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34 Diesel engines
REMOTE AIR STARTING VALVE
STARTING AIR
SUPPLY
FLAME TRAP
EMERGENCY CONTROL CONSOLE CONTROL
BOX BOX
Figure 2.21 Starting air system
cylinder air start valve will admit compressed air into the cylinder. The
opening of the cylinder valve and the remote operating valve is
controlled by a pilot air system. The pilot air is drawn from the large
pipe and passes to a pilot air control valve which is operated by the
engine air start lever.
When the air start lever is operated, a supply of pilot air enables the
remote valve to open. Pilot air for the appropriate direction of operation
