Takeuchi TB53FR, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
Starting and Stopping the Engine
Starting in Cold Weather
1. Pull the throttle lever to the middle position.
2. Turn the key to the PREHEAT position and
hold it there while the glow lamp is lit (about
15 seconds).
3. After the glow lamp turns off, then turn it
to the START position and start the engine.
4. Once the engine starts, release the key.
The key automatically returns to the ON
position.
5. Check that the warning lamps are off.
6. Return the throttle lever and warm up the
engine.
Refer to page 65 “Warming Up the
Engine”.
Starting the Engine
WARNING
¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡
Clear the area of all persons.
¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡
Sound horn to alert everyone around
the machine.
IMPORTANT: Do not run the starter motor
for more than 15 consecutive seconds. If
the engine fails to start, wait for 30
seconds to protect the battery, and then
try again to start the engine.
Normal Starting
1. Pull the throttle lever to the middle position.
2. Turn the key to the START position and
start the engine.
3. Once the engine starts, release the key.
The key automatically returns to the ON
position.
4. Check that the warning lamps are off.
5. Return the throttle lever and warm up the
engine.
Refer to page 65 “Warming Up the
Engine”.
C4D003
PREHEAT
START
OFF
ON
E4D005
PREHEAT
OFF
ON
START
E4D060
C4D003