Dieci L3500 - Starting-Up the Engine

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SAFETY REGULATIONS
42 AXH1157-UK (ENG) L3500 L4700 F7000 [FPT S3A]
DANGER
Immediately stop using the machine in
case of malfunctions or if it does not
comply with safety standards.
Contact an authorized
Dieci s.r.l.
workshop if the
machine shows malfunctions. Refer to the
"Maintenance" chapter for information regarding
routine maintenance.
NOTE
A thorough inspection is required if the machine
is not used for a prolonged period of time. A
detailed description of the operations is provided
in the "Machine storage" chapter
4.12.2.2 - Inspecting the work area
• Examine the work area when working at the edge
of an excavation or on soft ground as the
machine could overturn.
• Examine the conformation and condition of the
terrain of the work area before beginning to
operate.
• Keep the machine well away from the edge of the
excavation and the side of the road.
• When working on a slope or near the roadside,
have another person present for signaling.
• Pay utmost attention when working on icy
ground. The ice will melt as the temperature rises
and the ground will become slippery.
• Check for any overhead power lines or
underground piping.
• Do not work in places at risk of landslides or
falling rocks.
• Take due precautions to prevent any
unauthorized persons from entering the working
area.
• When moving through or operating in shallow
water or soft ground, verify the shape and the
conditions of the land, the water depth and flow
rate before beginning the operation.
4.12.3 - Starting-up the engine
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Figure: 150538-1
Proceed as follows to start-up the engine of the
vehicle:
1. Press the parking brake switch.
2. Bring the movement selection lever to neutral.
3. Remain seated in the driver's seat.
4. Turn the ignition key (fig. 150538-1) clockwise to
position ”1”.
With the key in this position:
• The control panel and instrument panel will be
powered
• A buzzer will sound, indicating that the key has
been inserted. This buzzer also serves to warn any
persons in the surrounding area that the vehicle
has been started up.
• A check-up of the instrumentation will be
performed with all the indicators lighting up for
about 5 seconds. Only the following lights must
remain switched on at the end of the check-up:
– Engine oil pressure warning light
– Battery charge indicator light
– General alarm warning light
– Intermittent buzzer
– Other indicators of activated functions (e.g.:
Parking brake, gears engaged, etc.)
WARNING!If other indicators remain on signalling
malfunctions or if one of the previous conditions
does not occur, do NOT start-up the engine and
refer to the "Maintenance" chapter or contact the
Dieci service centre.
• Turn the ignition key (fig. 150538-1) to position
”3” to start-up the engine. Release the starter
within 5 seconds.
• Release the key once the engine has started. The
indicators related to the engine oil pressure and
battery charge must go off once the engine is
started up.