Starting/switching off the engine – for crane operation
10.1 Starting the engine – from the crane cab
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10.1.8 Starting the engine
Refer to the separate operating instructions provided by the engine manu-
facturer for the operation of the engine. The engine can only be started if:
– The bridging plugs have been inserted in all carrier and superstructure
sockets for hand-held control;
à p. 12 - 21.
– The lamp (1) has gone out (carrier ignition off).
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If the engine is equipped with a flame start system; Ã With flame start
system
, p. 10 - 13.
Without flame
start system
This section pertains to starting a warm and cold engine.
• Do not press the accelerator.
• Turn the ignition key to position 2 and hold it there until the engine starts.
• Let go of the ignition key after the engine starts.
If the engine does not start, release the ignition key after approx. 15 seconds
and wait one minute before trying again.
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If the engine does not start after multiple attempts; Ã Malfunctions on the
engine
, p. 14 - 13.
You can also start the engine by pressing button (1) down once with the
ignition turned on. After starting, the idling speed corresponds to the stand-
ard value. To set the idling speed;
à p. 10 - 16.
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Danger of explosion when using starter fuel!
The engine may never be started with the aid of starter fuel. The starter fuel
sprayed into the intake manifold can ignite.