Allmand Nite-Lite Pro Vertical Tower V Series - Manual (Page 19)

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BEFORE STARTING:
1. Fill the engine with the right grade of lubricating oil (refer to the proper page of this manual or the Kubota,
CAT, or Lombardini diesel operators manual for oil specifications)
2. Ensure there is an adequate supply of diesel fuel.
3.
Ensure that the air cleaner is firmly attached and air cleaner seals and hose clamps are
properly sealed. Air cleaner element should be checked and replaced if necessary.
STARTING ENGINE
NOTE: The Kubota diesel engine includes a glow plug cold start system controlled by the yellow preheat but-
ton on the control panel. Glow plugs are not needed on a warm engine or if the ambient temperature is above
50 degrees F. The CAT C1.1 and Lombardini LDW 1003 diesel engines include a glow plug cold start
system controlled by the ignition switch on the control panel. Glow plugs are not needed on a warm engine or
if the ambient temperature is above 50 degrees F.
NOTE: Do not operate starter for more than 10 seconds without allowing 30 seconds to pass
between starting attempts. Possible starter damage could result from excessive heat caused by cranking
too long.
NOTE:
If the engine develops sufficient speed to disengage the starter but does not keep
running (a false start), the engine rotation must be allowed to come to a complete stop
before attempting to restart the engine. If starter is engaged while the flywheel is rotating,
the starter pinion and flywheel ring gear may clash, resulting in damage to the starter or
flywheel ring gear.
NOTE:If the starter does not turn the engine over, stop cranking immediately. Do not make
further attempts to start the engine until the condition is corrected. See your local Kubota, CAT, or Lombar-
dini Engine Service Dealer for trouble analysis.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
COLD WEATHER STARTING: KUBOTA (for temperatures below 32° F/ 0° C)
1. Turn the on-off switch to the ON position.
2. Press the yellow PREHEAT button for 5 seconds (10 seconds below 23° F maximum 20 seconds continu-
ous).
3. Press the green START button to crank engine until the engine starts.
4. If engine fails to start, it may be necessary to recycle the PREHEAT and Start steps #2 and #3 above
COLD WEATHER STARTING: LOMBARDINI LDW 1003 (for temperatures below 32° F/ 0° C)
1. Turn the key switch to the PREHEAT position, hold until the glow plug indicator lamp goes out,
then release switch.
2. Turn the key switch to the START position and the engine should start. Release the key
immediately when the engine starts. If engine fails to start it may be necessary
to cycle the glow plugs again (see chart below)
COLD WEATHER STARTING CAT C1.1 (for temperatures below 32° F/ 0° C)
1. If the engine is cold, turn the key switch counterclockwise to the “preheat” position until the glow plug
indicator turns red. CAUTION: Never heat glow plugs more than 30 seconds or damage to the glow
plugs may occur.
2. Turn the key switch to the “start” position and start the engine immediately once the indicator turns red.