STARTING AND STOPPING THE
ENGINE
IMPORTANT: The fuel system must be bled if any of the
following situations have occurred:
A.
Initial start-up of a new machine.
B.
The engine has stopped running because of lack of fuel.
C.
Maintenance has been done on the fuel system compo-
nents; i.e., filter replaced, separator serviced, etc.
Refer to
Bleeding The fuel System
1.
Ensure the parking brake is set, the PTO lever is in the
OFF position (Fig. 7)and the lift lever is in the TRANS-
PORT or FLOAT position (Fig. 6). Remove your foot
from the traction pedal and make sure it is in neutral.
2.
Move the throttle control (Fig.7) to the full FAST position.
3.
Push the glow plug switch to ON and hold it there until the
indicator glows red. Continue to hold the switch in posi-
tion and turn the key in the key switch to START. Release
the glow plug switch after the engine starts and allow the
key to return to RUN. Move the throttle control to SLOW.
NOTE:
Refer to chart indicating approximate preheat time sug-
gested in various temperature ranges.
Temperature
Preheat time (sec)
above 41 IF (5° C)
10
23-F (–5° C)
20
below 23° F (–5° C)
30
Note: Do not run the starter motor more than 10 seconds at a
time or premature starter failure may result. If the engine fails
to start after 10 seconds, turn the key to OFF, recheck the con-
trols and procedures, wait 10 additional seconds and repeat
starter operation.
4.
Turn the key to START (Fig. 7). Release the key immedi-
ately when the engine starts and let it return to RUN.
Move the throttle control to SLOW.
Figure 7
1.
PTO lever
6.
Temp gauge and reset
2.
Hour meter and indicator 7.
Glow plug switch
3.
Fuel gauge
8.
Key switch
4.
Oil pressure indicator
9.
Throttle control
5.
Ammeter
10. Battery cover
Figure 6
1.
Lift lever
19
Operating
