ROLLER GP-TRACK CARRIER 8E0400 - Caterpillar

Before Starting the Engine
Engine Walk-Around Inspection
For maximum service life of your marine engine, make a walk-around inspection of the installation. Thoroughly inspect the engine compartment installation before starting the engine. Look for such items as fuel, oil or coolant leaks, loose bolts, worn belts and trash build-up.Keep the engine area clean. Remove trash build-up and have repairs made as needed. It only takes a few minutes to make minor corrections. This can prevent major repairs at a later date.Perform all periodic (Daily) maintenance before starting the engine. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule and Daily maintenance recommendations in this manual for details.
Any time oil (or other fluid) is spilled on or near the engine it should be cleaned up. Accumulated grease and oil on an engine or platform is a fire hazard. Remove this debris with steam cleaning or high pressure water each time any oil (or other fluid) is spilled on or near an engine and working area.Wipe clean all fittings, caps and plugs before servicing.
If the engine is equipped with the following features, perform the RESET function in preparation for starting the engine.* Low Oil Pressure Shutoff ... RESET* Overspeed Shutoff ... RESET* Air Safety Shutoff ... RESETStarting Information
Diesel engine exhaust contains products of combustion which may be harmful to your health. Start and operate the engine in a well-ventilated area and ensure exhaust is vented outside and piping is connected properly.
For initial start-up of a new or rebuilt engine, make provision to shut down the engine should a runaway (overspeed) occur. This may be accomplished by cutting off the air and/or fuel supply to the engine.All valves in fuel return line must be open before and during engine operation to prevent high fuel pressure. High fuel pressure may cause filter housing failure or other damage.
Do not start the engine or move any of the controls if there is a DO NOT OPERATE or similar warning tag attached to the start switch or controls. The pilot must be satisfied that no one will be endangered before and when starting the engine.If the engine has not been run for several weeks, fuel may have drained and allowed air into the filter housing. Also, when fuel filters have been changed, some air space will be left in the housing. In these instances, prime the fuel system.Refer to Priming the Fuel System in this publication for more information.Unaided starting can be accomplished down to a temperature of 0°C (32°F). If a potential for lower starting temperature exists, consult your Caterpillar dealer.Heating of jacket water and crankcase oil is required to assist starting in temperatures below 0°C (32°F). An additional or extra battery capacity (for electric starting) may be required to start the engine at colder temperatures. Refer to oil, fuel and air intake recommendations in this manual for additional information.Electric Starting
Do not engage starting motor when flywheel is turning. If oil pressure does not raise within 15 seconds after the engine starts, stop the engine and make necessary corrections.Do not