A-12 - FORM NO. 56041556 - Retriever
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6250 / SR 1800
A-12 / ENGLISH
STARTING THE GASOLINE ENGINE
1
With the Engine Speed Switch (42) in the IDLE position ( l ), turn the Ignition Key Switch (52) clockwise to the START position and release it as soon as
the engine starts. If the engine does not start after cranking for 15 seconds, release the key, wait for 1 minute, then try again.
2
Once started, let the engine run with the Throttle Control Switch in the IDLE ( l ) position for 5 minutes before using the machine.
3
Push the Throttle Control Switch to the FULL THROTTLE position ( lll )and move the machine around for 2 or 3 minutes at a slow speed to warm up the
hydraulic system.
STARTING THE PROPANE ENGINE
1
Open the service valve on the LP fuel tank (23).
2
With the Engine Speed Switch (42) in the IDLE position ( l ), turn the Ignition Key Switch (52) clockwise to the START position and release it as soon as
the engine starts. If the engine does not start after cranking for 15 seconds, release the key, wait for 1 minute, then try again.
3
Once started, let the engine run with the Throttle Control Switch in the IDLE position ( l ) for 5 minutes before using the machine.
4
Push the Throttle Control Switch to the FULL THROTTLE position ( lll ) and move the machine around for 2 or 3 minutes at a slow speed to warm up the
hydraulic system.
STARTING THE DUAL FUEL ENGINE
1
The machine can be started using either fuel.
2
Select the desired fuel (54) and follow the starting procedure for that fuel.
3
In cold environments (below 32 degrees F / 0 degrees C) starting the unit on gasoline is recommended.
STARTING THE DIESEL ENGINE
1
With the Throttle Control (60) in the IDLE position, turn the Ignition Key Switch (52) counterclockwise to the GLOWPLUG position and hold until the Glow
Plug Indicator Light (59) turns OFF. Then turn clockwise to the START position and release it as soon as the engine starts.
2
Once started, let the engine run with the Throttle Control in the IDLE position for 5 minutes before using the machine.
3
Push the Throttle Control to the FULL THROTTLE position and move the machine around for 2 or 3 minutes at a slow speed to warm up the hydraulic
system.
NOTE: ALWAYS operate the machine with the Throttle Control at full throttle. Use the Forward/Reverse Pedal (16) - not the Throttle Control - to control
the speed of the machine. The speed of the machine will increase as the pedal is pushed closer to the floor. Do not press the Forward/Reverse Pedal until the
engine has started, this will disengage the starter.
