38 MT55 Operation & Maintenance Manual
STARTING THE ENGINE
Key Switch
Perform the PRE-STARTING PROCEDURE. (See PRE-
STARTING PROCEDURE on Page 37.)
Figure 34
Set the engine speed control (Item 1) [Figure 34] to the
1/2 speed position.
EXPLOSION CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY, DEATH
OR SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE
DO NOT use ether or starting fluid with glow plug or
air intake heater systems.
W-2071-0415
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• Engines can have hot parts and hot exhaust gas.
Keep flammable material away.
• Do not use machines in atmosphere containing
explosive dust or gases.
W-2051-0212
Figure 35
Turn the key to the PREHEAT position (if required)
[Figure 35]. (See Cold Temperature Starting on Page
39.)
Turn the key to START [Figure 35] and release the key
when the engine starts. It will return to the ON position.
Stop the engine if the Warning lights (Item 1) [Figure 35]
stay on after the engine is running. Check for the cause
before starting the engine again.
Turn the key OFF to stop the engine.
Do not engage the starter for longer than 15 seconds
at a time. Longer use can damage the starter by
overheating. Allow starter to cool for one minute
before using starter again.
I-2034-0700
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
When an engine is running in an enclosed area, fresh
air must be added to avoid concentration of exhaust
fumes. If the engine is stationary, vent the exhaust
outside. Exhaust fumes contain odorless, invisible
gases which can kill without warning.
W-2050-0807
P-81894
1
PREHEAT
OFF
ON
START
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