Sakai SV204 Series, Operating & Maintenance Instructions, Page: 50 / 100

2 OPERATION
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4) Turning the key to the position makes the engine
start. Release the key the moment the engine has
started. The key will automatically return to the “ ”
position.
CAUTION
• Do not allow the starter key to stay in the position for more than 15 seconds.
• When the engine fails to start, or you want to restart the engine immediately after
turning it off, wait around 30 seconds before restarting it.
• Check that the warning lamps on the monitor display go off immediately after the
engine is started. If any of these warning lamps becomes bright while the engine
is running, shut down the machine, determine the cause and rectify the fault.
2.3.3 After starting the engine
Try not to move to operation immediately after starting but observe the following:
IMPORTANT
Avoid increasing the engine speed abruptly before warming-up run is completed.
1) Run the engine at around 900 rpm for about 5 minutes to warm it up. Warming-up run
allows the lubricating oil to reach the vital parts of the engine and hydraulic system,
gradually warm the engine, engine oil and hydraulic oil to prepare the machine for driving.
2) After the warm-up operation, check that:
• Temperature gauge .......................................Pointer falls near the center zone.
• Fuel gauge ....................................................Pointer falls between the E and F marks.
• Charge lamp .................................................Has gone off.
• Engine oil pressure warning lamp .................Has gone off.
• Engine check lamp ........................................Has gone off.
• Auto regeneration lamp (green) ....................Has gone off.
• Parked regeneration request lamp (amber) ..Has gone off.
3) Check for the color of exhaust gas, listen for unusual sounds and vibration. If abnormal,
determine the cause and correct the problem.
WARNING
Keep staying at the driver’s seat while starting the engine.