Shibaura CM314, Operator'S Manual

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STARTING THE ENGINE
SAFETY STARTING DEVICE
Your CM Mower is equipped with four safety
switches;
HST foot pedals, PTO lever, master brake pedal
and seat. The engine can be started only when;
•
HST foot pedals are released
•
PTO lever is disengaged
•
Depressing the master brake pedal or
applying the parking brake
•
Operator is in seat.
For safe operation the front mounted equipment
should be lowered prior to starting the engine.
WARNING: NEVER ATTEMPT TO START THE
ENGINE WHILE STANDING BESIDE THE
UNIT-ALWAYS SIT IN THE SEAT WHEN
STARTING THE ENGINE.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT ENGAGE THE STAR-
TING MOTOR CONTINUOUSLY FOR MORE
THAN 30 SECONDS; DOING SO MAY CAUSE
STARTING MOTOR FAILURE.
WARM WEATHER STARTING
To start a cold engine in warm weather or to
start an engine that is warm;
1. Depress the master brake pedal fully and
move the PTO and transmission shift levers
to the off and neutral positions.
2. Move the hand throttle forward to a near half
open position.
3. Turn the key switch to the“start”position.
When the engine starts, release the key.
Check to be sure the warning lights go out. If
the engine fails to start after cranking for
approximately 10 seconds, refer to the
following “COLD WEATHER STARTING”
information.
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OPERATION
A B
C
D
KEY SWITCH
1. ‘STOP’ Position
2. ‘Run’ Position
3. ‘Cold Start’ Position
4. ‘starter’ Position