LS tractor MT458, Operator'S Manual

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(1) Engine start
Throttle lever
Shuttle lever
Clutch pedal
1. Sit in the driver’s
seat and check if
the parking brake
is applied.
2. Place the main gear shift, range
gear shift lever, shuttle lever in
NEUTRAL and PTO switch in “ OFF ”
position.
3. Push the throttle lever
to the low speed
position.
4. Turn the key switch to
“ON” and check if the
engine oil pressure
indicator, battery
charging indicator, and
cold start aid indicator
are ON.
5. Wait until the cold start
aid indicator is OFF.
(about 10 seconds)
PTO switch
Throttle pedal
Key switch
Brake pedals
6. Depress clutch pedal
fully and turn key switch
to “
START ” position. As
soon as the engine has
been started, release
the key switch to go to
the “ON” position.
7. Check if the engine oil
pressure indicator and
battery charging indicator
are OFF.
If any of these indicators are
ON, stop the engine
immediately for check.
8. Run the engine for a
few minutes to allow
engine oil and
transmission oil to warm
up.
Caution
▶
Check each part before starting
engine.
▶
Check if there are any other
people around before starting.
▶
Place all the transmission gear
levers and switches in
NEUTRAL or “OFF” position.
4-2. Engine Start and Stop