UniCarriers FD20 Series, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Diesel-powered trucks
The preheating operation is automatically controlled
according to the cooling water temperature.
Turn the starter key clockwise to the “ON” •
position.
The glow indicator comes on. It will go out when
the engine has been preheated.
When the glow indicator goes out, press the
•
accelerator pedal and turn the starter key to the
“START” position to start the engine.
Do not keep the starter motor engaged for more
than 10 seconds at a time.
If the engine won’t start on the first try, return the •
starter key to the “OFF” position. Wait about 30
seconds before trying again.
WHEN ENGINE WON’T START
CAUTION
Never try to start the engine by pushing or
towing the truck.
Do not keep the starter motor engaged for more •
than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine does not
start 10 seconds after engaging the starter motor,
stop the operation of the starter motor. Wait for a
while and start all over again.
If the engine is hard to start despite several tries,
•
check the fuel level in the fuel tank, the fuel
system for mixing of air, or the electrical wiring for
a broken wire.
The engine might not start if the starter motor
•
does not reach a specified rpm. If this is the
case, start the engine using an auxiliary battery
and booster cable.
NOTE
For “Starting with Auxiliary Battery”, see page
4-
28
.
BEFORE STARTING LIFT TRUCK
CAUTION
Make sure there is no one around the truck
and let other workmen and bystanders know
you are starting up by honking.
1) Pull back on the lift lever to raise the forks 15
to 20 cm (6 to 8 in.) from the ground or floor
surface.
2) Pull back on the tilt lever to tilt back the mast
fully.
3) Make sure there is no one around the truck and
let other workmen and bystanders know you are
starting up by honking.
STARTING LIFT TRUCK
CAUTION
Slow down when:
Making turns
•
Running at narrow aisles
•
Running on rough surfaces
•
Approaching to loads or obstacles.
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PROPER OPERATION