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3.1 STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Pre-Starting Inspection
Before starting the loader complete the following
inspection:
(1) Check the hydraulic oil level, engine oil level, engine
coolant level and fuel supply.
(2) Check for fuel, oil and hydraulic leaks.
(3) Check lights, battery level and cables.
(4) Check tire pressure:
10.00 x 16.5 . . . . 40 - 45 PSI (276 - 310 kPa)
(5) Check wheel nut torque 100 - 110 ft. lbs. (136- 149
Nm).
(6) Lubricate all grease fittings.
(7) Check the condition and operation of all safety decals
and equipment – Ensure all shields and safety screens
are in place. If necessary repair or replace before
starting.
For complete daily servicing refer to section 4. 3.
2. Starting Procedure – Diesel
1. Ensure the seat bar is in the UP position and the
steering controls are centered and the foot pedals
locked.
2. Adjust and fasten the seat belt securely around you.
3. Place the throttle control in idle position.
4. Turn the ignition key counter clockwise to activate the
glow plugs. Hold approximately 15 seconds. Both the
alternator and engine oil pressure warning lights
should be on.
5. Turn the key clockwise to start position to engage the
starter. Do not crank the starter for more than 15
seconds. If the engine fails to start turn the key counter
clockwise and pre-heat again.
6. When the engine has started the engine oil pressure
and alternator warning lights should go out. If they
don’t, shut - off the engine immediately and determine
cause.
7. Allow the engine to warm up for five minutes before
operating. When ready to operate, lower the seat bar
and advance the throttle to full on position.
3. Shut-Off Procedure
(1) Park the loader on level ground. If it’s necessary to
park on a slope, position the machine at right angles to
the slope.
(2) Lower the lift arms and ground the attachment.
(3) Return the throttle control to idle position. If the
engine is hot allow it to idle until normal. At least 2
minutes.
(4) When the engine is cool, turn the ignition key to the
OFF position and remove the key.
(5) Never enter or exit the loader when the engine is
running.
(6) Raise the seat bar to apply the park brake. Turn the
ignition switch to the OFF position, unfasten the seat
belt, and ensure the hydraulic controls are locked by
rocking them.
This engine is equipped
with glow plugs. Do not
use ether or any high
energy fuels to assist
starting.
IMPORTANT
3. OPERATION
To avoid personal injury
do not start the engine
unless you are in the seat
with the seat belt
fastened around you,
unless as specified in this
manual or under specific
service and backhoe
operating procedures.
To avoid personal injury,
lower the lift arms, shut off
the engine, raise the seat bar
and cycle the hydraulic
controls to ensure they are
locked. Then, unlatch the seat
belt and exit the loader. Do
not enter or exit with the
engine running unless as
specified in this manual or
under specific service and
backhoe operating
procedures.
WARNING
WARNING
To prevent personal
injury do not operate the
loader without lowering
the safety bar, fastening
the seat belt and keeping
feet on the control pedals
or cab floor.
WARNING
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