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To start a vehicle equipped with the
standard electrical starting system, follow
these steps:
STARTING PROCEDURE
NOTE - All Kalmar tractors are designed to
start in
NEUTRAL ONLY.
The starter should not
operate if the vehicle is in any other gear.
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Place the transmission control in NEU-
TRAL.
3. Apply the service brakes using the floor
mounted treadle valve and hold the brakes
in the position.
4. Insert the ignition key into the switch
and rotate the key clockwise to the RUN
position.
5. Wait for the “Wait to Start” light on the
dash to go out if the vehicle is equipped
with one.
6. Turn the key to the start position. When
engine starts, release the key and allow the
switch to remain in the Run position.
CAUTION - If the engine
does not start within 30
seconds, release the starter
switch and wait 3 minutes
to allow the starter motor to cool.
If after 3 repeated attempts, the
engine still fails to start, stop and
determine the cause. The starter
motor may be damaged by repeat-
ed attempts to start the engine.
STARTING THE ENGINE
(See page 22, Starting the Vehicle)
WARNING - Always set
parking brake and place
shifter in neutral before
attempting to start en-
gine. Failure to do so may cause
the vehicle to move suddenly and
unexpectedly when the starter is
engaged.
WARNING - All Kalmar
tractors are designed to
start in NEUTRAL ONLY. If
the vehicle you are oper-
ating starts while it is in gear, DO
NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE. Shut
the vehicle down and have the neu-
tral lock-out switch repaired before
operating the vehicle.
DANGER - Never attempt
to start the vehicle from
any position other than the
driver’s seat. Attempting
to start the vehicle while stand-
ing, outside of the cab, or in the
engine compartment may cause the
vehicle to move uncontrolled and
cause serious injury or death.
The following is provided as general
guideline information. Always follow
all instructions provided in the engine
manufacturer’s operation manual. Differ-
ent makes and models of engines have
different operating characteristics and
requirements. There are some important
guidelines to follow when starting any
Kalmarequipped with a diesel engine.
These are listed below.
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