Allmand Brothers ML6-8 LD - Manual (Page 13)

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SPECIFICATIONS
BEFORE STARTING
1. Fill the engine with the right grade of lubricating oil
(see pg. 19) 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
properly 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 fue! 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/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING THE LISTER PETTER ENGINE
NOTE: LPW-3 Lister includes a glow plug and cold
start system controlled by the start assist switch on
the control panel. This switch also activates the fuel
solenoid for quick starts. Use the switch routinely
during engine starts.
1. Turn ON/OFF toggle switch to the up (ON) position.
NOTE: At temperatures below 30 F. depress the
preheat switch for approximately one minute
before going on to step 3.
3. Depress start switch until the engine fires.
Release
start assist switch and start switch as soon as
the engine starts.
NOTE: To prevent equipment damage, do not
hold start switch in for more thon 10 seconds
Allow cool down time between cranking inter-
vals.
STOPP!NG THE LISTER PETTER ENGINE
1. Turn ON/OFF toggle switch to the down (OFF)
position.
STARTING THE KUBOTA AND PERKINS EN-
GINES
NOTE: The Kubota and the Perkins engines
includes a glow plug cold start system con-
trolled 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
cooi-down between each. After 3 attempts allow
to cool to ambient temperature.
STOPPING THE KUBOTA AND PERKINS EN-
GINES
1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. This
breaks the circuit between the battery and the
fuel solenoid, allowing the spring load to imme-
diately move the fuel control to the shutoff
position.
2. Disconnect the ground rod.
2. Depress preheat, start-assist switch engaging the
fuel solenoid and powering the glow plug. Hold in
until step 3 (next column) has been completed