Allmand Brothers I HYDRAULIC - Manual (Page 12)

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SPECIFICATIONS
BEFORE STARTING
1. Fill the engine with the right grade of lubricating oil
and to correct level (check dipstick).
2. Ensure there is an adequate supply of fuel.
3. Ensure that the air cleaner is firmly attached, the
air canister seals and the hose clamps are prop-
erly sealed. Air cleaner element should be
checked and replaced if necessary.
4. Install the ground rod.
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION
By depressing the start assist switch, the fuel solenoid
is energized. The solenoid plunger is drawn into the
coil and activates the fuel control linkage to RUN
position. When the engine starts, adequate engine oil
pressure at the oil pressure switch will maintain the
solenoid in the energized position. The start assist
switch can be released as soon as the engine starts.
A 10A inline fuse protects the solenoid from electrical
damage.
LOW OIL PRESSURE SHUTOFF SYSTEM
Should a low oil pressure condition occur (less than 5
PSI) the pressure sending unit breaks the circuit
between the battery and the fuel solenoid, allowing the
spring load to immediately move the fuel control to the
shutoff position.
HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURE SHUTOFF
SYSTEM
Should a high coolant temperature condition occur, the
temperature sending unit breaks the circuit between
the battery and the fuel solenoid, allowing the spring
load to immediately move the fuel control to the shutoff
position.
STARTING THE KUBOTA AND PERKINS
ENGINES
NOTE: The Kubota and the Perkins 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 F. Do not
use starting fluid or ether.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the PREHEAT posi-
tion and hold until the glow plug lamp goes out.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the Start position until
the engine starts. Release key as soon as the
engine starts.
3. If engine fails to start, it may be necessary to
cycle the glow plugs again.
NOTE: To prevent equipment damage, DO NOT
hold ignition switch for more than 10 seconds
in the start position. If the engine does not start
in 10 seconds, wait 30 seconds and try the start
sequence again. Do not run the cell motor for
more than 20 seconds continuously. Limit
engine cranking to 3 attempts with a 2 minute
cool-down between each. After 3 attempts allow
to cool to ambient temperature.
STOPPING THE KUBOTA AND PERKINS
ENGINES
Turn the ignition switch to the OFF posi-
tion. This breaks the circuit between the
battery and the fuel solenoid, allowing the
spring load to immediately move the fuel
control to the shutoff position.