STARTING THE ENGINE

WARNING: Before you start the engine, always sit in the operators seat, fasten the seat belt, apply the parking brake, and make sure the transmission direction control and digging control (if equipped) is in NEUTRAL. Give a warning to all persons around you that you are starting the engine.

1.Turn the master disconnect switch to The ON position. 2.Adjust the seat and fasten your seat belt. Make sure you can push the foot pedals completely down with your back against the seat cushion.

3.Make sure the transmission direction control is in NEUTRAL and the parking brake is applied. 4.Turn the key switch to the ON position and check the instrument cluster. NOTE: If the weather is cold, See Cold Weather Starting in this manual.

SC037 5.Turn the key switch to the START position until the engine starts, then release the key. NOTE: If the engine starts and then stops, do not engage the starter motor again until the starter motor stops turning. DO NOT operate the starter motor more than 30 seconds at one time. Let the starter motor cool for at least two minutes before you actuate the starter motor again. 6.After the engine starts, check the instruments to make sure the indications are correct. Run the engine at approximately 1200 RPM with the transmission in neutral until the engine coolant temperature is warm. NOTE: Operate the machine at reduced loads until all systems reach operating temperature. This is very important during extremely cold weather operation to protect both the engine and hydraulic systems. See Operating in Cold Weather in this manual.

Engine Speed

Do not operate the engine at idle speed for long periods. This can cause a low operating temperature. A low operating temperature can cause acids and deposits in the engine oil.