5.3 Starting Procedure
Before starting the engine, perform the pre-operation safety checklist. Once com-
plete, you may proceed by following this procedure:
1.
Enter machine with lift arms all the way down. Maintain three points of
contact with the machine (fig. 5.3-1).
2.
Sit down into the operator’s seat, fasten seat belt, then lower lap bar into
position.
3.
Starting with the throttle in the SLOW (turtle icon) position, push the throttle
1/3 the way open (toward the rabbit icon).
4.
Turn the ignition key to the left for 6 seconds to “pre-heat” the engine.
While pre-heating, the glow plug operation light will illuminate.
5.
Turn the ignition key to the right to start the engine.
6.
Let the engine run at low idle for 3 to 5 minutes to warm it.
7.
Set the throttle to desired rpm for operation.
Note:
The parking brake is automatically engaged when the engine is turned off,
the operator is not in the seat or the lap bar is raised.
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5.3-1
5.3-2
Entering or exiting the vehicle under raised lift arms could result in injury or
death. Never allow anyone beneath raised, unsecured lift arms (fig. 5.3-2).
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