Routine Engine Start

Routine Engine Start - Ops

The following are procedures for a routine engine start.

Warning: ENGINE EXHAUST

To avoid injury from inhaling engine exhaust, always operate the engine in a well-ventilated area. Engine exhaust is toxic.

Warning: PERSONAL INJURY

To avoid injury when working near or on an operating engine equipped with an hydraulic clutch fan, remove loose items of clothing and jewelry. Tie back or contain long hair that could be caught in any moving part causing injury. The hydraulic fan may start without warning.

Note:

In this section:

  1. Routinely Starting the Engine
    Routinely Starting the Engine - Ops
  2. Checking the Coolant Level (Cold Check)
    Checking the Coolant Level (Cold Check) - Ops
  3. Checking the Coolant Level (Hot Check)
    Checking the Coolant Level (Hot Check) - Ops
Parent topic: First Time Start Preparations
Document Number: 0000022305
Manual Publication Date: 2024-01-05
Topic Publication Date: 2023-12-10