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GB-NL-F-22
Fig.15
GB
OPERATION OF THE
MACHINE
Read the Safety Instructions.
BEFORE OPERATING FOR THE FIRST TIME
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Check and adjust tyre pressure, if necessary, to
14 psi.
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Add diesel fuel (Fig.15).
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Check engine oil and top-up, if necessary.
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Check radiator coolant and top-up, if necessary
(50% antifreeze solution).
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Make sure you understand the information
contained in the preceeding General Instructions
and Instruments & Controls sections.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Following is the procedure to use for a cold engine.
1. Ensure the cutting units are disengaged (see
cutting unit switch in CONTROLS), the FWD/
RVS pedal and associated Neutral Latch control
are not depressed and the throttle setting is in a
mid position.
2. Turn the ignition switch all the way counterclock-
wise and hold until the glow plug light goes off
(5-10 sec.)
3. Turn ignition key fully clockwise to the start
position and operate the starter motor until the
engine starts (should only take a few seconds)
4. When the engine starts, release the key immedi-
ately and it will return to the RUN position.
5. If the engine does not start, preheat the glow
plugs and try again.
NOTES:
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Warm engine
- When the engine is warm
because of surrounding temperature or recent
operation, step No.2 of the cold engine starting
procedure may be skipped (no need to preheat
glow plugs).
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If the engine fails to start after two tries (with
preheat if necessary), wait 20 seconds and try
again.
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The starter motor should never be run continu-
ously for longer than 30 seconds or it may fail.