OPERATING PROCEDURES
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3. If equipped, put the direction control lever for the trans-
mission in the
NEUTRAL (N)
position.
CAUTION
Do not engage the starter for more than 30 seconds at a
time. If the engine does not start, turn the key switch to
OFF. Wait 60 seconds before engaging the starter
again.
4. Turn the key to the
START
position to engage the starter.
5. If the engine does not start after four attempts, get help
from authorized service personnel.
6. When the engine is running, check the gauges and indi-
cator lights for the correct operation. See the Instruments
And Controls section in this
OPERATING MANUAL
for a
description of the correct operation.
Diesel Engine
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied or push on the
inching/brake pedal.
2. If equipped, put the direction control lever for the trans-
mission in the
NEUTRAL (N)
position.
3. Turn the key to
START
to engage the starter. If the out-
side temperature is 7
°
C (45
°
F) or below, crank the engine
two revolutions to prime the fuel system. Turn the key to the
OFF
position. Push the
HEAT
button and hold it for 20 to 25
seconds, then engage the starter again for 10 seconds.
CAUTION
Use only approved starting aids. Use of non--approved
starting aids can result in engine damage and void en-
gine warranty.
4. If the engine does not start after four attempts, get help
from authorized service personnel.
5. When the engine is running, check the gauges and indi-
cator lights for the correct operation. See the INSTRU-
MENTS AND CONTROLS section for a description of the
correct operation.
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