Yanmar Lx490 - Operate the Engine; Start the Engine

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7. OPERATE THE ENGINE
Lx410/450/490 Operator's Manual
7. OPERATE THE ENGINE
● Always remain seated on the operator seat when:
• starting the engine
• operating the levers and controls
● Before starting the engine, always ensure:
• the primary gear lever is in the N (neutral)
position
• range gear lever is in the N (neutral) position
• forward/N/reverse lever is in the N (neutral)
position
• the parking brake lock is engaged
• Power Take Off (PTO) switch in the OFF position
● Always keep the retractable seatbelt fastened:
• whenever the Roll-Over Protective Structure
(ROPS) is in the unfolded "up" position and
locked securely
● Start the engine only with the starter key switch.
• avoid starting the engine by short circuiting
across the starter solenoid terminals with a
jumper wire
• by bypassing the safety start switch
● Before operation, ensure all the safety features
are functioning correctly. Make corrections as
necessary.
Always run or idle the engine in a
well ventilated area:
● To prevent serious illness or
death, caused by the colorless
and odorless carbon monoxide
emitted by the engine.
! WARNING
1. Start the Engine
● Always observe the following precautions
when starting the engine.
• before starting and during running the
engine:
• always drive the tractor outside or to a
well ventilated area
• to prevent serious illness or death caused
by the carbon monoxide contained in the
exhaust of the engine
● To prevent explosions, always use only
diesel fuel to start the engine.
● In cold weather, use the Intake Air Heater
System to help the engine start more
smoothly.
● To prevent injury or death from a runaway
tractor:
• avoid starting the engine by short circuiting
across the starter solenoid terminals with a
jumper wire
• the tractor starts in gear and begins to move
when the normal circuitry is bypassed
● When starting the engine:
• always remain seated on the operator seat
with the transmission in the N (neutral)
position
• do not under any circumstances attempt to
start the engine while the operator is still on
the ground
NOTE
● When the temperature is below 40°F (5°C), for
details, see "Start the Engine in Cold Weather"
on page 7-8.
! WARNING