OPERATION
PRE-STARTING INSPECTION
Before you start your Crawler for the first time
each day, perform the following checks:
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Check oil level.
Check air intake system.
Check fuel filter.
Remove trash and oil/dirt deposits.
TRACKS, ATTACHMENTS, SHEET METAL
Check for bent, broken, or missing parts.
Check Track Springs.
HARDWARE
Check for loose or missing parts.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Check for worn or frayed wires or loose
connections.
LUBRICATION
Check lubrication points shown in Periodic
Service section of this Manual.
GUARDS AND SHIELDS
Check for tightness and condition.
BATTERY COMPARTMENT
Remove trash.
Check cables for tightness and corrosion.
FUEL TANK
Check fuel level.
OPERATOR'S STATION
Check control levers for free movement.
Clean fenders and instrument panel.
Adjust Seat location to fit operator.
CAUTION - Before you start the engine:
Clear the work area of people and obstacles.
Check the condition of the Crawler. (Pre-
start inspection).
Be sure there is enough ventilation.
Be sure to know the correct starting and
stopping procedure.
Sit in the Operator's Seat.
PREPARE FOR ENGINE STARTING
1. Allow Left and Right Track Controls to assume
their natural spring-loaded center
n e u t r a l
positions.
2. Make sure Brake Lever is pushed fully forward
and drawn in toward the operator until Lever
locks
behind "tab".
3. Check that all Attachments are in the fully
lowered position.
4. Make sure you are properly seated so Seat
Switch will engage.
STARTING
1a.
Cold Engine
- Place the Throttle Control
midway between the
Slow
and
Fast
positions.
Place the Choke Control into the
On
(fully
choked) position.
1b.
Warm Engine
(normal operating temperatures)
- Place the Throttle Control midway between the
S l o w
and
F a s t
positions. Place the Choke
Control into the
O f f
(no choke) position.
NOTE
: After starting a "cold" Engine, it may be
necessary to leave the Choke partially On for
a few minutes before moving it to the Off
position.
2. Activate the Key Ignition Switch by rotating the
key clockwise until starter engages. Release
the key as soon as the Engine starts...Switch
will return to the Run position.
C A U T I O N
: Do not crank the Engine
