III - OPERATION
11
STARTING PROCEDURE – DIESEL ENGINE
1.
Move fuel shut-off forward to
the “On” position.
2.
Open Throttle lever slightly.
3.
Turn key clockwise to the first,
“Preheat Position and hold for
a few seconds.
4.
Turn key further clockwise to
the “Start” position to crank
engine
.
5.
Once engine starts, release
key.
6.
Set throttle lever to idling
speed to allow engine to
warm up.
7.
If engine fails to start after
cranking 10 seconds, repeat
steps 3 and 4, allowing a
longer “Preheat”
period.
8.
To restart a warm engine,
move fuel shut-off to the “On”
position and turn key to start.
SHUT-OFF PROCEDURE – DIESEL ENGINE
1.
Park the Mini-Skid on level
ground. If it is necessary to
park on a slope, park across
the grade and block the
wheels.
2.
Lower the lift arms and
ground the bucket.
3.
Move throttle to a slow idling
position and allow the engine
to run for a few minutes to
cool down.
4.
Turn key counter – clockwise to
the “Off” position.
IMPORTANT
Be Sure the Ignition Key is in OFF
Position, or Even Removed, When the
Engine Is Not Running.
IMPORTANT
Ensure that the Auxiliary Lever is
Kept in Neutral When Not Being
Used to Avoid Wasting Power.
Engine is Difficult to Start if Lever is
Engaged. Hydraulic Oil May Also
Overheat.
IMPORTANT
Do Not Crank Engine with Starter for
More Than 10 Seconds at a Time, as
This Will Overheat the Starter.
IMPORTANT
Do Not Put Mini-Skid Under Full
Load Condition Until It Has Had an
Adequate Warm-up Period.
