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Starting engine in cold weather
1 Turn engine speed control switch (A) to the low
speed position.
2 Turn the key to the operating (preheating)
position and keep it there while the preheating is
working. The preheating indicator will be
displayed on the indicator screen of I-ECU.
3 When the preheating is finished, sound the horn
and let other workers and bystanders know you
are starting the machine. For the startup
sequence, see page
45
.
4 Turn the key to the start position.
5 Release the key when the engine has started.
6 Check the travel lights and work lights. If a travel
alarm is installed, check this function.
7 Warm up the machine. Run at low speed and
with a light load until the oil in the engine and
hydraulic system has warmed up.
NOTICE
Run the engine at low idling speed for 10–15
minutes to warm the engine and the hydraulic
system at temperatures below –15 °C (+5 °F) before
putting the machine to work.
Use recommended lubricating oil for winter use.
See page
298
.
During the cold season, fill the fuel tank after work
has finished for the day to counteract the formation
of condensation water in the tank.
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