MMD Equipment 185S-5C2 part 1 - Manual (Page 30)

4. Operation
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4.4.2 Operating Procedures when Engine Fails to Start up on First Attempt
When the engine fails to start up even after performing the startup procedures ① to ③ , do not
keep the starter running, but set the starter switch back to ”STOP” and wait about 30 seconds.
Then, repeat the startup procedure once again.
If the repeated procedure does not allow the engine to run, the following causes are suspected.
Therefore, check the following:
No fuel
Clogging of fuel filter
Discharge of battery (Low cranking speed)
Low ambient temperature
4.4.3 How to start the unit at low temperature
Use SAE10W-30 (CD class) for the engine oil.
Use LLC (antifreeze). Use correct amount to provide freeze protection, according to the ambient
temperature.
Battery should always be kept fully charged.
When it is difficult to start engine in cold weather, take the following measures.
<Procedure>
① Fully close the air valve, and fully open the
valve “1” which is provided at the top of
separator for starting under the conditions
of low temperature.
②
Perform normal starting operation first
and gradually close the low temperature
starting air valve “1”, watching the rising
engine speed.
Operation under Cold Weather Conditions below 23°F( -5°C)
A100105
Close
Oil
separator
Low temperature
starting valve
Open
1