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3. 1 STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
3. 1A 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 the air filter indicator.
3. Check for fuel, oil and hydraulic leaks.
4. Check lights, battery level and cables.
5. Check tire pressure:
Standard . . . . 50 PSI (345 kPa)
Flotation . . . . 40 - 45 PSI (276 - 310 kPa)
6. Check wheel nut torque 80-90 ft. lbs. (109 - 122 Nm)
7. Lubricate all grease fittings.
8. 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).
3. 1B Starting Procedure :
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 counterclockwise 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. 1C Shut-Off Procedure:
1. Park the loader on level ground. If it is 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 cool, at least 2
minutes. (See Section 2. 5).
4. When the engine is cool, turn the ignition key to the
OFF position and remove the key.
.5. Place the auxiliary foot pedal in neutral position. If the
auxiliary foot pedal is left in detent, restarting the
machine may be impossible. If equipped with electro
solenoid, make sure the switch is in the OFF position.
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 pedals are locked by rocking them
and ensure the steering levers are locked in neutral.
3 OPERATION
To prevent personal
injury do not start the
engine unless you are in
the seat with the seat belt
fastened around you.
WARNING
This engine is equipped
with glow plugs. Do not
use ether or any high
energy fuels to assist
starting.
IMPORTANT
To avoid personal injury,
lower the boom arms, shut
off the engine, raise the
seat bar and cycle the
hydraulics 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
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