RUNNING INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING THE ENGINE
Switch on the main switch. Start the engine room fan (if
fitted) and let it run several minutes before starting the engine.
Open the cock for the cooling water intake.
Disengage the engine speed control from the gear-
changing as follows:
Move the control lever to neutral, push in the red disengaging
button, and move the lever slightly forwards. Release the
button. The lever can now only operate the engine speed.
Check to make sure that the stop control is pushed in.
Turn the key switch one stage to the right. The warning
lamps for battery charging and oil pressure should now go on
and the siren should sound. Push in and turn the key further to
the right to start the engine. Release the key when the engine
starts.
Hand starter. If the engine is started with the starting crank,
the decompression handle on the rocker arm cover should first
be folded up. Fold down this handle for running when the
cranking has got the engine up in speed.
Starting in cold weather is facilitated if the cold-start control
is pulled out. Push it in again after a while.
Check immediately after starting that the warning lamps for
the oil pressure and battery charging are out and that the siren
is quiet. If any of the lamps are on and the siren is
sounding, the engine must be stopped immediately and
an investigation made.
Run the engine warm at rapid idle. Check to make sure that
the cooling water flows out with the exhaust gases.
NOTE. The key switch should always be switched on as
long as the engine is running to ensure that there is
battery charging.
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