C1.5 and C2.2 Industrial Engines Caterpillar

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Do not use aerosol types of starting aids such as ether. Such use could result in an explosion and personal injury.

Note: Do not adjust the engine speed control during start-up. The electronic control module (ECM) will control the engine speed during start-up.

Starting the Engine

1. Disengage any equipment that is driven by the engine.

   Note: During key ON, the indicator lamps will be illuminated for 2 seconds in order to check the lamp operation. If any of the indicator lamps do not illuminate check the bulb. If any indicator lamps stay illuminated or flash, refer to Troubleshooting, "Indicator Lamp Circuit - Test".

2. Turn the keyswitch to the RUN position. Leave the keyswitch in the RUN position until the warning light for the glow plugs is extinguished.

3. When the warning light for the glow plugs has been extinguished turn the keyswitch to the START position. The starter motor will then crank the engine.

   Note: The operating period of the warning light for the glow plugs will change due to the ambient air temperature.

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   NOTICE
   Do not engage the starting motor when flywheel is turning. Do not start the engine under load. If the engine fails to start within 30 seconds, release the starter switch or button and wait two minutes to allow the starting motor to cool before attempting to start the engine again.

4. Allow the keyswitch to return to the RUN position after the engine starts.

5. Repeat step 2 through step 4 if the engine fails to start.