Bobcat 337 341 Compact Excavator Operation & Maintenance Manual 6903162

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STARTING THE ENGINE Key Switch

Figure OI-55

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AVOID INJURY OR DEATH Fasten seat belt, start and operate only from the operator seat. Never wear loose clothing when working near machine.

Stop

On

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Start Perform the PRE-STARTING PROCEDURE. (See PRESTARTING PROCEDURE on Page OI-23.)

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Figure OI-53

1 Neutral

Turn the key to START and release the key when the engine starts. It will return to the ON position [Figure OI55].

Reverse

Stop the engine if the warning lights and alarm do not go OFF. Check for the cause before starting the engine again.

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Turn the key switch OFF to stop the engine.

Put control levers (Item 1) [Figure OI-53] in the n eutral position. Figure OI-54

IMPORTANT Do not engage the starter for longer than 15 seconds at a time. Longer use can damage the starter by overheating. Allow starter to cool for one minute before using starter again.

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Move the engine speed control (Item 1) [Figure OI-54] to low idle.

WARNING

WARNING

When an engine is running in an enclosed area, fresh air must be added to avoid concentration of exhaust fumes. If the engine is stationary, vent the exhaust outside. Exhaust fumes contain odorless, invisible gases which can kill without warning.

AVOID INJURY OR DEATH Engines can have hot parts and hot exhaust gas. Keep flammable material away. Do not use machines in atmosphere containing explosive gas. W-2051-1086

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Turn the key (Item 1) [Figure OI-55] to the ON position. If preheating is required, the glowplugs will automatically cycle and the r emaining preheat time (in seconds) will show in the LCD. (Preheat icon will be ON).

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