Minuteman SW5X PB40PH, Instruction Manual

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4.5 Working with the machine
The driver is requested to carefully
read this manual. All controls are
marked with easy-to-understand sym-
bols that ease familiarization. First
driving attempts should be limited to
clear areas until you are familiar with
all controls and their functions.
Please comply with the fol-
lowing safety provisions:
When working with the
SW5X all safety measures
generally applicable for
handling vehicles have to
be observed. No passenger
transport is admitted with
the SW5X. Warning and in-
struction labels attached to
the machine contain impor-
tant information about safe
operation and guarantee
your personal safety. Before
commencing work, the ope-
rator has to make sure that
the machine and its acces-
sories are in proper and sa-
fe condition and
comply with the provision
for safety at work. Do not
operate the SW5X without
protective devices.
4.5.1 Before Start of Engine
Open seat hood and check the follo-
wing:
- Engine oil level
- Visual check of the V-belts
- Fuel filling
- Open fuel cock (is located at a slot
of the air cleaner)
- Close seat hood
4.5.2 Start Engine
For safety reasons, the SW5X is
equipped with a seat contact switch.
Starting the engine is possible only
when the driver is seated.
- Switch all levers and switches to
neutral position. Actuate parking
brake.
- Actuate choke (with cold engine
only)
- Turn ignition key to switch on
ignition
- Continue turning ignition key clok-
kwise to start engine.
If the starting procedure
has to be repeated or if the
engine stops, re-starting is
possible only after ignition
has been turned off. The ig-
nition lock is equipped with
a protection to preclude re-
peated ignition with the en-
gine running.
Operation
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