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6. After the engine starts, allow a 1-2 minute warm-
up time before attempting to operate the controls.
7. Check that indicators are in their normal operat-
ing condition.
8. Verify that there are no fuel, oil or engine coolant
leaks, and no abnormal noises or vibrations.
COLD STARTING PROCEDURES
The engine is equipped with a block heater. This block
heater or other starting aid is required for starting in
temperatures below 32°F (0°C). See your Gehl dealer
for additional starting aids.
For proper use of starting aids, check the instructions
in the engine manual.
If the battery becomes discharged and has insufficient
power to start the engine, jumper cables can be used
for starting assistance. Refer to the jump starting
instructions in the Service and Storage chapter of this
manual for safe jump-start procedure.
STOPPING
The following procedure is the recommended
sequence for stopping the machine:
1. Bring the machine to a stop on a level surface.
Avoid parking on a slope, but if necessary park
across the slope and block the tires.
2. Fully retract the boom and lower the attachment
to the ground. Idle the engine for gradual cooling.
3. Place controls in neutral. Set the parking brake
switch to “ON.”
4. Turn the keyswitch key to the “OFF” position.
Remove the key.
5. Unfasten the seatbelt, and grasp the hand holds
while climbing out of the operator’s compart-
ment.
FIRST TIME OPERATION
Make sure the engine is warm and then go through the
following procedures.
Place the travel lever in a speed range and in Forward
or Reverse. Turn off the parking brake switch and
move slowly, while testing the steering and brakes.
Stop and operate all boom functions and frame level-
ing controls, checking for smooth responses.
Apply the service brakes, and move the travel lever to
the opposite direction (forward or reverse).
Shifting to the next higher gear may be done at any
engine speed while the machine is in motion.
DO NOT overspeed the engine when down shifting.
Allow the machine to slow down before shifting to the
next lower gear.
ENGINE SHUTDOWN PROTECTION
The engine is equipped with a WARNING and SHUT-
DOWN feature that warns users of low engine oil pres-
sure and of high engine coolant temperature. If the
problem is not corrected, the engine power will be
reduced automatically, or the engine will shut down.
Engine Oil Pressure
There are two low oil pressure protection features:
Low Oil Pressure WARNING, and Low Oil Pressure
SHUTDOWN.
At the Low Oil Pressure WARNING set-point, the
warning lamp in the engine override switch will flash,
and a slow engine power derate will begin. But if the
oil pressure rises above the Low Oil Pressure WARN-
ING set-point, power will slowly increase until the
engine is back to full power. The lamp will continue to
flash until the power has returned to normal, even if the
fault condition has been corrected and the recovery is
in process.
At the Low Oil Pressure SHUTDOWN set-point, the
warning lamp in the engine override switch will light
continuously, and a fast engine power derate will
begin. If the oil pressure does not rise above the
SHUTDOWN set-point within 30 seconds, the engine
will shut down. However, if the oil pressure rises
above the Low Oil Pressure SHUTDOWN set-point
within 30 seconds, then the power derate speed will
revert to the Low Oil Pressure WARNING speed of
reaction.
CAUTION
Be sure the area being used for test-running is
clear of spectators and obstructions. Initially,
operate the machine with an empty attach-
ment tool.
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