Technical data

Operation 3–03

3.3 Starting the engine in manual mode

Preconditions

• Generator is not connected to network.

• External start interlock is not activated.

DANGER

Unguarded rotating and moving engine components.

Risk of serious injury — danger to life!

• Before barring or starting the engine, ensure that nobody is in the danger zone.

WARNING

Engine noise above 85 dB (A).

Risk of damage to hearing!

• Wear ear protectors.

Preparation

Item Task

Operating mode selector switch

(if provided)

Change to manual mode.

Preheating pump (if provided) Switch ON.

Starting the engine

Item Task

Switching cabinet, control

panel etc. (depending on

manufacturer)

If coolant temperature is

•>40

C (with preheating pump), or

•>10

C (60 Hz generator, without preheating pump), or

•>5

C (50 Hz generator, without preheating pump):

Press start button.

• Automatic starting procedure is performed;

• Tachometer indicates increasing crankshaft speed;

• After the starting procedure is completed, engine is running at rated

speed.

Connecting the generator to network, running the engine to reach operating temperature

Item Task

Switching cabinet, control

panel etc. (depending on

manufacturer)

Close the generator circuit breaker.

Engine Run engine at 10 to 15 % of rated power to reach operating temperature.

Apply full load only after engine has reached operating temperature (coolant

temperature approx. 75

C).