Dynapac F1200C, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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External starting (starting aid)
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The engine can be started with the help of an external power source if the batteries
are empty and the starter no longer turns.
Suitable power sources are:
- Other vehicles with a 24V system
- Additional 24V battery
- Start device that is suitable for external starting (24 V/90 A).
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Standard chargers or quick chargers cannot be used for external starting.
To externally start the engine:
Set the drive lever (1) to the centre position and the speed adjuster (2) to minimum
- Insert the ignition key (3) in position "0".
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The starting aid cable must be connect-
ed to 24 V.
- First connect the positive terminal (1)
to the start aid battery with the positive
terminal (2) of the vehicle battery.
- Then connect the negative terminal
(3) of the start aid battery to ground of
the discharged vehicle, e.g. to the en-
gine block or to a bolt (4) on the ma-
chine frame.
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Do not connect the start aid cable to the
negative terminal of the discharged bat-
tery! Danger of explosion!
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Lay the start aid cable so that it can be
disconnected once the engine is running.
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The vehicle cannot be started if the "Start inhibit" (4) or "Error message" (5) indicator
lamps are on.
The "Start inhibit" indicator lamps shows that the following states are present on the
operating panel or remote control:
- Emergency stop button (6) pressed
- Auger function (7) switched to "AUTO" or "MANUAL"
- Conveyor function (8) switched to "AUTO" or "MANUAL"
The "Error message" indicator lamp shows that an engine fault prevents the starting
process.
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