STARTING THE ENGINE

NOTE: In cold weather, see “Starting the engine in cold weather” . NOTE: If the machine has not been used for some time, see “Starting up after storage” in the “Storage” Section. NOTE: If you have to start the engine using booster batteries, see “Booster batteries” in the “Electrical System” Section.

STEP 1 STEP 3

PH07517 Make sure that the travel control lever is in the neutral position.

STEP 4

PH07613 Switch on the electrical system, using the battery master switch key.

STEP 2

CD99N012 Turn the starter switch key to the “On” position. The alarm will sound for a few seconds and then stop.

PH07426 Leave the left-hand control arm in the raised position.

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PH07328 All the lamps on the instrument panel come on for 30 seconds and then go out. This verifies that all systems are functioning properly. All the lamps on the control panel come on for a brief moment. Only the “ECO” (1) and “Speed range selection” (2) lamps stay on. Replace any defective bulbs. See “Replacing a bulb” in the “Electrical System” Section. NOTE: In cold weather, wait for the “FINE” , “MAX” , “LOW”, and “AUTO” lamps to go out before starting the engine.

CD99N018 After 30 seconds the alarm sounds and the lamps on the instrument panel go out except for the following lamps: Engine oil pressure warning lamp (1). Battery charge warning lamp (2). Minimal steering pressure warning lamp (3). NOTE: It is not necessary to wait for the lamps on the instrument panel to go out before starting the engine. Once the lamp check has been completed, the engine can be started.

STEP 7

CD99N012 Turn the key to the Start position. Release the key as soon as the engine starts running. If the engine stops, wait for about a minute and repeat the procedure.

IMPORTANT: Do not operate the starter motor for more than 30 seconds at a time. Do not operate the starter motor when the engine is running.

STEP 8

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STEP 9

PH07328 When the engine is running, the “ECO” lamp goes out and the warm-up indicator lamp (1) flickers. NOTE: During the automatic warm-up period, it is impossible to select the “FINE” , “ECO” and “MAX” work modes. Wait until the warm-up indicator lamp has gone out before selecting one of these work modes.

CD99M023 Place the left-hand control arm in the lowered position and check that it is locked in place.

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IMPORTANT: Once the engine is running, check the gauges and lamps on the instrument panel regularly.