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Operating Instructions
GB
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1.
ENSURE
the drive lever is in the neutral position.
2. Allow the engine to idle for 1-3 minutes.
3. Turn the key to the
OFF
position (Figure 12, Item 2) and remove it from the barrel.
WARMING UP PROCEDURE
Before using the dumper in cold conditions, the hydraulic oil must be warmed-up.
WARMING THE ENGINE
1. Ensure the dumper is ready to be started and the pre-start procedures listed
in this manual have been followed.
2. Start the engine.
3. Run the engine at idle speed for 10 minutes.
DO NOT
operate any hydraulic
components during this time.
WARMING THE HYDRAULIC OIL
1. Gently increase the engine speed to approximately half-throttle.
2. Warm the hydraulic oil by holding the dumper skip down for several minutes.
3. Operate all hydraulic components (dumper skip up/down, steering) for at least 5 minutes. This will warm all hydraulic valves.
Once the above procedure has been completed, check for correct speed / control of operation of all hydraulic components.
4. If the components still operate slowly, repeat the above procedure.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Ensure the dumper is ready to be started and the pre-start procedures listed in this manual have been followed.
2.
ENSURE
the battery isolator key is in place and switched on.
3. Sit in the operator seat and
ENSURE
the pedals can be reached with ease.
4.
ENSURE
the seat belt is fastened correctly.
5.
ENSURE
the drive lever is in the neutral position (or the engine will not crank).
6. Insert the key (Figure. 12, Item 5) into the ignition
7. Turn the key to the heat position (Item 1) The pre-heat warning light will illuminate on the console. Hold the key in this position
and wait for the pre-heat warning light to go out.
8. Turn the key to the crank position (item 4) and hold it until the engine starts. The key will return to
ON
position (Item 2) once the
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DO NOT
crank for an extended period. Maximum 10 secs.
ENSURE the dumper is stationary and parked correctly on stable, level ground before attempting to stop
the engine.
CAUTION
1
2
3
4
5
NEVER use an engine starting aid such as ether. This may result in damage being caused to the engine.
CAUTION
ALWAYS ensure you know how to safely switch this engine OFF before you switch it ON in case you
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WARNING
Wait at least 30 seconds before you attempt to start the engine again. This procedure will allow the
battery voltage to recover and prevent damage to the starter motor due to the low battery voltage.
CAUTION
9.
NEVER
engage the starter motor whilst the engine is currently running.
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ENSURE
that all the warning lights have gone off.
11. If there are any warning lights still illuminated, or they come on again once the engine is running, stop the engine as soon as it
is safe to do so and investigate the cause.
DO NOT
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