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NOTICE
The motion alarm buzzer sounds when
the machine is in motion to warn the
people nearby.
Starting the Engine
1.
Starting from Ground
1‒1
Do the following to start the engine from the
lower control panel.
Turn the key switch to “LOWER
CONTROL,” and then, make sure
that both of the oil pressure and
charge lights go on.
M082L522
Hour Meter
Key Switch
Oil Pressure Light
Charge Light
Water Temperature Light
Air Cleaner Clog Light
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WARNING
When the engine is overheated, do not
remove the radiator cap, as the heated
water will splash out, resulting in scald.
NOTICE
If any of the lights below are lit while
operating, stop using the machine, and,
following the separate service manual,
check the problem.
(a) Charge light
After starting the engine,
the charge light goes off .
If the light goes on whilst
the engine is in motion, it is
because of a charging system failure
(b) Oil pressure light
After starting the engine,
the oil pressure light goes
off . If the light goes on
whilst the engine is in
motion, it is because of an
engine lubrication system failure.
If this light goes on whilst the engine is
in motion, check the engine lubrication
system, e.g., shortage or leakage of
engine oil or oil fi lter clogging.
(c) Water temperature light
When the engine cooling
water temperature goes
up abnormally, the engine
stops and this light goes on
to protect the engine from
overheat. This light stays off when the
key switch is just turned to “ON.”
If this light goes on during operations,
stop using the machine and check the
engine cooling system, e.g., shortage of
cooling water and broken fan belt.
(d) Air cleaner clog light
This light goes on when the
air fi lter is clogged. Clean or
change the air fi lter element,
if this light goes on whilst the
engine is in motion.
(e) Hour meter
The hour meter indicates the usage
time of the machine. The hour meter
is usually read when doing checks,
maintenance, refueling, etc.
Operation
