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2.7. Controlling and operation of the machine
2.7.1. Starting the engine
Start the engine only from the driver’s
seat!
Blow horn before starting the engine
to check that nobody is endangered
by starting the engine!
Start-up procedure:
• Turn on battery disconnecter.
• Put the key to the ignition box (9) and move it to ”I”
position - brakes (23), charging (22) and neutral (24)
signal lamps will light up.
• Engine diagnostics signal lamps 18, 19, 20 and 21 will
light up and go off after 4 seconds.
• Turn on engine idling switch (15).
• Check whether the emergency brake STOP button (5)
is not pressed.
• Turn the ignition key to ”II” position to start the engine
(hold the key in the position until the engine starts up
only).
• The charging signal lamp must go off after starting up
the engine.
WARNING!
Do not start longer than 30 seconds. Wait for 2
minutes before next starting.
Repeat starting procedure 3 times at most; then
detect the cause in fuel system. Missing smoke in
the exhaust pipe indicates failure in fuel supply to
the engine.
After starting up, check correct engine operation by
indicators.
Do not run up the engine rapidly; let the engine run
at idle speed for 3 to 5 minutes to stabilize pressu-
re in the engine and to have bearings lubricate.
Do not let the engine run at idle speed for longer
then 10 minutes to avoid engine damage.
Do not load the engine with full power until the
temperature of cooling liquid reaches 60 °C
(140 °F).
Starting will be blocked at the following instances:
If the engine iddle switch (15) is switched off.
If the brake switch (4) is not switched on.
STOP button (5) is pressed
Control (1) is not in neutral.
If the operator is not siting on the seat.