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Stopping the engine immediately after it has been working under load can result in overheating and accelerated wear of engine components. Excessive temperatures in the turbocharger centerhousing will cause oil coking problems. Allow the engine to gradually cool before stopping the engine |
There may be several methods for shutting off the engine. Make sure that the shutoff procedures are understood. Use the following general guidelines for stopping the engine.
- Open the main circuit breaker in order to disengage the driven equipment.
- Operate the engine for a cooldown period before stopping the engine.
Automatic Stopping
Automatic stopping will occur when the engine is operating in the AUTO position and the remote start/stop initiate contact opens. If the cooldown feature is utilized, the engine will operate for a programmed period of time before the engine stops. Otherwise, the engine will immediately shut off.
Note: The engine control switch is locked into the AUTO position with a pin. The operation of the engine is normally controlled through an instrument panel that is at a remote location. The engine control switch on the instrument panel that is at a remote location controls the remote start/stop initiate contact.