Labrie AUTOMIZER HELPING-HAND, Operator'S Manual

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Safety 45
Starting Up the Vehicle
Apply this procedure to start up your vehicle:
1.
Make sure no system will engage and/or start to operate as you start the engine.
2.
Make sure the shut-off valve on the hydraulic tank is fully open before starting the vehicle
(see Figure 2-20).
Figure 2-20 Suction line shut-off valve
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The hydraulic tank model may vary according to the options installed.
3.
Start the engine according to the chassis manufacturer’s recommendations.
4.
Once the engine is started, wait for air pressure to build up to at least 70 PSI.
5.
Engage the hydraulic system by pressing the pump switch (see Figure 2-21).
The pump switch turns from blue to green.
Figure 2-21 Hydraulic pump switch
Warning!
Failure to fully open the main valve will cause immediate damage to the pump, even if
the pump is turned off.