Case CX135SR, Operator'S Manual

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CHAPTER 4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
4-6
Issued 8-04 Bur 6-34551NA
CT02C193 Figure 7
BRINGING THE ENGINE UP TO OPERATING
TEMPERATURE
With the engine throttle button a quarter open, start
the engine and allow it to run approximately for 5 to
1 0 m i n u t e s . W h e n t h e c o o l a n t t e m p e r a t u r e
increases, carry out the hydraulic fluid warm-up
procedure.
CT02C188 Figure 8
HYDRAULIC FLUID WARM-UP
Turn the engine throttle button to half-open position.
Operate the bucket control slowly until the bucket is
completely closed. Operate the arm retracting control
slowly until the arm is completely retracted and hold
the control in this position for 30 seconds. During this
time the temperature of the hydraulic fluid will
increase.
After 30 seconds, extend the arm completely and
hold the control in this position a further 30 seconds.
Repeat this operation of retraction and extension of
the arm until the temperature increases.
Operate the travel and attachment controls three or
four times to activate hydraulic fluid circulation.
ENGINE OPERATION
When the engine has started and before beginning
work, the following procedure must be observed:
1. Let the engine idle for about five minutes until it
has warmed up.
2. Move the engine throttle button to the maximum
speed position.
Once nor mal operating temperature has been
reached, check the following:
1. The exhaust smoke is normal.
2. There is no abnormal noise or vibration.
3. There are no oil, fuel or water leaks.
The engine sho uld be r un at f ull speed whe n
operating conditions permit.
The operating speed of the machine and of the
attachment should be controlled by means of the
control levers.
Check the indicators and lamps on the instrument
panel regularly.
IMPORTANT: Stop the engine immediately if one of
the following situations occurs:
1. Sudden increase or decrease in engine speed.
2. Abnormal noise.
3. Black smoke at the exhaust.
4. Lighting up of oil pressure, battery, engine
electrical circuit (if equipped) indicator lamps on
the instrument panel during operation.
5. Lighting up of the overheating indicator lamp on
the instrument panel during operation.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. Turn the engine throttle button to low idle position
and let the engine run for a minute or so.
IMPORTANT: In cold weather, let the engine run for
about five minutes at idle speed.
IMPORTANT: Always let the engine run at idle before
switching off completely, except in emergency
situations.
CT02C194
Figure 9
2. Turn the starter switch key to the OFF position.