Operating instructions Avant 735
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WARNING
Risk of injury to bystanders -
Avo
id unintended movements of
the attachment:
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 fitted) when
starting.
. ..
Make sure that all the warning
lights on the control panel are off
when t
he engine is running. If the
engine does not start after a few
attempts, or runs poorly, See
troubleshoot
131.
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 the engine
rpm.
.
Stopping the engine (Safe stopping
procedure)
1. Lower the boom completely down. Place
attachment firmly on the ground, engage
parking brake, stop the attachment (move
auxiliary hydraulics control lever to neutral
position, see page 51), set engine rpm to idle.
NOTE: Allow the loader to idle for a moment
before stopping the engine, especially after
heavy load on the engine.
2. Stop the engine by turning the ignition key to
the OFF position (to the left)
3. Release auxiliary hydraulics pressure (see
page
91)
4. Prevent unauthorised use of the loader. Take
off the ignition switch and turn the power off
with the battery disconnect switch.
Avoid unnecessary idling of the
engine over long periods of time.
Idling the loader causes int
ernal
wear of the engine and emissions.
The dies
el engines are not
intended to be left running at idle
speed over long periods of time.
Shut down the engine whenever
leaving the driver's seat.
.
Stop if you notice any of the following:
Stop th
possible, if any of the foll
owing
symptoms is observed. Find out
the cause before restarting.
The oil pressure warning light, or malfunction
indication light turns on during operation.
Engine rpm increases and/or decreases
suddenly by itself, without touching the
throttle lever.
A sudden and unusual noise is heard.
Sudden increase in engine vibration.
The colour of the exhaust fumes suddenly
darkens or turns white.