Takeuchi TB128FR - Starting the Engine

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OPERATION
STARTING THE ENGINE
WARNING
• Clear all personnel from the work area.
• Sound the horn to warn people around
the machine.
IMPORTANT: Do not run the starter motor
for more than 15 consecutive seconds. If
the engine fails to start, wait for 30
seconds, and then try again to start the
engine.
Normal starting
1. Pull the throttle lever to the middle
position.
2. Turn the starter key to the START position
and start the engine.
3. Once the engine starts, release the key.
The key automatically returns to the ON
position.
4. Check that the warning lamps are off.
5. Return the throttle lever and warm up the
engine.
Refer to “Warming up the engine” on page
3-5.
Starting in cold climates
WARNING
Never use starting fluid on this engine, as
the starting fluid could cause an
explosion.
1. Pull the throttle lever to the middle
position.
2. Turn the key to the PREHEAT position and
hold it there while the glow lamp is lit
(about 15 seconds).
3. After the glow lamp goes out, turn the key
to the START position to start the engine.
4. Once the engine starts, release the key.
The key automatically returns to the ON
position.
5. Check that the warning lamps are off.
6. Return the throttle lever and warm up the
engine.
Refer to “Warming up the engine”.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE