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3.3 STARTING ENGINE
Never refuel (diesel oil) while the engine is in operation.
Always stop the engine when refueling.
3.3.1 NORMAL STARTING ENGINE
• Sit down in the operator’s seat before starting the engine.
• Do not attempt to start the engine by short-circulating the engine starting circuit. Such an act
may cause serious bodily injury or fire.
• Check that there are no persons or obstacless in the surrounding area, and then sound the
horn and start the engine.
• Exhaust gas is toxic. When starting the engine in confined spaces, be particularly careful to
ensure good ventilation.
• If it is hard to start the engine due to low ambient temp-
erature, see “Operation 3.3.2 Starting in cold weather” for
the engine starting operation.
• Do not try to start the engine with the fuel control dial set
near the full engine rotation. Otherwise the engine parts
may be damaged.
• Do not keep the starter motor rotating continuously for
more than 20 seconds. If the engine will not start, wait for
least 2 minutes before trying to start the engine again.
1. Check the lock lever (1) is in the LOCK position (L). If the lock
lever is in the FREE position (F), the engine does not start.
2. Set the fuel control dial (2) at the low idle position MIN.
3. Turn the key in the starter switch (3) to START position.
The engine starts.
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