Checking The Control Panel And Alarm Devices; Starting; Daily Starting; Starting Under Low Temperature Conditions - Yanmar 6LPA-DTP Operación Manual

4.2 Checking the Control Panel and Alarm Devices

Be sure to check the alarm devices and other instruments on the panel before and after starting
the engine. If the devices are not working properly, it is impossible to prevent any problems arising
from insufficient oil and water in the engine. Make checking the alarm and other devices before
and after starting a regular practice. If having the optional control panel New B or New C or New
D-typ, refer to 2.5.1(2)

4.3 Starting

4.3.1 Daily Starting

Follow the following procedures for starting
under normal conditions.
① Open the kingston cock (optional).
② Open the fuel tank cock (local supply).
③ Put the remote control handle in NEU-
TRAL.
④Turn on the battery switch.
⑤ Insert the key into the starter switch and
turn it to ON, the buzzer sounds and the
alarm device lamps (BATTERY CHARGE,
EXHAUST and LUBE OIL PRESS) come
on (refer to 2.5.1
alarm equipment is working properly.
⑥ Turn the key to START to start the engine.
When the engine has started, remove your
hand from the key. The key will automat-
ically return to the ON position.
Check to see that alarm lamps have gone
off and the buzzer has stopped.

4.3.2 Starting Under Low Temperature Conditions

When starting the engine under low temperature conditions (approx 0℃ or lower), use the air
heater (optional) to enable easier starting.
Turn the starter key from the OFF position
●
to GLOW. Continue to hold the key in the
GLOW position to heat up the air heater for
about 15 seconds.
Then, return the starter key to START to
●
start the engine.
Note : When you choose the air heater (optional), we recommend you to choose the control
panel (optional) having the air heater heat up indicating lamp. (New B, C, D-type).
When the air heater is heated up, the lamp comes on to turn the key to START position.
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[NOTICE]
Do not leave the air heater on for longer
than 20 seconds at a time. Leaving the air
heater on for longer periods of time will
result in damage.
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