Rear eye hook for strapping down the machine

3.9 Starting the engine

Before starting the engine

General

0 ☞ Run through the ìStart-up checklistî on page3-9 ☞ Switch on the battery master switch ñsee Battery master switch (option) on page3-45 ☞ Adjust steering wheel position ➥ ñsee Steering column height and angle adjustment on page3-22 ☞ Adjust the mirrors ☞ Adjust the correct seat position ➥ ñsee Seat on page3-41

Important!

All controls must be within easy reach. You must be able to move the brake and accelerator pedals to their limit positions!

☞ Fasten your seat belt ☞ Make sure • the parking brake (switch fig. 30/98) is applied and that the • control lever (fig. 24/12) for the telescopic boom is in neutral

Important!

The motor will not start unless the parking brake is applied ï ñsee Parking brake on page3-25 ïThe starter cannot be actuated if the engine is already running (start repeat interlock) ïDo not run the starter for more than 10 seconds ïWait for about 1 minute to let the battery recover before trying again

☞ The engine cannot be started by tow starting the machine, as there is no driving connection between the engine and the gearbox (e.g. cardan shaft) when the engine is switched off ➥ ñsee Towing and transporting the machine on page3-46

Important!

If the machine is used for extended periods at outside temperatures under ñ10 C, we recommend retrofitting the machine with a fuel and/or engine oil preheater (option)