FITTING UP AND STARTING A NEW ENGINE. II 



the oil box is large enough, it should be filled with a little 

 wool or cotton waste in order to keep out the dirt, and to 

 retain the oil. Good cylinder oil must be used in the lu- 

 bricator or oil pump. 



Starting the Engine Proper. When the gage shows 

 about forty pounds of steam, the cylinder cocks should be 

 opened and the engine started, the throttle being opened 

 gradually so that the water which has condensed and collected 

 in the cylinder may have a chance to escape. The reverse 

 lever should be handled as explained elsewhere in this book. 

 If the engine does not start when the throttle is opened, pos- 

 sibly the governor stem has been screwed down sufficiently 

 to shut off the steam. This sometimes occurs in transporta- 

 tion. As soon as the engine is running, care should be taken 

 to see that the lubricator is started properly. The bearings 

 should be felt of to determine any tendency to heat. The 

 pump and injector should next be tried to see that they are 

 in working order. 



The steam pressure should now be raised to the blowing 

 off point, which is usually 130 pounds, to try the pop or 

 safety valve. If it does not open at this pressure, pulling 

 the lever will probably start it. If not, it is out of adjust- 

 ment and should be re-set, as explained elsewhere in this 

 book. 



Starting the Traction Parts. When the engine has been 

 run a sufficient time to insure everything being, in good run- 

 ning order (if it be a traction engine), preparations may 



