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4.2 Preparing the truck for operation
Before starting the truck
Z The truck should only be operated from the driver’s seat. Do not run up the engine
in idle. The engine soon reaches operating temperature at a moderate charge and
when the speed alternates. Only fully charge the engine once it has reached
operating temperature.
Requirements
– Checks and operations to be performed before starting daily operation, (see
"Checks and operations to be performed before starting daily operation" on
page 62).
Switching on the truck
Procedure
• Apply the parking brake.
• Set the travel direction switch (70) to
neutral N. Otherwise the motor cannot be
started.
• Perform the appropriate starting procedure
depending on the type of motor; see 4.2.1
"Starting procedure for the DFG" or 4.2.2
"Starting procedure for the TFG".
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