Gehl 383Z, Operator'S Manual

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Printed in U.S.A. 3-17 918196/EP0913
Engine Start Procedure
1. Adjust the operator’s seat to desired settings.
2. Fasten the seat belt.
3. Be sure all levers and controls are in the neutral
positions.
4. Make sure no one is dangerously close to the
machine.
5. Insert the ignition key into the switch and turn it
clockwise to the (II) position. Indicators for oil
pressure and battery voltage will light. In cold
weather, the glow plug indicator will come on
while the glow plugs warm the engine.
6. Turn the key fully clockwise and hold it until the
engine starts, and then release the key.
Note: The key must be returned to the (I) position
between attempts to start the engine in order to activate
the glow plug system.
7. Allow engine to warm up at idle speed for approxi-
mately 10 - 15 minutes to fully warm up all sys-
tems.
8. Test the controls.
Cold-weather Engine Starting Procedure
Note: Install an in-block or tank-style engine heater,
which will keep engine block and oil warm for easier
cold-weather starting.
Note: Be sure the engine oil is correct type and viscos-
ity for the ambient (air) temperature. Refer to “Fluid
Capacities/Lubricants” on page 1-4.
Note: Be sure the battery is fully charged.
1. Start the engine according to
“Engine Start Proce-
dure” on page 3-17
.
2. Advance the throttle to 1/4 engine speed for a
faster warm up.
3. As the engine warms up, move the throttle lever to
the idle position.
After Starting/During Operation
Check the following after startup and during operation.
Stop the engine and fix problems before continuing
operation.
1. Warning indicator lights on?
2. Travel drive/steering operating properly?
3. Boom, dipper, cab rotation and bucket controls
operating properly?
4. Engine exhaust excessively smoky?
Engine Shut-down
Mandatory Safety Shutdown Procedure
Before leaving the machine:
1. Bring the machine to a complete stop on a level
surface. Avoid parking on an incline or a hillside,
but if this is not possible, park across the slope.
2. Lower the working equipment to the ground and
support it securely.
3. Run the engine at idle speed for a few minutes to
allow systems to cool after operation at full speed.
4. Turn the key fully counter-clockwise to shut off the
engine. Wait for all movement to stop.
DANGER
DO NOT run the engine in an enclosed area
without proper ventilation. Be sure there is
adequate fresh air if running the machine in
an enclosed area.
IMPORTANT
Do not activate the starter motor for longer
than 20 seconds during each starting
attempt. If the engine does not start, turn
the key fully counter-clockwise, wait 30 sec-
onds, and then attempt to start the engine
again.
IMPORTANT
Indicator lights must go out when engine
starts. If they do not, turn the engine off
IMMEDIATELY. Do not use the machine
until the problem has been identified and
repaired.