AVANT 528 - Starting the Engine Procedure; Engine Block Heater Option

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500 Series Operating instructions
Starting the engine
Before starting the engine do the daily checks, (see “Daily
inspections” on page 50). Adjust the seat and mirrors
(if tted) so that you have a good working position and
unrestricted eld of vision from the driver’s seat. Check
that all controls function correctly. Make sure that the
operating area is safe. Read and follow operating and
safety instructions.
Avoid unintended movements
of the attachment - Risk of
injury to bystanders. If the
auxiliary hydraulics is switched
on during starting and there is a
hydraulically operated attachment
on the machine, the attachment
can move suddenly and cause a
dangerous situation.
• Make sure that the auxiliary
hydraulics control lever is in
neutral position during starting.
• Do not actuate the auxiliary
hydraulics control buttons on
the joystick (if tted) when
starting.
Prevent unintended movements
of the loader. Keep hands and
feet away from other controls of
the loader while starting.
Do not start the loader in
enclosed space - Exhaust
emissions can kill within
minutes. Exhaust emissions are
toxic in concentrated amounts. Do
not operate the loader in enclosed
spaces or insufciently ventilated
spaces, i.e. open garage door
rst.
Engine block heater (option)
The loader can be equipped,
as an option, with an engine
block heater. The engine
block heater socket (110V) is
on the right side in the rear of
the machine.
To start the engine
1. Turn the battery disconnect switch to ON
2. Move the hand throttle lever to approximately ¼ throttle
3. Make sure that auxiliary hydraulics is switched off (lever in neutral
position). Do not press on the drive pedals.
4. Turn the ignition key to the right until the glow plug
indicator light turns on.
5. After the glow plug indicator light turns off, turn the ignition
key further to the right until the engine starts.
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Do not actuate the starter for more than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, wait
for one minute before repeating attempt. If the engine does not start after a few attempts, or runs
poorly, see troubleshooting on page 59 and the engine owner’s manual.
After starting:
Allow the engine to warm up
and engine oil to circulate in
the engine for a moment before
loading the engine or increasing
engine revs.
Make sure that all the warning lights
on the control panel are off when the
engine is running. If the engine does
not start after a few attempts, or runs
poorly, See troubleshoot on page 59.