Idling
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Avoid idling the engine at low idle speed for long periods. This will not
maintain the engine operating temperature.
Prolonged idling, and resultant low engine temperature, can cause des-
tructive acid formation, heavy valve deposits and possible serious damage to
the engine. Proper operating temperature keeps an engine efficient and clean.
The engine must never be idled for long periods during the run-in period
and during extremely cold weather.
Stopping the Engine
WARNING:
Make sure you are on level ground before you stop the
engine and leave the machine. If you must stop on the side of a hill.
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put the side of the machine toward the bottom of the hill. En.gage the
.. parking brake and lower the loader bucket or attachment to the
ground. Stop the engine and remove the key. Failure to follow these
instructions can cause an accident. 47-49
Standard Engine
To stop the engine, reduce engine speed to low idle, lower attachments to
the ground, set the parking brake and pullout the fuel shutoff control. When
the engine has stopped, turn the key switch to the Off position, remove the key
and push in the fuel shutoff control.
Turbocharged Engine
The following applies to machines in which a high altitude compensating
kit has been installed.
Before stopping the engine, reduce speed to low idle, lower attachments to
the ground, set the parking brake and allow the engine to idle for two minutes.
Pullout the fuel shutoff knob. Turn the key to Off position. Remove key and
push in the fuel shutoff knob.
If the machine is kept outdoors overnight, cover the exhaust stack to keep
moisture out of the turbocharger.
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