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7.1.2 Starting the engine
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Do not start the engine in a closed
room. Otherwise, the air will be pol-
luted with exhaust gas that is very dan-
gerous.
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Make it a rule to set main gear shift
lever and PTO witch to the “neutral”
positions before starting the engine.
WARNING
Starting
1. Sit in the operator’s seat. If the tractor is equipped
with a ROPS, fasten the seat belt.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Place Main gear shift lever and PTO switch in the
Neutral position.
4. Place hydraulic control lever in lowest position.
5. Set the throttle lever approximately 1/4 of the way
forward (approximately 1500 rpm position).
6. Insert the key into the key box and turn it to the on
position
7. Make sure that the engine oil pressure lamp is on.
8. Wait for the glow plug lamp to go off.
9. Turn the key switch to the start position and the
starter will turn and the engine should start.
10. Make sure that the engine oil pressure lamp has
gone off. If the lamp is still on, immediately stop
the engine and check the lubrication system
11. Perform warm-up operations by running the en-
gine at the medium speed.
