speed for about 5 minutes with no load (warm-up run). 2. After warm-up run is completed, check gauges and caution lamps for proper operation. If any abnormality is found, repair it. Continue to run the engine at light load until engine water temperature gauge indicator 2 falls within the green range. 3. Check that there is no abnormal exhaust gas color, noise, or vibration. If any abnormality is found, repair it. 2-52