Iseki SF310, Operator'S Manual, Page: 44 / 92

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i. Shift the throttle lever,9, to the high speed position ( ).
j. Turn the key to the GLOW position ( ) and hold it
there about five to ten seconds.
IMPORTANT: Never keep on pre-heating more than 10
seconds, or the glow plugs may burn out.
k. Turn the starter key to the START position ( ), and
the starter is activated to crank the engine.
IMPORTANT: Do not hold the starter key more than 10
seconds in the START position
( ) . When
the engine fails to start, return the key to
the STOP
( ) position and wait at least
20 seconds before the next attempt. If you
do not, the battery will be discharged too
fast.
l. As soon as the engine starts, release the starter key.
The key will return automatically to the ON position
(
).
m. Release the master brake pedal gradually.
n. Make sure that the charge lamp and oil pressure lamp
turn off.
IMPORTANT: If the oil pressure should remain lit, stop
the engine immediately and check the
engine lubrication system.
o. When the engine starts, shift the throttle lever to an
intermediate speed position, that is, between the high
speed and low speed positions (
and ). Let the
engine idle for about 5 minutes at least.
IMPORTANT: • Never turn the starter key to the START
position ( ) after the engine starts, or the
starter motor will be damaged.
• Insufficient idling time will cause poor lubri-
cation of the engine due to high viscosity
of engine oil, which will lead to a shorter
life of the engine.
CAUTION:
• During engine warming up, be sure to apply
the effect to the brakes to avoid the front
mower from travelling unexpectedly.
Note: Warming up criteria and atmospheric temperatures:
(4) PTO switch A: Charge lamp
(8) Starter switch B: Oil pressure lamp
(9) Throttle lever
(8) Starter key A: GLOW
B: STOP position
C: ON position
D: START position
(9) Throttle lever A: High speed B: Low speed
9
4
B A
8
A
B
C
D
8
9
A
B
FIG. 47
FIG. 48
FIG. 49
Atmospheric temperatures
Higher than 0 °C (32°F)
0 °C to -10°C (32°F to 14°F)
-10°C to -20°C (14°F to -4°F)
Lower than -20°C (-4°F)
Required warming up
5 to 10 minutes
10 to 20 minutes
20 to 30 minutes
more than 30 minutes