Deutz — Starting with Bosch In-line Injection Pump
Operation · engine
From a Deutz owner's manual covering: F 3L 912, F 4L 912, F 5L 912, F 6L 912, F3L F4L F5L F6L. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Do not leave starter motor running uninterruptedly for more than 10 seconds.
Procedure
- Disengage the clutch.
- Move speed control to about quarter speed.
- Insert starter key, turn clockwise to first detent; check charging pilot lamp lights.
- Push key in deeper and turn farther clockwise against spring pressure; release key as engine starts firing.
- For heater plug/starter switch: insert switch box key and turn to position 2; release key as engine starts firing.
- Do not leave starter motor running for more than 10 seconds.
- Allow about one minute between starting attempts.
- Cut speed back as soon as engine fires smoothly.
- Run a few minutes at moderate load and varying speed to warm up; for generating sets warm up at preset rated speed.
Tools required
- starter key Amazon
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Source: Deutz 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.