Section: 11 CARGO OPERATIONS - Univan

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FLEET OPERATION MANUAL Date 01.01.2005
PORT OPERATIONS
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SECTION 11.5
When ever any vehicle has a dead battery and jump starting is carried out to start such a
vehicle. We should use safe equipment to carry out such jump start. Remember all the
terminal connectors should have the insulation.
When ever the fuel is added to the vehicle which is not starting because of lack of fuel, it
should not be directly added to the carburetor of the vehicle. It should be added to the
fuel tank and then the car should be started.
The refueling of the vehicle and jump starting should not be carried out together in the
same compartment.
Any leakage of fuel or engine oil from any vehicle should be quickly cleaned and the
leakage should be rectified, otherwise the leaky car should not be loaded.
When ever refueling is carried out a portable fire extinguisher should be ready at hand.
When ever jump start is carried out a portable fire extinguisher should be ready at hand.
The fuel can used for refueling should be metal can type.
If a small fire takes place, it should be immediately extinguished, At the first feeling of fire getting
out of control, the cargo compartments should be sealed and fixed fire fighting system should be
used.
11.5.5 Procedures for starting cars.
Procedures for starting gasoline and diesel engines may be different and they are differently
explained in this section.
11.5.5.1 Procedures to start gasoline engines.
The following are the starting procedures when the vehicle is not lacking the fuel and
the battery is in good condition.
Before starting engine.
o Apply the parking brakes
o Adjust the seat position
o Close the door completely
o Fasten the seat belts
o Switch off unnecessary lights and accessories.
Transmission lever.
o In case of manual transmission, shift to neutral and hold on to the clutch until the
engine is started.
o In case of Automatic transmission, put the selector lever in “P” or “N” position. “P”
is preferable.
Choke system.
o In case of automatic choke (without choke button), press the accelerator pedal
two to three times fully and release. This action will provide a richer air mixture to
cold engine.
o In case of manual choke (with choke button), pull out the choke fully.
o In case of E. F. I. electronic fuel injection system, do not press the accelerator
pedal before starting the engine.
Cranking of Engine.