Operation Manual
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Operation
4. With the Ignition Switch in the ON position, the engine
indicator lamps come on momentarily and then go out.
5. Under cold conditions, the Wait-to-Start lamp will illumi-
nate at Ignition Switch ON position, and will stay on for a
period of up to 30 seconds.
6. After the Wait-to-Start indicator goes off, turn Ignition
Switch clockwise to the START position (Figure 83-A).
Normal Starting
Starting Telehandler
Warning
To prevent death, serious injury, or property
damage, the operator must be seated with
seat belt fastened, arms, legs, and head com-
pletely inside the Rollover Protection Struc-
ture/Falling Object Protection Structure
(ROPS/FOPS), the travel select lever in NEUTRAL, and the
Parking Brake switch ON (engaged) BEFORE starting the
telehandler.
Figure 82. Ignition Switch
Caution
Release the key immediately once the motor starts. If the
motor does not start, DO NOT crank the starter motor con-
tinuously for more than 15 seconds. Failure to release the
key after the motor has started or continuous cranking can
damage the starter motor.
NOTE: The Start position is spring-loaded. When the key is
released, the ignition switch will automatically return to the
RUN position (Figure 83-B).
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.
After the engine starts, allow the engine to idle for
approximately 60 seconds.
Apply the service brake pedal and disengage the Parking
Brake switch.
1. Open battery cover (A) and turn both mastery battery dis-
connect switches ON (Figure 81).
Caution
The engine must have adequate oil pressure within 15 sec-
onds after starting. If the WARNING lamp indicating low oil
pressure has not gone out or there is no oil pressure indi-
cated on a gauge within 15 seconds, shut OFF the engine
immediately to avoid engine damage.
Idle the engine 3 to 5 minutes before operating with a load.
After starting a cold engine, increase the engine speed (rpm)
slowly to provide adequate lubrication to the bearings and to
allow the oil pressure to stabilize.
Figure 83. Turn Ignition Switch to START (A); When Released, Ignition
Key Automatically Returns to RUN (B)
Figure 81. Battery Disconnect Switches
A
2. Disengage the driving unit, or if equipped, put the trans-
mission in NEUTRAL.
3. With the accelerator pedal or lever in the idle position,
turn the Ignition Switch to the ON position (Figure 82.
A
B
