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4 Putting into operation
4.5 Starting and stopping the engine
Preparing to start the engine
• Go throught the “Starting” checklist – see “Starting checklist” on
page 4-50.
• Switch on the battery master switch – see “Battery master switch
(option)” on page 4-18.
• Sit down on the operator seat.
• Apply the parking brake.
➥ The motor will not start unless the parking brake is applied.
• Adjust your seating position – see “Operator seat” on page 4-8.
➥ All controls must be within easy reach.
➥ You must be able to move the brake and accelerator pedals to their
limit positions!
• Go throught the “Starting” checklist – see “Starting checklist” on
page 4-50.
• Adjust the rearview mirrors – see “MIrror adjustment on the left” on
page 4-5 and “Mirror adjustment on the right” on page 4-6.
• Fasten your seat belt.
• Disable the immobilizer (option)
– see “Key-based immobilizer (option)” on page 4-19 or “Immobilizer
with code input (option)” on page 4-22.
• Check whether all additional control circuits are switched off
– see chapter 5 “Additional front/rear control circuit (option)” on
page 5-44.
• Set the manual throttle (option) to idling speed
– see chapter 5 “Manual throttle (option)” on page 5-10.
• Set the low-speed control (option) to the zero position
– see chapter 5 “Low-speed control with regulated travel speed
(option)” on page 5-125.
• Move joystick (loader unit) to neutral
– see chapter 5 “Selecting a travel direction and starting machine
travel” on page 5-20.
For the operator's safety, the vehicle can optionally be outfitted with a seat
contact switch. In this case:
► The diesel engine will not start unless the operator is seated on the
seat.
► The drive switches off after 5 seconds if the load on the operator seat
is reduced when driving the machine.