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Important
: Ensure the auxiliary hydraulic levers #3 and #4 are in the center position before
attempting to start the engine. The most common cause for an engine not starting, not turning over
fast enough, or the battery not having enough power, is that the auxiliary lever has been left on or
knocked into gear and the engine is trying to start under load.
Operating the 20MTL
Starting and Stopping the Engine
Starting
1. Stand on the platform.
2. Move the auxiliary hydraulics lever to the neutral position.
Note:
Ensure the auxiliary hydraulic lever is in the neutral position before starting the engine. Aside
from starting difficulties, the attachment may move during starting.
3.
Key Switch -
The key switch, used to start the engine, varies on gas and diesel models. Check
the engine
manufacturer’s manual for starting instructions.
Gas Engine:
•
Pull the choke lever completely out if you are starting a cold engine.
•
Move the throttle lever to the slow
position.
•
Turn the ignition key to the start position. When the engine starts,
release the key.
•
After the engine starts, gradually move the choke inward. If the
engine stalls or hesitates, pull the choke out again until the engine
warms up.
•
When starting the engine in cold conditions, allow the engine to run in the middle throttle
position for 2 to 5 minutes before moving the throttle to fast.
Diesel Engine:
•
Insert the key - position 0 = no operating voltage.
•
Turn the key left against the spring pressure - position 3 =
preheating.
•
When the preheating controller illuminates, turn the key right -
position 2 = starting.
•
Release the key as soon as the engine starts. The key returns to
position 1 and the control lights extinguish.
•
In cold weather (32º F [0º C]) after about 5 minutes of the engine idling, operate all of
the main hydraulic controls to cycle warmed hydraulic oil through the hydraulic lines into
the cylinders and hydraulic motors. Allow the engine to idle for another 5 minutes before
beginning any machine operations.
Stopping
1. Move the throttle lever to SLOW position
.
2. Lower the loader arms to the ground.
3. Turn the ignition key to OFF.
Note:
If the engine has been working hard or is hot, let it idle for a minute before turning the ignition
key OFF. This helps cool the engine before it is stopped. In an emergency, turning the ignition key to
OFF will stop the engine.
