AXLE GP-REAR-COSA 9R7540 - Caterpillar

Engaging the Driven Equipment
Generator Set Engines
Increase the engine speed to rated rpm.
Ensure that the outlet temperature of the jacket water reaches 77 °C (170 °F). Ensure that the gauges are in the normal ranges for the engine rpm.
Apply the load. Industrial Engines
Increase the engine rpm. Ensure that the gauges are in the normal ranges for the engine rpm.
Engage the driven equipment with no load on the driven equipment. The engine can be loaded up to 50 percent of full load before the outlet temperature of the jacket water reaches 77 °C (170 °F). The temperature is usually achieved in two to four minutes. After this temperature is reached, begin to ramp the engine to full load.
Ramp to full load after the outlet temperature of the jacket water reaches 77 °C (170 °F). Five minutes may be required.