OPERATION
PRE-STARTING INSPECTION
Before you start your Crawler for the first time
each day, perform the following checks:
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Check oil level.
Check air intake system.
Remove trash and oil/dirt deposits.
TRACKS, ATTACHMENTS, SHEET METAL
Check for bent, broken, or missing parts.
Check Track Springs.
HARDWARE
Check for loose or missing parts.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Check for worn or frayed wires or loose
connections.
LUBRICATION
Check lubrication points shown in Periodic
Service section of this Manual.
GUARDS AND SHIELDS
Check for tightness and condition.
BATTERY COMPARTMENT
Remove trash.
Check cables for tightness and corrosion.
FUEL TANK
Check fuel level.
OPERATOR’S STATION
Check control levers for free movement.
Clean fenders and instrument panel.
Adjust Seat location to fit operator.
CAUTION
- Before you start the engine:
Clear the work area of people and obstacles
Check the condition of the Crawler. (Prestart
inspection).
Be sure there is enough ventilation.
Be sure to know the correct starting and stop
ping procedure.
Sit in the Operator’s Seat.
PREPARE FOR ENGINE STARTING
1.Allow Left (
A
) and Right (
B
) Track Controls to
assume their natural “spring-loaded” center neu-
tral positions.
2.Engage Parking Brake (
I
). (Make sure Brake
lever is pulled “up and over” round head of Car-
riage Bolt provided...make sure handle “edge” is
on top of this Bolt and behind its inside face).
3 Check that all Attachments are in the fully low-
ered position.
4.Make sure you are properly seated so Seat
Safety Switch will engage
.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1a.
Cold Engine
- Place the Throttle Control (
C
)
midway between the Slow and Fast positions.
Place the Choke Control (
D
) into the On (fully
choked) position.
1b.
Warm Engine
(normal operating tempera-
tures) - Place the Throttle Control midway be-
tween the Slow and Fast positions. Place the
Choke Control into the Off (no choke) position.
2. Activate the Key Ignition Switch (
F
) by rotating
the key clockwise until starter engages. Release
the key as soon as the Engine starts ...Switch will
return to the Run “On” position.
NOTE:
After starting a “cold” Engine, it may be
necessary to leave the Choke partially On for a
few minutes before moving it to the
Off
position
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