STARTING THE ENGINE

Note: If the machine has been out of use for some time, see “Starting up after storage” in the “Storage” Section. Note: See “Connecting booster batteries” in the “Electrical System” Section, if you have to start the engine using booster batteries.

STEP 1

Take up position correctly in the operator’s seat with the seat belt correctly fastened. See “Operator’s seat” in the “Controls/Instruments/Accessories” Section.

STEP 2 STEP 3

CD00E060 Make sure the engine throttle button is in low idle position.

CD00E005 Make sure the gate lock lever is raised and the bar is in the inward position.

CD00E060 Turn the starter switch key to “ON” position.

CD00E061 In cold weather, the message “Eng. pre heat” appears on the systems display panel. See item 10 under “Systems dis-

play and control panel” in the “Controls/ Instruments/Accessories” auto warm-up Section.

STEP 4

CD00E060 Sound the horn on the left-hand control lever to give warning of your intention to start machine.

STEP 5

As soon as the audible alarm device sounds, the message will disappear, turn the key to the “START” position. Release the key as soon as the engine starts to turn. If the engine stops, wait about a minute and recommence the operation.

CD00E060 IMPORTANT: Do not operate the starter motor for more than ten seconds at one time. Do not operate the starter motor when the engine is running.

Run the engine until the “Auto warm up” message disappears from the systems display panel. See “Systems display and control panel” (item 10) in the “Controls/Instruments/Accessories” Section.

CD00E061

STEP 6

CD00E006 Lower the gate lock lever to extend the gate lock to activate the controls. IMPORTANT: Frequently check the systems display and control panel while the engine is running. See “Engine operation” .