Operation
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Starting the engine
Starting conditions
•
The control levers of the working hydraulics must be in the null
position and may not be engaged.
•
The lever for driving speed must be set to <turtle>.
•
The driver must be sitting on the driver's seat with back
against the backrest so that the seat switch is activated.
DANGER!
Exhaust gases are poisonous.
•
Never start the engine in an enclosed space or
poorly ventilated room.
Starting procedure
1. Activate the holding brake (1).
2. Set the hand throttle lever (2) to <turtle>.
3. Turn the ignition key to position "GL" and wait until the
preheating indicator has gone out.
4. Turn the ignition key to position "ST" to start the engine and
immediately release as son as the engine has started up.
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OFF
ON
GL
ST
1
2
ATTENTION!
Damage to the machine.
•
Never operate the starter longer than 15 seconds. If
the engine does not start up during this time, wait at
least two minutes before attempting to start it again.
If the engine does not start up after two attempts,
refer to
"Troubleshooting"; page 69
.
•
Never turn the ignition key to start while the engine
is running.
•
During the first 50 hours of operation, 70% of the
full load may not be exceeded.
•
The machine may not be towed away if the engine
does not start up.
5. Let the engine turn in neutral without load for approx. two
minutes.
6. Set the hand throttle lever (2) between <turtle> and <rabbit>.
The warming-up time is increased for colder outside
temperatures. The required warming-up times are listed in the
adjacent table.
The machine is ready for operation.
Outside
temperature
Warming-up time
over 0° C
5 minutes
0° C to -10° C
10 minutes
-10° C to -20° C
20 minutes
below -20° C
No longer start the
engine
