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Bigfoot G-1500 Operator Manual
MB-440-09
Starting the Engine
Before operating this vehicle: Refer to General Safety Guidelines at the beginning of this chapter.
Perform all necessary vehicle preparation steps, inspections, or maintenance before operating
this vehicle.
Note: The vehicle is equipped with a various starter interlock switches. All interlock switches must
be closed to start the engine.
1. Place the transmission shift lever in Neutral.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Press the foot brake pedal.
4. Rotate the ignition switch to the START position and hold (see Cautions above) until the
engine starts and then release the switch.
Pull up on the choke knob if the engine does not start after a few cranks, When the engine
starts, allow it to idle for a short time and then slowly push the knob back down. If the engine
starts to die, pull the knob back out until the engine is warm enough to run without the choke.
Note: If the engine requires the choke all the time then you should have the engine serviced.
Stopping the Engine
Note: Follow instructions for parking the vehicle before turning the engine OFF.
Allow the engine to slow to idle then turn the ignition switch OFF.
Internal combustion engines give off
various fumes, gases, and soot while
running, including carbon monoxide.
Do not start or run the engine in a closed
or poorly ventilated building where the
exhaust gases can accumulate. Breathing
these gases may result severe bodily injury
or death.
DANGER
DO NOT OPERATE VEHICLE in an
area that may be contaminated with
combustible vapors. The vapors can be
ingested into the engine intake causing
uncontrolled acceleration, excessive
engine speed, fire, explosion, property
damage and/or severe bodily injury.
WARNING
•
Do not press the throttle pedal while starting the engine. Pressing the pedal while
starting the engine could result in excessive engine RPM and damage to the engine.
•
If the engine does not start within 30 seconds, release the ignition switch and wait
a minimum of 2 minutes before attempting to start the engine again. Engaging the
starter motor for too long of a time period may overheat and damage the starter motor.
•
If the engine does not start or stalls while starting, wait 3 to 4 seconds before attempting
again. This will protect the starter from damage due to built up cylinder pressure.
NOTICE
Taylor-Dunn DOES NOT recommend
the use of starting fluids on any engine.
Starting fluids are highly flammable and
could cause fire or explosion resulting in
severe bodily injury. The use of starting
fluids may also damage the engine.
WARNING
•
Do not let the engine idle for long
periods while cold. This can result in
contaminated engine oil, carbon build
up in cylinders, or valve sticking.
•
Operate the engine at idle or low loads
until it has reached normal operating
temperature range.
NOTICE