McConnel RoboCut, Operator'S & Parts Manual

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STARTING THE ENGINE
Before attempting to start the engine ensure you have read and understood the
manual and observe all safety instructions surrounding use of the engine and
machine.
WARNING!
Engine must only be started in open air, never in an enclosed environment.
Diesel Engine Starting

Observe all Safety Instructions.

Ensure machine is in the open air and not in an enclosed environment.

Check fuel level and replenish if required.

Turn ignition key on the machine clockwise to the first position; pre-heat plug light on the
ignition panel will illuminate –
wait until light goes out before continuing.
NOTE: When the ignition key is turned to the first position the machine will perform a
sequence of system checks during which time lights on the control panel will be lit or
flashing, when the check is complete these lights will stay lit.

Start engine by a further turn of the ignition key.
Linking Remote Control Unit to Machine
To operate the machine remotely the control unit must first be ‘linked’ to the machine so that
command signals can be transmitted and received; the procedure is as follows;
NOTE: Ignition key must either be turned to the pre-starting position or the engine running to
allow the remote control to link to the machine.

Turn on the control unit by rotating the Emergency Stop Switch clockwise –
the button
will ‘spring out’ to the ON position.

Press and hold the horn button down –
the unit will search for the machine’s transmitter
and lock onto the signal, the horn will sound to confirm that the units are linked. Release
the horn button as soon as the confirmation sound is received.

If not already running, the machine can now be started by operation of the start button on
the remote controls (refer to controls section) –
release button as soon as the engine
starts.
NOTE: If the engine fails to start within 5 seconds release the button and wait for a
minute or so before trying again.
GENERAL CAUTION!
Never operate a starter for excessive uninterrupted periods attempting to start an engine as this
can damage or burn out the starter motor.