Accelerator Position at Start Up

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Mikesee, Jun 12, 2016.

  1. Mikesee

    Mikesee Light Load Member

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    What is your accelerator positioning procedure on start up? My manual says "Full depression" then "Hold at 1/2 position" for start up. The engine starts much faster this way than with no pressure on the accelerator. Others who start my truck, like my mechanic, don't do the procedure and the starter has to work longer to achieve start up.
     
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  3. Balakov100

    Balakov100 Road Train Member

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    What kind of truck?

    I never press accelerator when starting.
    Last 3 trucks. 12, 13, 16 Cascadia.
     
  4. bigmotor1212

    bigmotor1212 Light Load Member

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    What year model truck are you dealing with? I thought the ECM controlled fuel delivery.
     
  5. Mikesee

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  7. David_Simpson

    David_Simpson Medium Load Member

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    do as the manual says, forget what the mechanic does.
     
  8. okiedokie

    okiedokie Road Train Member

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    Let the fuel atomizer on start up. Once started keep the rpm up a little till it smooths out. Then idle.
     
  9. UFO

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    pretty much all diesels start in the full fuel position. the governor then pushes the throttle back. this is for mechanical engines and early computer controlled engines as well.
     
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  10. rambler

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    Whats that engine in, a small motor home or maybe a pickup truck? Mechanical pump?
     
  11. Mikesee

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    1997 Topkick 6500 fuel system is mechanical
     
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