Xtreme XR1255, Operation Manual

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XR1255 Operation
Starting Forklift
Normal Starting
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Warning
To prevent death, serious injury, or
property 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 (Continue with step 3)
Figure 7-9. Key and Ignition Switch.
Caution
Release the key immediately once the motor starts.
If the motor does not start, DO NOT crank the starter
motor continuously for more than 15 seconds. Failure
to release the key after the motor has started or
continuous cranking may damage the starter motor.
Cold Starting
2.
Turn key in Ignition switch clockwise to the
PREHEAT position and hold the key at PREHEAT for
approximately one (1) minute
Figure 7-10. Hold Key At PREHEAT.
3.
Turn key in Ignition switch clockwise to the
START position
Figure 7-11. Turn Key In Ignition Switch To START.
4.
Release the key immediately after the engine starts
The Ignition switch will automatically return to RUN
NOTE:
The PREHEAT and START positions are spring-
loaded When the key is released, the Ignition switch
will automatically return to the RUN position
Figure 7-12. 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
6.
Apply the service brake pedal and disengage the
Parking Brake switch