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Engine OperationEngine Operation
Note:Note: The electronic controlled engine will override the electronic foot pedalThe electronic controlled engine will override the electronic foot pedal
position until the engine is warmed up to the correct operating temperature. Theposition until the engine is warmed up to the correct operating temperature. The
engine MUST be started with foot 'OFF' the electronic foot pedal.engine MUST be started with foot 'OFF' the electronic foot pedal.
Do not place engine Do not place engine under FULL LOAD at FULL SPEED IMMEDIATELY afterunder FULL LOAD at FULL SPEED IMMEDIATELY after
starting. ALWAYS allow the engine to fully circulate lubricant and warm upstarting. ALWAYS allow the engine to fully circulate lubricant and warm up
gradually before operating at full speed and full load.gradually before operating at full speed and full load.
Operate engine at top rated speed when maximum power is needed for the load.Operate engine at top rated speed when maximum power is needed for the load.
NEVER idle the engine more than 5 minutes at a time; shut it off.NEVER idle the engine more than 5 minutes at a time; shut it off.
If any gauge operates outwith its normal operating range or a warning lightIf any gauge operates outwith its normal operating range or a warning light
illuminates, shut engine down immediately and report to service or maintenanceilluminates, shut engine down immediately and report to service or maintenance
personnel.personnel.
If the 'Stop', 'Warning' and/or 'Fluid' warning lights illuminate, during operation of theIf the 'Stop', 'Warning' and/or 'Fluid' warning lights illuminate, during operation of the
machine, take effective action to stop the engine and correct the fault, as describedmachine, take effective action to stop the engine and correct the fault, as described
under 'Electronic Fuel System Operation, in Section 3 of this handbook.under 'Electronic Fuel System Operation, in Section 3 of this handbook.
WARNINGWARNING
Never start the engine indoors unless proper exhaust ventilation isNever start the engine indoors unless proper exhaust ventilation is
provided to remove deadly exhaust gases. Once the provided to remove deadly exhaust gases. Once the engine is running,engine is running,
move the machine outdoors as soon as move the machine outdoors as soon as possible. Exhaust gases arepossible. Exhaust gases are
hazardous and can cause unconsciousness and hazardous and can cause unconsciousness and death.death.
Operating the engine beyond high idle speed can Operating the engine beyond high idle speed can cause severe enginecause severe engine
damage. The engine speed must not exceed damage. The engine speed must not exceed 2 400 rev/min under any2 400 rev/min under any
circumstances. When descending a steep grade, use circumstances. When descending a steep grade, use a combination ofa combination of
transmission gears, retarder and service brakes to transmission gears, retarder and service brakes to control the vehiclecontrol the vehicle
and engine speed.and engine speed.
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