Landoll 425B Series, Operator'S Manual

Page: 34 / 88

3-20 F-543-1011 Edition
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Hydraulic Power Supply Engine
Operation (Option)
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 fluids before starting the
engine package: engine oil, fuel supply, hydraulic
oil. (Check oil level while semitrailer is not tilted.
If semitrailer is tilted, the oil level in the tank will
not read accurately.)
2. If the engine does not crank, check the following
on the battery: charge fluid, terminals, and
cables. Take corrective actions as needed.

CAUTION
Figure 3-13: Engine Control Panel
2. The ENGINE IGNITION SWITCH is located on the
engine control panel on the driver’s side of the
semitrailer. Use the key to start and stop the
Hydraulic Power Supply Engine
(See Figure 3-13.)
This switch has three positions:
3. The HYDRAULIC POWER SUPPLY ENGINE
CHOKE is located to the left of the Engine Ignition
Switch on the driver’s side of the semitrailer (See
Figure 3-13.) The purpose of the Choke is to aid the
starting procedure.
4. The HYDRAULIC POWER SUPPLY ENGINE
THROTTLE is located to the below the choke on the
driver’s side of the semitrailer. The Engine Throttle
controls the speed at which the engine operates
(See
Figure 3-13.) It is a variable position control:
5. To start, pull the choke completely out and set the
throttle to the MEDIUM IDLE position.
6. Turn the ignition key to the START position. The
engine should crank and then start.
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.
FULL OUT In this position, the engine throttle is
fully open, letting it run at full speed.
FULL IN In this position, the engine throttle is
closed, letting the engine run at a slow
idle.