OPERATION 9VX3
Normal Starting
1. Set the throttle lever to the middle speed.
2. Turn the engine key to the START position to start
the engine.
3. Release your fingers from the key when the engine
starts.
The key returns to the ON (run) position automatically.
4. Push the operation lock lever down to the unlock
position to start work.
Low speed
Middle
speed
High
speed
A CAUTION
• Check if there are no persons or obstacles
around the machine, turn on the horn, and start
then.
• Be sure to sit on the operator's seat and start
the engine.
NOTICE
Do not turn the starting m otor for 15 seconds or
more. If the engine fails to start, return the key to
the OFF position, wait for 30 seconds, and try to
start the engine again.
HEAT
OFF
Starting in Cold Seasons
Preheat the engine with the glow plug in cold seasons to
make it easy to start the engine.
1. Set the throttle lever (1) to the middle speed.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise and keep it at the HEAT
(preheat) position for about 4 seconds.
The engine oil pressure warning lamp and battery
charge warning lamp also turn on when the key is set
at the HEAT (preheat) position. However, this does
not imply any abnormality.
3. Turn the key to the START position to start the engine.
4. Release your fingers from the key after the engine
starts.
The key returns to the ON (run) position automatically.
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