5. Operating Instructions
1. Starting the engine Before starting the engine in the morning, perform the Daily Service, see chapter 7. Remember to connect the battery main switch in the battery compartment (if disconnected) otherwise there will be no power supply.
1.1. Confirm that parking brake is ON
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1.2. Confirm that gear selector is in neutral position
1.3. Turn the starter switch ON, pos 1 Check warning lights before starting: • engine oil pressure • charging light • parking brake • brake circuits, switches off when the air pressure is above 5 bar • emergency steering warning light, switches off above 5 km/h. • automatic central lubrication - switches off when the automatically test cycle is done. • depress the test switch for brake warning light to check that the warning light is okay. If any of these lights do not light up, either the lamp is broken or there is a fault in the electrical system. This should be checked and fixed before starting, if necessary. Operating & Maintenance Manual
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