Caterpillar C1.7 / C2.2 — Starting the Engine
Operation · Engine starting system
For the Caterpillar C1.7 / C2.2, from the Caterpillar owner's manual.
Applies to: Caterpillar C2.2
Before you start
- Do not use aerosol types of starting aids such as ether.
- Do not start the engine under load.
Procedure
- Disengage any equipment that is driven by the engine.
- Turn the keyswitch to RUN and wait until the glow plug lamp extinguishes.
- Turn the keyswitch to START; the starter motor cranks the engine.
- If the engine fails to start within 30 seconds, wait two minutes before retrying.
- Allow the keyswitch to return to RUN after the engine starts.
- Allow constant speed engines to reach operating speed with no load; run 2 minutes before load.
Full service-parts list: Caterpillar C2.2 →
Source: Caterpillar owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.