OPERATION
05.2
Operation
11-04
RoGator 418
Starting the Engine
DANGER
!
Caution: Take care to avoid (fatal)
injuries when starting the vehicle.
Do not start the engine if a short
will be caused due to inter-
changed starter leads. The engine
starts properly if the circuit is
properly connected. NEVER start
the vehicle when standing on the
ground. Only start the vehicle from
the seat when the vehicle is in
neutral and the parking brake ap-
plied.
DANGER
!
Caution: Ensure for sufficient ven-
tilation when starting the vehicle
in an enclosed space. EXHAUST
GASES are POISONOUS. If the
engine is being started with jump-
ing cables, ensure that no sparks
are produced. BATTERY GAS is
EXPLOSIVE.
Turn the key to “ON”. Continue to turn the key to
“START” and hold it there until the engine is run-
ning. The engine must start within 30 seconds. DO
NOT let the starter run longer than 30 seconds. Al-
low the starter one minute to cool before repeating a
start. Let the engine run with a small load until the
temperature gauge indicates operating temperature.
Restarting a Stalled Engine
Start a stalled engine IMMEDIATELY in order to
prevent a marked rise in temperature.
Continue working or allow the engine to run at 1000
– 1200 rpm for two minutes before stopping the en-
gine.
Starting at Low Temperatures
(See the engine manual.)
Hydraulic System – Operation at
Low Temperatures
Ambient
Temperature
Warm-up Procedure
5
º
C – and
higher
Allow the engine to run about
10 minutes at a speed of 1500
rpm.
-1
º
C to 5
º
C
Allow the engine to run about
20 minutes at a speed of 1500
rpm.
Below -1
º
C
Allow the engine to run for 30
minutes at a speed of 800 rpm
or lower. Observe the boost
pressure. The minimum boost
pressure should be 20 bar and
remain constant. If the pressure
is below 20 bar or fluctuates,
stop the engine. The oil must
be heated or changed. Fill with
oil, type ISO VG 46.
ATTENTION: An incorrect starting procedure dur-
ing low temperatures can lead to heavy damage to
the hydraulic system. Follow the table below to
perform the cold start properly. Observe the boost
pressure readings on the screen. The minimum
boost pressure should be 20 bar. Stop engine if
the boost pressure is lower than the minimum
value or if the reading fluctuates. The engine speed
should be less than 1500 rpm.
NOTE: The filter warning light may illuminate. The
light will extinguish when the machine reaches the
operating temperature of 21ºC.
