Gehl Z17 GEN:2, Operator'S Manual

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13. Operating Instructions
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13-2-1. Normal start-up
1) Pull the accelerator lever (1) back to the "RUN" position.
2) Set the starter switch key in the starter switch (2) to the
"START" position. The engine will start.
3) After the engine has started, let go of the starter switch
key.
The starter switch key will return to the "ON" position by
itself.
Note :
When the engine is warm, the engine can start up even if
the accelerator lever is left in the "IDLING" position.
IMPORTANT
To protect the starter motor and the battery:
• Do not keep the starter switch key in the "START"
position for more than 10 seconds.
• If the engine fails to start, do not attempt to start the
engine immediately again, but set the switch to the
"OFF" position and wait for approximately 30 sec-
onds, then start the engine again.
The swing motor brake is engaged when the engine is
"OFF", but is released when the engine starts.
13-2. Starting up the engine
• First check that there are no people or obstacles
around the machine.
Then sound the horn and start the engine.
• Be sure that you are seated on the operator's
seat when starting the engine.
• When starting the engine in an enclosed place,
be sure that there is adequate ventilation so that
the exhaust gases can escape.
020324-00X
(1)
(2)
020325-00E
Idling
Run
(1)
START
ON
OFF
022489-00X
HEAT
START
ON
OFF
022490-00X
HEAT
10 seconds 10 seconds 30 seconds
Turn on the
starter motor Turn on the
starter motor Pause
Absolutely required pause
(The starter switch is in the "OFF" position)
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