SUNWARD SWL2820 - Normal Starting; Starting the Engine in Cold Weather; Warm up the Engine and the Hydraulic System

SWL2820 Operator’s Manual
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 Never use starting aid fluids because they may cause explosions.
 Do not keep the starter continuously rotating for more than 15 seconds.
 It the engine does not start, wait for at least 2 minutes before trying again.
 Never turn the key to positions of start and
preheat when the engine is running.
4.3.1 NORMAL STARTING
Follow the steps below when start a warm engine or in
temperate environment.
1) Turn the ignition key to the START
position and keep it. The engine will
start.
2) Once the engine starts, release the ignition key. The key will return to the ON
position automatically.
4.3.2 STARTING THE ENGINE IN COLD WEATHER
When start an engine in cold weather, do as follows:
1) Turn the ignition key to the PREHEAT position and hold for no more than 15
minutes. The preheating warning should be on.
2) When the preheating warm goes off. Turn the ignition key to the START
position and keep it. The engine will start.
3) Once the engine starts, release the ignition key. The key will return to the ON
position automatically.
TEMPERATURE APPROXIMATE PREHEAT TIME
< -20ºC 5 min.
-20/-10ºC 2 min.
-10/ +5ºC 1 min.
> +5ºC 0,5 min.
4.4 WARM UP THE ENGINE AND THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
 If the working equipment or traveling system is operated without warming up, the
response will be slow. Always carry out the warming up, particularly in the cold
areas, carry out the warming up fully. This will help to extend the machine life.
 When the hydraulic oil is at low temperature, do not carry out operations or move
machine suddenly.
After starting the engine, do not immediately start operation. First carry out the following
operations and checks:
 Idle the engine for a approximate 5 minutes;