3-12 BA 3001 En – Edition 2.0 * * 345001b330.fm
Operation
Before starting the engine
☞ Adjust your seat position – see Seat adjustment on page 3-19
All controls must be within easy reach. You must be able to press the accelerator
and brake pedals to their limit positions!
☞ Fasten your seat belt – see Seat belt on page 3-20
• Do not fasten your seat belt if the rollbar is not raised!
☞ Check whether all levers and pedals are in neutral position
☞ Press the accelerator pedal to the centre position (between minimum and maximum) if
the engine is cold
Starting the engine: general
• The starter cannot be actuated if:
• the engine is already running (start repeat interlock).
• the drive lever is not in neutral position,
• the parking brake is not applied.
• Do not run the starter for more than 10 seconds
• Wait about 1 minute so the battery can recover before trying again
Procedure
After you have completed the starting preparations:
☞ Insert the ignition key in preheating start switch 40
☞ Turn the ignition key to position “1”
☞ Check whether the following telltales come on:
➥ Telltale 49 for engine oil pressure
➥ Telltale 44 for alternator charge function
☞ Replace defective telltales immediately
☞ Turn the ignition key to position “2” and hold it in this position until the preheating telltale
goes out
☞ Turn the ignition key to position “3” and hold it in this position until the engine starts
➥ If the engine does not start after 10 seconds
☞ Interrupt the start procedure and try again after 1 minute
➥ If the engine still does not start after the second try
☞ Contact a Neuson workshop for troubleshooting.
➥ As soon as the engine runs:
☞ Release the ignition key
When the engine runs smoothly (increased engine speed):
In general, a battery delivers less energy in cold conditions. Therefore make sure
the battery is always well charged.
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0
2
3
Fig. 21: Preheating start switch
40
Fig. 22: Telltales
49
44
Operation