Operation Section
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Starting the Engine
Prestart Conditions
NOTE: The engine will not start unless the
transmission directional control lever is in
the NEUTRAL position.
1. Engage the parking brake, if not already engaged.
Place the transmission directional control lever in
the NEUTRAL position.
2. Lift trucks equipped with electrical disconnect
switches; the engine will not start unless the
disconnect switch is in the ON (closed) position.
NOTICE
When you restart the engine after turning off it, wait
4 to 5 seconds and restart it to protect the starter.
Diesel Engine
Starting Diesel Engine at Cold
1. Turn ignition the key to the ON position. The start
pre heat light will come ON. The preheat light will
stay ON maximum 20 seconds, depending on the
ambient air temperature.
NOTICE
Do not crank more than 10 seconds continuously
If engine coolant is cold, engine low idle speed could
be higher than normal condition. (Electronic engine)
2. After the preheat light goes OFF, turn the ignition
key to the START position.
3. Release the ignition key after engine starting and
check the engine condition.
4. If the engine stalls or does not start, turn the
ignition key to the OFF position, then repeat steps
1 thru 3.
Starting a Warm Diesel Engine
(Mechanical Engine)
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 press the accelerator.
Release the key when the engine starts and release
the accelerator pedal to a low idle position.
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