Gehl Z27 - Starting up the Engine

13. Operating Instructions
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13-2-1. Normal start-up
1) Pull the accelerator lever (1) back to the "RUN" position.
2) Set the key in the starter switch (2) to the "START" po-
sition. The engine will start.
3) After the engine has started, let go of the starter switch
key.
The starter switch key will return to the "ON" position by
itself.
Note :
When the engine is warm, the engine can start up even if
the accelerator lever is left in the "IDLING" position.
IMPORTANT
To protect the starter motor and the battery:
• Do not keep the key in the "START" position for
more than 10 seconds.
• If the engine fails to start, do not attempt to start the
engine immediately again, but set the switch to the
"OFF" position and wait for approximately 30 sec-
onds, then start the engine again.
The swing motor with a brake is used. The brake of the
swing motor is released when the engine starts.
13-2. Starting up the engine
• First check that there are no people or obstacles
around the machine.
Then sound the horn and start the engine.
• Be sure that you are seated in the operator's seat
when starting the engine.
• When starting the engine in an enclosed place,
be sure that there is adequate ventilation so that
the exhaust gases can escape.
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(1)
(2)
Idling
Run
(1)
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Turn on the
starter motor
Turn on the
starter motor
Pause
Absolutely required pause
(The starter switch is in the "OFF" position)
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START
ON
OFF
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HEAT
START
ON
OFF
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HEAT