OPERATION
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Normal Starting
FIGS. 4-1 & 4-2: To start engine proceed as follows:
1. Apply parking brake.
2. Place range shift lever in neutral position.
3. Make sure PTO clutch lever is in disengaged position.
WARNING: Range shift lever must be
placed in neutral position and PTO clutch
lever must be in disengaged position.
4. Do not move hydrostatic pedal, it must be in neutral
position.
5. Set position control lever (3-position hitch) in the
down position.
6. Turn main switch to the right to “glow” position for
5-10s until indicator glows. Glow monitor lights up,
but it dose not turn off if the glow is ready.
7. Set hand throttle lever at half to fully open position.
8. Turn main switch to “on” position for 1-2s, then
turn to “start” position. Release switch the moment
engine starts.
9. Once engine runs smoothly, set engine speed
to approximately 1,500 rpm to allow engine and
hydraulic system to warm for several minutes. DO
NOT LOAD COLD ENGINE.
WARNING: Range shift lever must be
placed in neutral position to actuate
neutral switch and permit operation of the
starter motor.
FIG. 4-3: Battery charge indicator lamp, 1, and engine
oil pressure lamp, 2, on indicator light strip should
go out when the engine starts. If either light remains
lit, STOP ENGINE IMMEDIEATELY and investigate
source of problem.
NOTE: If Engine will not start and run after several
attempts, refer to “Maintenance” section in
this book and bleed any air that may be pres-
ent in the fuel system.
Normal Starting
Battery Oil lamp
FIG. 4-1
FIG. 4-2
FIG. 4-3
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