Landoll 317D, Operator'S Manual

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3-20 F-486-1011 Edition
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Hydraulic Power Supply Engine
Operation
1. The Hydraulic Power Supply Engine system is used
to power the hydraulic functions, should the tractor
not be equipped with hydraulic hookups.
IMPORTANT
1. Check the following fluid levels before starting
the engine package: engine oil, fuel supply,
hydraulic oil. (Check oil level while semitrailer is
not tilted as tilting will change the oil level in the
tank.)
2. If the engine does not crank, check the following
on the battery: charge, fluid, terminals, and
cables. Take corrective actions as needed.
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CAUTION
2. The ENGINE IGNITION SWITCH is located by the
hydraulic controls on the driver’s side of the
semitrailer. Use the key to start and stop the
Hydraulic Power Supply Engine
(See Figure 3-12.)
This switch has three positions:
3. The HYDRAULIC POWER SUPPLY ENGINE
CHOKE is located by the Engine Ignition Switch on
the driver’s side of the semitrailer (See Figure 3-12.)
The purpose of the Choke is to aid the starting
procedure.
Figure 3-12: Engine Ignition Switch
If the hydraulic fluid level is low during operation,
the semitrailer may not operate correctly,
resulting in damage to the semitrailer.
OFF In this position, the power package
engine does not run. The key can only
be inserted or removed from this
position.
RUN In this position, the engine runs without
activating the starter.
START In this position, the starter cranks the
power package engine, to start it. After
the engine is started, release the key to
the RUN position.
IN This is normal operating position.
OUT Set the choke in this position as an aid
to start the engine. Once the engine is
started, push in the choke fully.