Baroness LM551, Owner'S Operating Manual, Page: 46 / 102

After the thermo-start lamp turns off,
immediately set the ignition key to the
"START" position.
Important
Quickly returning the ignition key from the
"START" position to the "ON" position may
result in damage to the device.
When the starter starts rotating and the
engine starts, slowly return the ignition key
to the "ON" position.
Make sure that the charge lamp and oil
pressure lamp turn off.
If they do not turn off, stop the engine and
inspect the machine.
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1 Charge lamp
2 Oil pressure lamp
Move the throttle lever to the "Low speed"
position, and then warm up the engine for 1
to 2 minutes.
Gradually move the throttle lever toward the
"High speed" position.
Procedure to Stop Engine
Set the traveling pedal to the neutral
position.
Depress the brake pedal, and then apply
the parking brake lever.
Set the reel rotation switch to the "Stop"
position.
Shift the throttle lever toward the "Low
speed" position, and then let the engine idle
for 1 to 2 minutes.
Switch the ignition key to the "OFF"
position.
Make sure that the engine has stopped.
Remove the ignition key.
Leave the driver's seat.
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Close the fuel cock of the fuel filter.
Close the fuel cock of the water separator.
Safety Mechanisms
This machine features a safety device for
starting/stopping the engine.
As for starting the engine, the safety device
prevents the engine from starting unless it
meets each of the following four conditions.
An operator is sitting on the seat.
The parking brake is applied.
The reel rotation switch is set to the "Stop"
position.
The traveling pedal is set to the neutral
position.
Important
When you restart the engine after the safety
device stops the engine, be sure to return the
ignition key to the "STOP" position first, and
then restart it.
Otherwise the engine does not start.
In the event the operator leaves the seat with
the parking brake applied and the engine
running, the safety device will be activated
and will stop the engine under any of the
following conditions:
The traveling pedal is not set to the neutral
position. (The operator has depressed the
traveling pedal.)
The reel rotation switch is set to the
"Rotate" position.
Warning Mechanisms
This machine features various warning
mechanisms.
Overheat Warning Buzzer
If the water temperature inside the engine
exceeds 110 degrees Celsius, a buzzer will
sound. (intermittent tone)
Hydraulic Oil Level Warning Buzzer
If the oil level in the hydraulic tank decreases
by approximately 3.0 dm
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(3.0 L) from the
specified level, a buzzer will sound.
(continuous tone)
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Handling Instructions
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Procedure to Start / Stop Engine