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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING/STOPPING ENGINE
IMPORTANT: The fuel system may have to be bled if
any of the following situations have occurred:
A. Initial start up of a new engine.
B. Engine has ceased running due to lack of
fuel.
C. Maintenance has been performed upon fuel
system components; i.e. filter replaced, etc.
Refer to Bleeding Fuel System
1. Be sure parking brake is set and Reel Drive switch
is in DISENGAGE position.
2. Remove foot from traction pedal and make sure
pedal is in neutral position.
3. Move throttle lever to 1/2 throttle position.
4. .Insert key into switch and rotate it to
ON/PREHEAT position until glow plug indicator light
goes out (approximately 7 seconds), then rotate key to
START position to engage starter motor. Release key
when engine starts. The key will move automatically to
the ON/RUN position.
IMPORTANT: To prevent overheating of the starter
motor, do not engage starter longer than 15
seconds. After 10 seconds of continuous cranking,
wait 60 seconds before engaging starter motor
again.
5. When engine is started for the first time, or after
overhaul of the engine, operate the machine in forward
and reverse for one to two minutes. Also operate the lift
lever and reel drive switch to be sure of proper
operation of all parts.
Turn steering wheel to the left and right to check
steering response. Then shut engine off and check for
oil leaks, loose parts and any other noticeable
malfunctions.
CAUTION
Shut engine off and wait for all moving
parts to stop before checking for oil leaks,
loose parts and other malfunctions.
6. To stop engine, move throttle control to IDLE
position, move reel drive switch to DISENGAGE and
rotate starter key to OFF. Remove key from switch to
prevent accidental starting.
BLEEDING FUEL SYSTEM (Fig. 40)
1. Park the machine on a level surface. Make sure fuel
tank is at least half full.
2. Unlatch and raise hood.
Because diesel fuel is flammable, use
caution when storing or handling it. Do
not smoke while filling the fuel tank. Do
not fill fuel tank while engine is running,
hot, or when machine is in an enclosed
area. Always fill fuel tank outside and
wipe up any spilled diesel fuel before
starting the engine. Store fuel in a clean,
safety-approved container and keep cap
in place. Use diesel fuel for the engine
only; not for any other purpose.
DANGER
3. Open the air bleed screw on the fuel injection
pump (Fig. 40).
Figure 40
1. Fuel injection pump bleed screw
1
4.Turn key in ignition switch to the ON position. Electric
fuel pump will begin operation, thereby forcing air out
around air bleed screw. Leave key in ON position until
solid stream of fuel flows out around screw. Tighten
screw and turn key to OFF.
Note: Normally, engine should start after above
bleeding procedures are followed. However, if
engine does not start, air may be trapped between
injection pump and injectors; refer to Bleeding Air
From Injectors.
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