Engine Starting
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Do not use aerosol types of starting aids such as ether. Such use could result in an explosion and personal injury. |
- Move all hydraulic controls to the HOLD position or to the NEUTRAL position.
- Move the hydraulic lockout control to the RAISED position.
Note: The engine will not start unless the hydraulic lockout control is in the RAISED position.
- Move the governor control lever to full travel before you start the engine.
- If the engine is cold,turn the engine start switch key counterclockwise and hold the key in this position for twenty seconds.
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NOTICE Do not crank the engine for more than 20 seconds. Allow the starter to cool for two minutes before cranking again.
- Turn the engine start switch key to the START position.
- When the engine starts, release the engine start switch key.
- If the engine does not start, release the engine start switch key and allow the starter motor to cool. Then, repeat steps 4 through step 6.
- After the engine starts, move the governor control lever to LOW IDLE and allow the engine to warm up. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine and Machine Warm-Up".
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