Haulotte Group HT21RT O, Maintenance Book

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108 4000511390 E03.16 USA / GB
Chassis and turntable
KUBOTA diesel engine
MS0029
2 - Operating the engine
2.1 - STARTING THE ENGINE (NORMAL)
13 Starter
14 Fan belt
15 Oil pressure switch
16 Flywheel
17 Oil drain plug
18 Oil pan
To avoid personal injury :
• Do not allow children to approach the machine while the engine is running.
• Be sure to install the machine on which the engine is installed, on a flat place.
• Do not run the engine on gradients.
• Do not run the engine in an enclosed area. Exhaust gas can cause air pollution and exhaust gas poisoning.
• Keep your hands away from rotating parts (such as fan, pulley, belt, flywheel etc.) during operation.
• Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Do not wear loose, torn or bulky clothing around the machine. It may catch on moving parts or controls, leading to
the risk of accidents. Use additional safety items, e.g. hard hat, safety boots or shoes, eye and hearing protection,
gloves, etc., as appropiate or required.
• Do not wear radio or music headphones while operating engine.
• Check to see if it is safe around the engine before starting.
• Reinstall safeguards and shields securely and clear all maintenance tools when starting the engine after maintenence.
• Do not use ether or any starting fluid for starting the engine, or a sever damage will occur.
• When starting the engine after a long storage (of more than 3 months), first set the stop lever to the "STOP" position
and then activate the starter for about 10 seconds to allow oil to reach every engine part.