To start a D399 Engine, follow the Electric or Air Starting instructions as required. The D399 Engine uses a prelube pump to lubricate all moving engine parts prior to starting the engine. c. Reduce engine speed to low idle and allow the engine to warm. If no oil pressure is indicated and immediate stopping action has not been taken, the oil pressure safety shutoff control should stop the engine in approximately 7 seconds. b. Check the low oil pressure gauge or the oil pressure light. 8. As soon as the engine starts:Ī. Release the air starter valve lever. 7. Pull upward on the air starter valve lever located on the engine, or operate the air starter control provided in the cab. 6. Turn the master electrical control switch to ON position, if so equipped. 5. Move the control handle to approximate half engine speed position. 4. Prepare the locomotive for starting as recommended by other manufacturers.
3. Perform all cab starting procedures as per locomotive instructions. The air starter must have 100 PSI available for starting. See the LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART for proper oil to use.Ģ. Check the air supply. 8. Reduce engine speed to low idle and allow the engine to warm.Īir Starting 1. Fill the oiler. 7. Check the oil pressure gauge or the oil pressure light. 6. As soon as the engine starts, release the button. If the engine fails to start within 30 seconds, release the start button and allow the starter motors to cool 2 minutes before repeating the starting procedure.
5. Push the start button to motor the diesel engine either using the generator or the starting motor. 4. Turn the master electrical control switch to ON position, if so equipped. 3. Move the control handle to approximately half engine speed position. 2. Prepare the locomotive for starting as recommended by the manufacturer. 13. Perform all other checks required by the other equipment manufacturers.Įlectric Starting (If air starting is used, see topic, Air Start.) 1. Perform all cab starting procedures as per locomotive instructions. 12. Disconnect the battery chargers or the train's service connections. RESETTING SHUTOFF LEVER 11. Check the air brake system as instructed by the manufacturer's instructions.