OPERATING THE ENGINE
3-7
Starting in Cold Weather
Preheating
1. Turn the key switch (1) ON. The coolant temperature
sensor is activated so that the engine is automatically
preheated.
2. Preheat indicator (2) should turn ON. As long as the
preheat indicator stays ON, the engine is being heated.
NOTE: Preheating time varies depending on the coolant
temperature.
3. As soon as preheat indicator (2) turns OFF, turn key
switch (1) to START position to rotate the starter. As
soon as the engine starts, release the key switch. The key
switch will automatically return to the ON position.
Run the engine at low idle without applying accelerator
pedal (3).
IMPORTANT: At starting the engine, the engine RPM
(min
-1
) is kept at low idle for maximum 35 seconds
to warm up the coolant, hydraulic oil, etc. After this
period, the engine RPM will increase by applying the
accelerator pedal (3).
WARNING: Do not operate the machine while the
engine RPM is being kept at low idle, otherwise, the
machine or the front attachment could unexpectedly
move that may result in serious injury.
4. Perform checks to be done after starting the engine by
referring to the following section.
NOTE: Headlights, working lights or room light may become
dim during engine preheating in the cold environment.
1
2
3
MNDB-01-001
MNDB-01-008
MNDB-01-053
Summary of Contents for 70Z7
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