4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Starting the engine
When the operator sits in the seat the instrument cluster panel will light all functions for about
3 s
, during this time the
instrument cluster is self-checking the electrical circuits. All lights will go off except the parking brake and the fasten
seat belt light will flash until the seat belt is buckled or the restraint bar (if equipped) is lowered. The instrument cluster
will sense this and the fasten seat belt light will go off allowing the operator to start the machine.
NOTICE:
If the machine is to be operated in consistently low temperatures, contact your dealer for the correct oil.
NOTICE:
ALWAYS allow the engine and hydraulic system to warm up before applying a load.
NOTICE:
If the engine does not start within
30 s
, allow the starter to cool for one minute and then begin the procedure
again.
Start the engine:
1. Adjust the seat, fasten the seat belt, and lower the restraint bar (if equipped).
2. Place the control levers in the neutral position.
3. If applicable, put the High Flow (HF)/High Pressure (HP) switch in the standard flow (center) position.
4. Increase the throttle to approximately 1/8 throttle.
5. Sound the horn to alert others of your intentions. Follow the applicable system start procedure.
Keyless system start:
6. Press the POWER button.
7. Monitor the instrument cluster lamps. If the engine preheat lamp illuminates, wait until the lamp is off before you
start the engine.
8. Press and hold the START button until the engine starts. Do not hold the START button for longer than
30 s
.
9. After starting the engine, monitor the indicator lights and confirm that the machine functions are normal.
Keyed system start:
6. Turn the key switch to the RUN position.
7. Monitor the instrument cluster lamps. If the engine preheat lamp illuminates, wait until the lamp is off before you
start the engine.
8. Turn and hold the key in the START position until the engine starts. Do not hold the key in the START position for
longer than
30 s
.
9. After starting the engine, monitor the indicator lights and confirm that the machine functions are normal.
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Summary of Contents for 200 Series
Page 60: ...2 SAFETY INFORMATION 2 44 ...
Page 130: ...3 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS 3 70 ...
Page 154: ...5 TRANSPORT OPERATIONS 5 14 ...
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Page 250: ...7 MAINTENANCE 7 86 ...
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