SAME SOLARIS 35, Use And Maintenance

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SECTION III USE
Starting the engine
Before starting the engine through the ignition key:
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Switch off all battery-operated equipment (such as headlamps,di-
rection indicators, electric fan, windshield wiper, heating systems).
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Depress the clutch pedal.
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Set the P.T.O. clutch selector to ENGINE START - OFF position,
(see the label on page 41).
IMPORTANT - Under certain operating conditions it may not be
possible to set the PTO clutch selector to ENGINE START - OFF
position, the tractor can be started by moving the PTO clutch lever
to disengaged position (see the figure on page 33).
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Move the shuttle lever to neutral position.
Insert the key and turn to N 1 ,making sure that the engine oil pressure and
alternator lights come on.
Turn the key to the start N 2 , and accelerate as appropriate.
When engine has started, release the key, which will automatically return
to position N
1 .
If engine does not start, repeat the operation when starter motor has
stopped (after 10-15 seconds) a maximum of 3-4 times.
In particularly cold climates, the tractor should be equipped with
thermostarter
In this case the ignition switch is provided with the thermostarter
preheating position ( ), therefore turn the ignition key to this position
and wait until the related pilot lamp lights up.
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WARNING: LIQUID COOLING SYSTEMS BUILD UP PRESSURE AS
THE ENGINE GETS HOT. BEFORE REMOVING THE RADIATOR CAP,
STOP THE ENGINE AND LET THE SYSTEM COOL.
CHECK THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM AND ADD COOLANT AS
REQUIRED.