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more than 30 seconds. If the starter is energized for 20-30 seconds, the loader
should be turned off for one minute or longer. To protect the starter (DPF
Models), the E-ECU system turns off the starter circuit if it is energized for 30
seconds or longer. The starter will remain de-energized for 30 seconds more
before the loader can be restarted.
Upon a successful start, let the engine run for a minimum of five minutes to
warm the engine and hydraulic fluid before operating the loader.
Cold Start Aids
At an ambient temperature of 32° F (0° C) or below, no starting aids are
required. However, as with any diesel vehicle, using the recommended
engine oil, maintaining a healthy battery and installing an engine block
heater are sound practices to improve cold-starting performance and pro-
longing starter life.
At an ambient temperature of 14° F (-10° C) or below, a healthy battery is
essential as glow cycles and cranking cycles can induce a substantial load
on the battery during start. An engine block heater is recommended at this
temperature to reduce starter load and improve the engine warm-up period
prior to loader operation. Attempting to start the loader without a block
heater will result in multiple glow/crank cycles or possible extended
cranking time approaching 20 seconds.
At an ambient temperature of 5° F (-15° C) or below, a healthy battery is
imperative. A recommended battery charger/maintainer applied before or
during a start cycle will help maintain 12 V to the starter circuit during a
potential long crank cycle of 20 seconds or more. A required block heater
will reduce starter load, reduce crank time and improve the overall engine
warm-up time during extreme cold starts.
Stopping the Loader
The following procedure is the recommended sequence for stopping the loader:
1. Check that the drive control handle(s) is (are) in neutral position.
2. Lower the lift arm and rest the attachment on the ground.
3. Turn throttle knob back to the low idle position (and release the throttle pedal
for T-bar control machines). Allow the engine to idle for five minutes if the
engine was operated under full load.
4. Turn the keyswitch to the OFF position and remove the key.
5. Move the lift/tilt control to verify that the safety interlock system is prevent-
ing movement.
6. Raise the restraint bar, unfasten the seatbelt(s) and grasp the handholds while
climbing out of the operator’s compartment.
Note: The skid-steer loader is equipped with a spring-applied automatic parking
brake. The parking brake is applied when the operator lifts the restraint bar,
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