Operating Procedures
Starting The Engine
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Operating Procedures
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SECTION 4 OPERATING PROCEDURES
4.1
Starting The Engine
Do not allow extended running of any engine indoors.
Do not attempt to operate your Articulator until you have read and
understand this manual in its entirety.
Do not allow anyone to operate your Articulator without proper training
and without first reading and understanding this manual in its entirety.
Perform the pre-operation equipment inspection before attempting to
operate your Articulator.
Perform the appropriate maintenance schedule(s) before attempting to
operate your Articulator.
The following safety conditions must be met before the engine will start:
Operator’s seat is occupied.
Auxiliary switches (blades, etc.) on the control panel are in the OFF positions.
Hand control levers are locked into NEUTRAL position.
Parking brake must be set to the ON position.
1.
Turn the key switch counter-clockwise to the GLOW position for 9 seconds. After 9 sec-
onds, adequate preheat should take place.
2.
Turn the key switch clockwise to the START position, and crank for 10 seconds.
Cranking engine for more than 10 seconds may cause starter motor
failure or damage. If the engine does not start in 10 seconds, allow a
60 second cool down period between starts. If, after several attempts,
the engine will still not start, discontinue the starting process until the
cause of malfunction is determined.