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5 - Operation
Driving
Starting up and shutting down the engine
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NOTE! Before starting up the engine, check the level of the engine oil, coolant, fuel and hydraulic oil.
Starting up
• Turn on the battery switch to «CONTACT» position
• Place the grip in neutral position. A detector ensures safe engine
start-up.
• Turn the ignition key to position 1 to power on electrical circuits.[1],
• Turn the ignition key to position 2 to start the engine. Release it
after starting up and the key will automatically return to position 1.
• Insert key
- Position 0 = no operating voltage
• Turn key to the right
- Position 1 = operating voltage
- Engine ready for operation
• Below the temperature specified in the electronic engine control,
the pre-heating phase begins with turning on the ignition
• The electronic engine control controls and activates the current feed to the glow plugs via th engine coolant
temperatures
• Push the key in and turn further clockwise against spring pressure
- Level 2 = start
• Release the key as soon as possible the engine starts up