Perkins L4 Workshop Manual - L-36 Fleet

Page C2 Starting the Engfne-cantinued
With some applicatiou~, in addition to the hand
pump, two electric push button switches, marked
.. Heater" and .. Starter" respectivly, are mounted
on the instrument panel or somewhere conveniently
near to the engine controls. These are for starting
the engine.
an other applications, a starter engaging lever
is provided instead of the button switch previously
mentioned.
In warm weather or if the engine bas been only
recently stopped, open up the throttle and engage
the starter motor.
If the battery is sufficiently charged to turn the
starter motor quickly, the engine should start.
Cold Starting Equipment.
In cold weather, if the engine bas been standing,
the cold starting equipment should be used.
See that there is fuel oil in the reservoir tank
(if fitted).
Turn on the supply tap to the hand pump
lTnscrew the pump plunger and give it one
stroke of about half an inch.
Fig. C2. Plug Heater
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Press the "Heater" switch for about half a
minute (count forty fairly slowly). Then with
the "Heater" switch still pressed, and the throttle
fully opened, cngage the starter motor, at the
same time giving short strokes on the hand
pump.
The engine should then start.
If it does not, wait half a minute and try again.
If the engine does not start at the third attempt,
some fault is present and an examination should be
made.
NOTE : Always be sure that the starter 'pinion
bas stopped revolving before re-engaging the
starter motor, otherwise the starter ring or pinion
may be damaged.
Af ter using the hand pump, always make sure
that the plunger is screwed down and the reed
tap turned off, otherwise a leakage may occur
with damaging results.
Main Tank Supply.
In certain fuel systems no separate tank is fitted.
lnstead the hand pump draws fuel from thc
final fuel filter.
Fig. C3. Wiring Diagram