McConnel RoboCut - Starting the Engine

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STARTING THE ENGINE
Before attempting to start the engine ensure you have read and understood the
manual and observe all safety instructions surrounding use of the engine and
machine.
WARNING!
Engine must only be started in open air, never in an enclosed environment.
Before Starting
 Observe all Safety Instructions.
 Ensure machine is in the open air and not in an enclosed environment.
 Check fuel level and replenish if required.
Diesel Engine Starting
 Turn ignition key on the machine clockwise to the first position.
NOTE: the machine will initially perform a sequence of system checks.
On machines equipped with the optional heater plugs, the pre-heat
plug light on the ignition panel will illuminate - wait for the light to go
out before continuing.
 Start engine by a further turn of the ignition key or by using the remote control.
NOTE: When the engine is started using the key on the machine’s control panel it is not possible to link to or
operate with the Remote Control Unit. Starting the engine using this method is for running of the engine
and/or using the Emergency Manual Control Unit.
Diesel Engine Starting for Remote Operation
In order to operate the machine remotely the control unit and the machine must first be ‘linked’
so that command signals can be transmitted and received; the procedure is as follows;
NOTE: Ignition key on the machine must be turned to the pre-starting position.
Turn on the control unit by rotating the Emergency Stop Button clockwise – the button will
‘spring out’ to the ON position.
 Press and hold the horn button – the unit will search for the
machine’s transmitter and lock onto the signal, the horn will
sound to confirm that the units have linked. Release the horn
button as soon as the confirmation sound is received.
 The machine can now be started by operation of the start button
on the remote controls – release button as soon as the engine
starts.
NOTE: If the engine fails to start within 5 seconds release the
button and wait for a minute or so before trying again.
GENERAL CAUTION!
Never operate a starter for excessive uninterrupted periods attempting to start an engine as this can damage
or burn out the starter motor.