Operation Section
- 55 -
Prestart Conditions
NOTE : The engine will not start unless the trans-
mission directional control lever is in the
NEUTRAL position.
1. Engage the parking brake, if not already
engaged. Place the transmission directional con-
trol lever in the NEUTRAL position.
2. If Lift trucks equipped with electrical disconnect
switches, the engine will not start unless the dis-
connect switch is in the ON ( closed ) position.
Starting a Cold Diesel Engine
1. Turn the key to the ON position. The start pre-
heat light will come ON. The preheat light will stay
ON approxmately seven seconds, depending on
the surrounding air temperature.
NOTICE
Do not engage the starter for more than 10 sec-
onds.
2. When the preheat light goes OFF, turn the key
to the START position, with the accelerator pedal
fully depressed.
3. Release the key when the engine starts and
release the accelerator pedal to a low idle position.
4. If the engine stalls or does not start, turn the
key to the OFF position, then repeat steps 1 thru 3.
Starting a Warm Diesel Engine
1. Turn the key to the ON position and then to
START position, without waiting for the preheat
light to go OFF. At the same time fully depress the
accelerator.
2. Release the key when the engine starts and
release the accelerator pedal to a low idle position.
Starting the Engine
IA3M3029
ILO6011P
IA3M3048