Operation Manual
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Operation
Normal Starting
Starting Forklift
Warning
To prevent death, serious injury, or prop-
erty damage, the operator must be seated
with seat belt fastened, arms, legs, and head
completely inside the Rollover Protection
Structure/Falling Object Protection Structure
(ROPS/FOPS), the travel select lever in NEUTRAL, and the
Parking Brake switch ON (engaged) BEFORE starting the
forklift.
1.
Place Key in Ignition Switch.
Fig 63. Turn Key in Ignition Switch to RUN
3.
Turn key in ignition switch clockwise to the START position.
You may need to hold the key in this position for a few seconds
before the engine begins to crank (see
NOTE
).
Fig 64. Turn Key in Ignition Switch to START
Caution
Release the key immediately once the engine starts. If the
engine does not start, DO NOT crank the starter motor con-
tinuously for more than 15 seconds. Failure to release the
key after the engine has started or continuous cranking can
damage the starter motor.
4.
Release key immediately after the engine starts. The
Ignition Switch will automatically return to RUN.
Fig 65. Ignition Switch Automatically Returns to RUN
NOTE:
If the engine fails to start on the first try, wait until the
engine and starter come to a complete stop before cranking
the engine again.
5.
After the engine starts, allow the engine to idle for
approximately 60 seconds.
NOTE:
The engine requires fuel pressure to be generated
before the engine will crank. You may have to hold the
ignition key in the START position for a few seconds before
the engine begins to crank.
2.
Turn key in ignition switch clockwise to the RUN position.
NOTE:
Wait for display to boot up and “Engine Wait to Start”
indicator to go out.
NOTE:
The Start position is spring-loaded. When the key is
released, the ignition switch will automatically return to the
RUN position.
