KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL AIR STARTING AND MAINTENANCE

Air starting has proved to be an efficient, low cost method of starting diesel engine in cold weather. This paper analyzes the problems and merits of the air starting system and presents specific suggestions on ways to minimize or eliminate the difficulties involved in its implementation. The attendant problems of noise level and consumer education are discussed. Suggestions for the maintenance of air starting systems are included. /GMRL/

• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

  400 Commonwealth Drive
  Warrendale, PA  United States  15096
• Authors:
  • Sargent, R T
• Publication Date: 1974-6

Media Info

• Pagination: 12 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air; Cold weather; Diesel engines; Maintenance; Noise; Operations; Vehicle starting
• Uncontrolled Terms: Starting
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Environment; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00095952
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: SAE #740548
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 30 1975 12:00AM