Operating instructions
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525 LPG
Starting the engine
Before starting the engine do the daily checks, see page 27. Adjust the seat and mirrors (if fitted) so that you
have a good working position and unrestricted field of vision from the drivers seat. Check that all controls
function correctly. See to it that the operating area is safe. Read and follow operating and safety instructions.
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1. Turn the battery disconnect switch to ON
2. Open the gas bottle valve by 2-3 rounds
3. Move the hand throttle lever to approximately ¼ throttle
4. Make sure that auxiliary hydraulics is switched off (lever in
neutral position). Do not press on the drive pedals.
5. Turn the ignition key to the right. If engine is cold, press
on the choke button and keep it down.
6. Turn the ignition key further to the right until the engine
starts, then release the chocke button.
If the engine doesnt start, do not try to start longer than 10
seconds at a time. Make sure that there is gas in the bottle,
wait a little and try to start again. Press and release the choke
button during starting. Do not try to start the engine if there
is a strong smell of gas. Ventilate well before trying to start
again..
1. Lower the boom down, reduce engine revs, stop the attachment (move auxiliary hydraulics control lever
to neutral position, see page 15)
2. Stop the engine by turning the ignition key to the OFF position (to the left)
3. Release auxiliary hydraulics pressure (see page 15).
4. Close gas bottle valve
5. Prevent unauthorized use of the loader. Take off the ignition switch and turn the power off with the battery
disconnect switch.
Before longer storage do the stopping by closing the gas bottle valve and letting the engine run until the gas
pipes get empty and the engine stops.
If auxiliary hydraulics is switched on during starting and there is a hydraulically operated
attachment on the machine, the attachment can move suddenly and cause a dangerous
situation. Make sure that the auxiliary hydraulics control lever is in neutral position during
starting.
The engine cannot start if either of the auxiliary hydraulics control levers is in its locking po
sition (levers 7 and 8 on page 15).
Stopping the engine
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