
SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
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4.3
ENGINE OPERATION
NOTE:
Initial starting should always be per
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formed from the Ground Control con
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sole.
Starting Procedure
IF ENGINE FAILS TO START PROMPTLY, DO NOT CRANK FOR AN EXTENDED TIME.
SHOULD ENGINE FAIL TO START AGAIN, ALLOW STARTER TO “COOL OFF” FOR 2-3 MIN
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UTES. IF ENGINE FAILS AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, REFER TO ENGINE MAINTENANCE
MANUAL.
NOTE:
Diesel engines only: After turning on ignition,
operator must wait until glow plug indicator light
goes out before cranking engine.
1.
Turn key of Platform/Ground Select switch to
Ground.
2.
Pull the Power/Emergency Stop switch to On.
3.
Push the Engine Start switch until engine starts.
ALLOW ENGINE TO WARM-UP FOR A FEW MINUTES AT LOW SPEED BEFORE APPLYING
ANY LOAD.
4.
After engine has had sufficient time to warm
up, push in the Power/Emergency Stop switch
and shut engine off.
5.
Turn Platform/Ground Select switch to Plat
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form.
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