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8-2. Engine start.operation method
8-3. Engine stop method
Return the throttle lever to the slow-speed position.
Turn OFF the switch and remove the key.
Shift the throttle lever to High rotation.
Check the indicators and preheating.
K e y t o “ O N ” p o s i t i o n ( e n e r g i z a t i o n
and preheating) lets preheating start
automatically.
Start
After the glow lamp went out (completion of
preheating), Key to “START” position makes
the engine start.
*
If starting the engine before the glow
lamp goes out, it may cause blowout of
the fuse.
Operation
Key to “ON” position.
Park the machine in a horizontal state, turn off the engine, and check that all
movable sections have stopped. Then put on the side brake and remove the key
before leaving the machine. Never park the machine on a slope.
8-4. Precautions to take when leaving the machine
3
4
2
2
1
1
CAUTION
Ordinary bolt
8 (80)
18 (180)
36 (360)
60 (600)
90 (900)
M 6
M 8
M10
M12
M14
Heat-treated bolt
16 (160)
36 (360)
72 (720)
120 (1200)
Bolts are used for each part. After initial use of the machine, the bolts and nuts may
get loose. Tighten loose bolts and nuts.
7. Tightening each part
8. Engine starting sequence
Optimum tightening torque: N.m (kgf.cm)
Before starting the engine, read the diesel engine operation manual to
thoroughly understand the contents.
Put on the side brake and set all driving units at the neutral position.
Check that the covers are at correct positions and that there is no one
around the machine, and confirm safety before starting the engine.
Do not start the engine in a room without an appropriate ventilator.
Check that the knife clutch lever is disengaged before starting the engine.
8-1. Engine start
WARNING
Start
Stop
Position
Energization and preheating
Charge
lamp
Glow
lamp
Oil
pressure
lamp
Within 5 seconds after starting the engine, the safety equipments do not function
due to the control circuit. Accordingly do not operate the machine for a period of
5 seconds after starting.
C A U T I O N
*
When storing the machine outdoors or for a long time, be sure to put the
rubber cap on.
