Operation
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Starting the engine
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Move the throttle lever (1) to
.
The excavator is equipped with an anti-theft sys-
tem. If someone tries to start the excavator with the
wrong key, the following message will be displayed:
If the bunch of keys contains metal parts, such as
key rings or other keys, the engine might fail to
start.
If the control lever lock is not raised, the following message will be displayed:
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Insert the key into the starter switch (1) and turn it to the
RUN position.
The preglowing indicator (display indication below, position 3)
comes on briefly. The engine can be started after it goes off.
The engine oil pressure indicator (display below, position 1)
lights up and goes off after the engine has started.
The charge lamp (display indication below, position 2) lights up
and goes off after the engine has started.
If Fuel is shown in the display, there are only 5.1 L of fuel left in the fuel tank. Refuel the excavator (page 80).
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Turn the starter switch to the START position and hold it there until the engine has started. Release the
starter switch.
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Lower the left control console and make sure that the control lever lock engages.
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Run the engine briefly at idling speed.
Operate the engine at low speed until the perating temperature is reached.
Set the engine speed required for operation:
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Move the throttle lever towards
until the engine reaches the required speed.
