Operation
Operation Manual
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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 the ignition switch.
Figure 63. Key and Ignition Switch
2.
To start the engine, turn key in ignition switch clockwise
to the RUN position. Wait until the Glow Plugs Wait to Start
Indicator (LED) goes off and then turn the key to the START
position to crank the engine.
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.
3.
Release key immediately after the engine starts. The
ignition switch will automatically return to RUN.
NOTE:
The Start position is spring-loaded. When the key is
released, the ignition switch will automatically return to the
RUN position.
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.
4.
After the engine starts, allow the engine to idle for
approximately 60 seconds.
5.
Apply the service brake pedal and disengage the Parking
Brake switch.
