June 2004 - 9507EI/5
1-15
2 to 9 Tonne Dumper Instruction Manual
Operating Instructions
Starting the Engine
Do Not Use Starting Sprays to Assist Engine Starting
Before attempting to start the engine ensure :-
z There are no obvious faults with the machine.
z The Operator is Sitting on the Operators Seat.
z The gear lever or Forward/Reverse switch is in neutral.
z The Engine Stop knob is pushed fully in - Deutz 5 and 6
tonne and Lister 2 and 3 tonne engines only.
z Turn the start key switch fully clockwise to the start position,
release immediately the engine starts and allow the key to
return to the RUN position. Early 2000 and 3000 machines,
fitted with Lister or Hatz engines, have the start key switch
positioned on the front of the dash. All later 2000 to 9000
machines have the start key switch positioned on the right
hand side of the dashboard.
Never Engage the Starter Motor Whilst the Engine is Running
z On machines fitted with Perkins engines -
To start the engine turn the key switch clockwise to the HEAT
position and hold for up to 10 seconds.
Turn key switch to the START position ensuring the key is
released as soon as the engine is running.
Do Not Crank Engines for More than 10 Seconds - Allow
30 Second Delay Before Further Starting Attempt
Stopping the Engine
z Before stopping the engine the machine must be on firm
stable ground, the handbrake must be applied and the
transmission should be in neutral.
z The engine is stopped in normal use by the Operator pulling
the Engine Stop knob out and turning the start switch
anticlockwise to the off position when the engine has stopped.
&
z To stop the engine on machines fitted with Perkins and
Deutz engines simply turn the start switch to the OFF
position.
Do Not Allow Engine to Idle for Long Periods
Engine Stop 2
and 3 Tonne
Seat
Seat
Support
Audible Warning will be Heard If Start Switch is
left in RUN Position Without Engine Running
Off
Start
Run
Heat
Later
Models
Off
Start
Run (Heat)
Early
Models
Engine Stop
5 & 6 Tonne Deutz
Seat
Support
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