C300H / C300HI / C300H x4 / C300HI x4
C350H / C350HI / C350H x4 / C350HI x4
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Starting the engine (fig. 2)
Starting engine when the operator is seated:
1. Directional travel control in NEUTRAL position:
the park brake switch may be in any position (ON / OFF)
2. Directional travel control in FORWARD / REVERSE:
the park brake must be in position ON
Starting engine when the operator is not seated:
The FNR control switch o the parking brake switch can be in any position.
WARNING
For safety reasons, when starting the engine the driver should be seated,
directional control switch in neutral, seatbelt fastened and the parking brake
applied.
Then proceed as follows:
- Place the key in the ignition switch and turn to position (b) ignition. Wait a few
moments until the engine preheating light goes out.
- Press the accelerator pedal 1/4 of the way and turn the key to position (c) to start
the engine. Do not hold the key in this position for more than 15 seconds.
- If the engine does not start, repeat the above steps and wait 30 seconds between
each attempt. Before re starting the engine, the key should first be switched to
position (a).
CAUTION
With ambient temperatures lower than 0ºC (32ºF), AUSA recommends to run
the engine at idle speed for 3 minutes before starting to work with the forklift in
order to reach the appropriate fluency on the engine and hydraulic oil
Checks
With the engine running at idle and the forklift is warming-up, carry out the following
tests:
- Check the instrument panel controls.
- Check the steering by turning it gently to the left and right.
- Lift the forks off the ground 6 in (15 cm).
- Check the parking brake.
- Check that the brake pedal action is firm.
Operating
the forklift
(fig. 1)
a
b
c
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