The Electronic Control Module (ECM) monitors the components of the engine during operation. In the event of a component failure, the operator will be alerted to the condition by the use of a check engine light and an event code will be logged in the ECM. Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) can be connected to the engine in order to read any logged faults. Also, the cruise control switches can be used to flash the code on the check engine light. Intermittent faults are logged and stored in memory.
The engine's ECM will automatically provide the correct amount of fuel in order to start the engine. Do not hold the throttle down while the engine is cranking. If the engine fails to start in 30 seconds, release the starting switch. Allow the starting motor to cool for two minutes before the starting motor is used again.
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Excessive ether (starting fluid) can cause piston and ring damage. Use ether for cold weather starting purposes only. |
The ECM will set the cold start strategy when the coolant temperature is below
When the cold start strategy is activated, low idle rpm will be increased to 1000 rpm and the engine's power will be limited.
Cold mode operation will be deactivated when any of the following conditions have been met:
- Coolant temperature reaches
18 °C (64 °F) . - The engine has been running for fourteen minutes.
Cold mode operation varies the fuel injection amount and the timing for white smoke cleanup. The engine operating temperature is usually reached before the walk-around inspection is completed. The engine will idle at the programmed low idle rpm in order to be put in gear.
After the cold mode is completed, the engine should be operated at low rpm until normal operating temperature is reached. The engine will reach normal operating temperature faster when the engine is operated at low rpm and low power demand.
The engine is capable of being programmed for several customer specified parameters. For a brief explanation of each of the customer specified parameters, see the Operation and Maintenance Manual.