Shibaura ST460, Operator'S Manual

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SECTION 2 – OPERATION
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STARTING THE ENGINE
The key switch ① allows activation of the starter
motor and fuel delivery only when:
The PTO control switch
③
is in the “OFF”
position.
Forward/Reverse shuttle lever ② is in the
“NEUTRAL” position.
Clutch / Inching pedal
④
“FULLY”
depressed.
IMPORTANT: (EHSS TRANSMISSION ONLY)
The following procedures have to be performed,
after starting the tractor, to allow the EHSS
controller to be activated and enable the
transmission to operate.
Operator in the seat.
Fully depress and release Inching pedal.
NOTE: Always use safe practices when starting
your tractor. Turn the key to the extreme right.
Position the hand throttle forward so that it is
one-fourth to one-third open.
WARNING
Always sit in the operator's seat and apply
the parking brake, when starting the tractor.
Never attempt to start the engine while
standing beside the tractor.
IMPORTANT: Do not engage the starting motor
continuously for more than 30 seconds. Doing so
may cause starting motor failure.
The engine will shut off in approximately two
seconds if the operator leaves the seat without
the shuttle lever in the neutral position.
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