Panther T14R - Operation and maintenance manual
ENGINE STARTING AND SHUTDOWN
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ENGINE STARTING AND
SHUTDOWN
STARTING THE ENGINE
In cold weather, connect the heaters to an external
power source prior to engine start.
To start the engine, perform the following:
» Apply the parking brake;
» Set the engine RPM to the minimum;
WARNING
Hazardous gases
A running engine produces hazardous gases.
Never run the engine in an enclosed space.
Open a window and ventilate the cab if running
the engine at idle for long periods outside.
NOTICE
Never use ether or other non-approved external
starting aid. Using such fluid or device could
damage the engine or its sub-systems.
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» Set the transmission to Neutral;
» Insert the key in the ignition switch and turn it to the
“RUN” position.
» In cold weather, wait until the “heater” icon disap-
pear from the LCD display.
» Once the “heater” icon has disappeared, turn the
key to the START position. Release once the
engine runs.
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