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1.1 Starting the vehicle
Before starting the vehicle
The following must be carried out before the diesel engine can be started and the ve-
hicle can be operated:
- Daily maintenance of the vehicle (see chapter F).
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Check the operating hours counter to determine whether further maintenance work
should be conducted.
- Check the safety devices and protective devices.
"Normal" starting
- Set the drive lever (13) to the centre position and the travel drive preselector (15)
to minimum.
- Insert the ignition key (11) in position "0".
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The lights should be switched off during starting to reduce the current drain
on the battery.
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It is impossible to start the vehicle if an emergency stop button (10) / (100, 108)
is pressed. (Error shown on the display)
- Press the starter button (12) to start the engine. Run the starter continuously for
a maximum of 20 seconds, then take a break for 2 minutes!