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2.3.2 Starting the engine
WARNING
• Check that there is no person or obstacle around the machine, and sound the horn
before starting the machine.
• Set the forward-reverse lever in the neutral position, and keep the parking brake
being applied when starting the machine.
1) Set the engine speed changeover switch in a position slightly higher than LOW.
2) Turn the starter switch to the ON position and check that
the warning lamps and parking brake indicator lamp on the
monitor display are on.
3) Turning the key to the START position makes the engine
start. Release the key the moment the engine has started.
The key will automatically return to the ON position.
CAUTION
• Do not allow the starter key to stay in the START position for more than 25
seconds.
• When you fail in starting the engine, wait for more than one minute and then
restart the engine.
• Check that the warning lamps on the monitor display go off immediately after the
engine is started. If any of these warning lamps becomes bright while the engine
is running, shut down the machine, determine the cause and rectify the fault.
OFF ON
STA
RT
OFF ON STA
RT
HIGH
MED
LOW