11.
EXPLANATION
OF COMPONENTS
11.2
SWITCHES
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1. STARTING SWITCH
(For machines stopped by fuel control lever)
This switch is used to start the engine.
OFF position:
At this position, the starting switch
key can be inserted or
removed. When the switch is
turned to this position, the electrical
circuits are switched off.
ON position:
In this position, electric current flows
in the charging and lamp
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circuits.
Keep the starting switch key at the ON position while the engine
is running.
START position:
This is the position to start the engine. Hold the key at this
position while cranking. Release the key immediately after the
engine has been started. The key will return to ON position when
released.
HEAT position:
Turn the starting switch key to the HEAT position when starting
in cold weather.
The electrical intake air heater is operated while the key is held in the
HEAT position.
When the heater signal is red hot, release the key.
When the key is released, it will return to OFF, so turn it immediately
to the START position to start the engine.
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