Takeuchi TL8, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE
STARTING THE ENGINE
• Clear all personnel from the work area.
• Sound the horn to warn people around
the machine.
IMPORTANT: Do not run the starter motor
for more than 10 consecutive seconds. If
the engine fails to start, wait for 30
seconds, and then try again to start the
engine.
IMPORTANT: If the engine stalls due to
fuel shortage, add fuel, turn the key to the
ON position for 60 seconds, and then turn
it to the START position. Running the
starter for a long time before there is
enough fuel is going through can cause
the starter to fail.
Normal starting
1. Turn the ignition key to the START position
and start the engine.
2. Once the engine starts, release the key.
The key automatically returns to the ON
position.
3. Check that the warning lamps are off.
4. Warm up the engine.
Refer to “Warming up the engine” on page
3-5.
Starting in cold climates
Never use starting fluid on this engine, as
the starting fluid could cause an
explosion.
1. Turn the ignition key to the ON position,
and confirm that the glow lamp is lit. (The
glow lamp stays lit while the coolant
temperature is kept at 0°C (32°F) or lower.)
2. After the glow lamp goes out, turn the key
to the START position to 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. Warm up the engine.
Refer to “Warming up the engine” on page
3-5.
<Applicable machine models 200900001 or
later>
Note: The engine remains at low speed for
several seconds for protection. After that, the
speed is gradually increased up to the RPM
specified by the throttle controller.
When the outside temperature is –15°C or
below, warm up the engine by lowering the
engine revolution for 1 to 10 minutes.