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7. OPERATE THE ENGINE
SA221/324/424 Operation 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:
• release the forward and reverse drive pedal to N
(neutral) position
• range shift lever is in the N (neutral) position
(SA324/424)
• 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 the upright 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.
1. Open/Close the Fuel Shut-Off Valve
1. To open the fuel shut-off valve: Turn the fuel shut-
off valve to the ON (open) position.
2. To close the fuel shut-off valve: Turn the fuel
shut-off valve to the OFF (closed) position.
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.
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.
●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
• release the forward and reverse drive pedal
to N (neutral) position
• range shift lever is in the N (neutral) position
(SA324/424)
• the parking brake lock is engaged
• Power Take Off (PTO) switch in the OFF
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 "10. Turn the starter key switch to the
preheating position to energize the glow plug and
preheat the engine" on page 7-6.
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