ASV PT-80, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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OPERATION
Starting Procedure
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Starting Procedure
Upon completion of the pre-
operation safety check, if all
items are in compliance, you are
ready to start your machine.
To start the machine:
1. Enter the machine (lift arms
in lowered position) from the
front while maintaining at
least 3-point contact with the
machine at all times to
ensure your safety. (2-
hands, one foot or vice-
versa)
2. Sit down into the operator
seat, fasten the seat belt
securely around your lower
abdomen and pivot the
lap bar restraint into posi-
tion.
3. From the SLOW position,
move the throttle to 1/3 open
by pressing the foot pedal
forward approximately 1/3 of
its travel.
4. Insert the key into the igni-
tion switch and turn it to the
left for approximately 6 sec-
onds to pre-heat the engine.
During this time, the glow
plug operation light will
illuminate.
5. Once the engine has been
pre-heated, turn the key to
the right and hold to start the
engine. Release the key as
soon as the engine fires.
6. Once running, reduce throt-
tle to a low idle by pushing
back slowly on the foot
pedal with your heel. Allow
the engine to idle for 3-5
minutes to reach operating
temperature.
7. Once the engine has
reached operating tempera-
ture, set desired RPM by
moving the foot pedal into
position.
The machine is now ready for
operation.
Failure to fasten your seat belt
could result in serious injury or
death.
WARNING
Do not use aerosol type starting
aids such as ether. Explosion
may result.
WARNING
Do not crank the engine for
more than 20 seconds. Allow
the starter to cool for two min-
utes before cranking again.
CAUTION