Maintenance table ............................................. "

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STARTING ENGINE

- Push accelerator lever A a quarter of its stroke - Turn ignition 25 to switch on - Warning lights 2 and 4 come on - Press preheater button 27 antil warning fight 26 comes on, then press starter button 28 and let it go as soon as the engine is running

As soon as the engine is running satisfactorily, reduce its speed

Warning lights 2, 4 and 26 go out

With a low load, by alternately increasing and reducing the speed, the engine w.ill quickly reach its normal temperature.

If white smoke is given off at exhaust, reheat for a short period.

Press preheater button 27, with the engine running at a very low speed.

STARTING IN COLD WEATHER Before starting, preheat for at least 2 minutes. After starting, allow the engine to run for 5 minutes without operating the excavator.

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE Do not actuate the starter for more than 5 consecutive seconds _ When attempting to start the engine, wait for 1 minute before trying again. Do not actuate the starter with theengine running

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ENGINE RUNNING

During cold weather, warning light 5 on the control panel comes on. Actuate the bucket to heat the oil until the warning light goes out. - As far as possible, work with the engine running at full speed - Watch the control panel; if one of the warning lights 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 comes on shut down the engine IMMEDIATELY. Find the cause of the failure and put it right in accordance with the troubleshooting table.

STOPPING THE ENGINE •

Do not stop the engine suddenly when it is running at full load, but allow it to run some time with no load so that the temperature can equalize. Procedure: - Lower the attachment on the ground - Turn accelerator lever A to slow idling position - Allow the engine to run 4 to 5 minutes - Actuate lever A in shutdown position - Warning lights 2 and 4 come on - Turn ignition key 25 - The warning lights go out accelerator lever A to very slow idling position - Remove ignition key