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5. Turn the key clockwise to the START “ ” position. Release the key as soon as the engine
starts. It will return to the ON position. If a fault condition exists, the engine ECU may
prevent the engine from starting. All fault conditions will be indicated by the digital display.
The display will indicate the active fault(s) by presenting a pop-up graphic describing the
fault condition.
Never hold the key in the START position for longer than 15 seconds
or the starter motor will overheat.
6. If the engine fails to start:
a. Wait until the engine comes to a complete stop before you attempt to start it again.
Engaging the starter while the engine is still rotating will result in damage to the starter
and flywheel.
b. Wait at least 30 seconds before you attempt to start the engine again. This procedure
will allow the battery voltage to recover and prevent damage to the starter motor due
to a low battery voltage.
7. Once the engine is started, the control panel will set the engine
speed to the minimum RPM speed setting. To change the engine
speed, toggle the throttle control switch (“Fast-Rabbit / Slow-
Turtle”) to the desired speed setting. The engine speed cannot be
set below the minimum RPM speed setting or above the maximum
RPM speed setting.
8. With the engine still idling, engage the clutch slowly. Move the
throttle to wide-open position and let the governor control the
engine speed.
SHUTTING DOWN THE ENGINE:
For maximum engine life, allow the engine to idle, without load, for five minutes. This will allow
the engine components that operate at high temperatures, such as the turbocharger (if equipped)
and exhaust system, to cool slightly before the engine itself is shut down.
Follow these steps to shut down the engine:
1. Disengage the PTO.
2. Set the engine speed control to its lowest setting.
3. Run the engine at low idle speed for at least five minutes before you shut it down.
4. Turn the key to the OFF “
” position, and remove the key from the switch.
CREW MEMBERS AND THEIR DUTIES:
1. The Operator controls the placement of the mulch on the seedbed by moving the discharge
assembly. He also controls the movement of the towing truck along the seedbed by using a
predetermined set of hand or horn signals.
2. The Bale Handler operates from the truck bed and supplies the feeder with bales of mulch
material, cut side up.
3. The Bale Feeder cuts and disposes of the twine or wire. He also separates the bale into 1-1/2
to 2 in (35 to 50 mm) bats and feeds those into the shredder box allowing about 10 inches of
space between bats. Uniform feeding assures fast separation and more uniform application.
4. The Truck Driver follows the directions of the operator for the movement of the towing
truck. The truck driver should be cautious in starting or stopping the truck so that the crew
members are not thrown off balance.
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