Operation
Starting, Operating, Stopping the Machine—Kohler 7.8
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7.8 Starting, Operating, Stopping the Machine—Kohler
Requirements
• Before starting checks completed—for further information, see Before
Starting on page 62
• Electrical cables in good condition with no cuts or abrasions in the insu-
lation
• Circuit breakers (1, 2, and 3) in the OFF position
• All loads disconnected from the machine
Fig.35: Starting, operating, and stopping controls
Starting the machine
NOTICE
Observe the following to avoid damage when starting the machine:
► Do not use evaporative starting fluids (for example, ether) to start the
engine.
► Do not start the engine under load.
► If the fuel tank was empty, you may need to bleed the fuel lines. Refer to
the engine manufacturer’s documentation.
► Cranking the engine longer than 20seconds could cause damage. If the
engine does not start, return the key to the OFF position and wait
1minute for the starter to cool before proceeding.
1. Rotate the starting key (4) one click to the right.
ð The glow plug indicator (5) illuminates.
ð The glow plug indicator turns off when the engine is preheated.
2. Immediately rotate and hold the starting key to the START position until
the engine starts, then release the key.
3. Allow the engine to warm up before operating the lights.
Note: If the oil does not reach operating pressure within 30seconds,
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