STARTING THE ENGINE

Normal Starting Condition

Adjust the seat position for comfortable operation of the foot pedals and steering levers.

Fasten the seat belt snugly and adjust it so the buckle is centered between your hips.

Lower the seat bar [A]

Put the foot pedals and steering levers in neutral (center) position (Item 1) [B]

Set the throttle to the half throttle position (Item 2) [B]

Turn the key to the ‘‘ON’’ position. The engine and transmission warning lights must be ‘‘ON’’ when the key is on and the engine is stopped (Item 3) [B]

Turn the key to the start position (Item 4) and release it when the engine starts (Item 5) [B]

Do not run the starter more than 15 seconds.

When the engine starts the warning lights must go “OFF” (Item 1) [B]

STOP THE ENGINE IF THE WARNING LIGHTS DO NOT GO OFF and correct the problem.

Do not engage starter for longer than 15 seconds at at time. Longer use can damage starter by overheating. Cool starter for one (1) minute between uses.

STARTING THE ENGINE (Cont’d)

Cold Starting Condition

If the temperature is below 32°F (0°C), use the following procedure to make starting the engine easier:

1.Replace the engine oil with the correct type and viscosity for the anticipated starting temperature. (See “Oil Specifcations Chart”, Page 26.)

2.Make sure the battery is at full charge.

3.Install a block heater or tank heater.

Engage the choke (Item 1) by pulling eh knob up [A].

Turn the key to the “START” position and release it when the engine starts. DO NOT run the starter for more than 15 seconds.

When the engine is running, move the throttle (Item 2) forward to increase engine speed [A]

Push the choke control in a small amount. Move the choke control to the “OFF” position when the engine is running smooth and is warm.

Warming the Hydraulic/Hydrostatic System

Let the engine run for a minimum of 5 minutes to warm the engine and hydrostatic transmission fluid before operating the loader.

When the temperature is below –20°F (–30°C), hydrostatic oil must be warmed before starting. The hydrostatic system will not get enough oil at low temperatures and will be damaged. Park the machine in an area where the temperature will be above 0°F (–18°C) if possible.

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Stopping The Engine

Pull the throttle fully backward to decrease the engine RPM. Turn the key switch to the ‘‘OFF’’ position.