Machine Parts

Generator Starting Procedure at Cold Weather or Winter Season Electrical and mechanical Metering Equipment 0.       Disengage the driven unit or if equipped put the transmission in neutral 1.       While cranking the engine, inject metered amounts of starting fluid 2.       Engine oil p-pressure must be indicated on the gauge within fifteen seconds after starting.   Warning of Cold Weather starting Aids of a Diesel Generator One should not use volatile material for cold starting diesel generator because of the potential for an explosion. One must keep away all flames, sparks and arcing switches from starting fluid if it is used for starting cold weather diesel generator because it is highly flammable. Do not breathe starting fluid fumes. Starting fluid fumes can be hazardous to ones health. One should not use excess amount of fluid for starting the diesel generator engine because huge amount of fluid damage the diesel

Starting procedure of Diesel Generator after 30 days shutdown If one shutdown the engine for more than 30 days to make sure the engine receives the correct oil flow through the lubricating oil system by following steps -           Disconnect the electrical wire from the fuel pump solenoid. -           Rotate the crankshaft, using the starting motor, until oil pressure appears on the gauge or the warning lamp goes out. -           Connect the electrical wire to the fuel pump solenoid valve. -           Start the engine as like as normal starting procedure