CombiLift C2500CB - Page 53

Operation
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C2500CB-OM-EN-16
Diesel engine starting procedure:
 Ensure the park brake is applied and the 4-way direction control lever is in the
neutral position.
 Ensure the accelerator pedal is not being pressed.
 Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn clockwise to position 1 – operating
voltage.
 If the ambient temperature is below 10°C (50°F) wait until the glow indicator light
goes off before proceeding.
 Turn the ignition key further clockwise against spring pressure to position 2 - start.
Release the ignition key as soon as the engine starts. The key will return
automatically to position 1.
 Ensure the engine oil pressure indicator and battery charge indicator are not
illuminated. If either of these indicators are illuminated stop the engine
immediately and determine the cause.
 If the engine fails to start after 10 seconds turn the key to the off position for 10
seconds then repeat the starting procedure.
LPG engine starting procedure:
 Ensure the valve on the LPG bottle is open.
 Ensure the park brake is applied and the 4-way direction control lever is in the
neutral position.
 Ensure the accelerator pedal is not being pressed.
 Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn clockwise to position 1 – operating
voltage.
 Turn the ignition key further clockwise against spring pressure to position 2 - start.
Release the ignition key as soon as the engine starts. The key will return
automatically to position 1.
 Ensure the engine oil pressure indicator and battery charge indicators are not
illuminated. If either of these indicators are illuminated stop the engine
immediately and determine the cause.
 If the engine fails to start after 10 seconds turn the key to the off position for 10
seconds then repeat the starting procedure.
Note
The starter must not be operated continuously for more than 20 seconds.
seconds.
Do not run up the engine immediately to high idling speed / full load
operation from cold. Warm up the engine at medium speed without load.
An insufficiently warmed up engine can shorten its service life.
Note
When the machine is started the wheels will remain in whatever position
they were in when the machine was stopped until the operator selects a
direction of travel on the 4-way direction control lever.