LS tractor MT345E, Operator'S Manual

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3. Pull the throttle lever to
the low speed position.
1. Sit in driver’s
seat and apply
parking brake
2. Place the range gear shift lever
and HST forward/reverse pedal in
NEUTRAL , and PTO switch in OFF .
6. Turn key switch to
“ START” position. As
soon as the engine
starts, release the key
switch to “ON” position.
Brake pedals
HST pedals
Throttle lever
PTO switch
Key switch
8. Run the engine for a
few minutes to allow
engine oil and
transmission oil to warm
up.
7. Check if the battery charging
indicator and engine oil
pressure indicator are OFF
after starting engine.
If not, stop the engine
immediately and check the
problem.
5. Wait until the cold start
aid indicator is OFF.
(about 10 seconds)
4. Turn key switch to “ON”
position and check if the
battery charging
indicator, engine oil
pressure indicator and
cold start aid indicator
are ON.
HST type
Caution
▶
Check each part before starting
engine.
▶
Check if there are any other
people around before starting.
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Place all the transmission gear
levers and switches in
NEUTRAL or “OFF” position.