a.
Rotate MASTER SWITCH
to START position.
b.
In cold weather
conditions, push
ETHER switch to ON
position as required,
until engine
accelerates to
governed speed.
c.
Hold MASTER SWITCH in
START position until
oil pressure reaches
at least 25 psi (172
kPa), voltage has
increased to its
approximate rated
value, and engine has
reached stable
operating speed.
d.
Release MASTER SWITCH
to PRIME AND RUN
position.
e.
If operating with an
auxiliary fuel
source,
rotate MASTER
SWITCH to PRIME AND
RUN AUX FUEL
position.
Warm up engine
without load for
five minutes.
(If
required, load can
be applied
immediately) .
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Turn VOLTAGE and
FREQUENCY adjust
potentiometers to
required values for
voltage and
frequency.
Press GROUND FAULT
CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER
TEST pushbutton.
Ensure indicator
window is clear.
Press RESET
pushbutton and ensure
indicator is red.
Place AC CIRCUIT
INTERRUPTER switch to
CLOSED position.
Ensure voltage and
frequency are still
at rated values.
Adjust if necessary.
Rotate AM-VM transfer
switch to each phase
position while
observing ammeter
(PERCENT RATED
CURRENT) .
If more
than rated load is
indicated in any
phase, reduce load.
Check kilowattmeter
(PERCENT POWER). If
indication is more
than 100 percent
rated load, reduce
load.
f.
Check COOLANT TEMP
[170-200°F (77-93°C)]
and OIL PRESSURE [25-
60 psi (172-414 kPa)]
indicators for normal
readings.
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