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 4

BD01E068 Sound the horn on the left-hand control lever to give warning of your intention to start the machine.

BD01E067 Make sure the gate lock lever is raised and the gate lock bar is in the inward position.

STEP 3 STEP 5

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

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

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.

STEP 7

CD00E061 In cold weather, the message “Eng. pre heat” appears on the systems display panel. The glow plugs will continue to work even though the message disappears. When the temperature is below freezing you should let the machine warm for up to 30 seconds. See item 10 under “Systems display and control panel” in the “Controls/ Instruments/Accessories” auto warmup Section.

CD00E061

Run the engine until the “Auto warm up” message disappears from the systems display panel. See “Systems display and control panel” in the “Controls/Instruments” section.

STEP 8

STEP 6

CD00E061 As the engine has had time to pre-heat, 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.

BD01E068 Lower the gate lock lever to extend the gate lock and to activate the control

IMPORTANT: This machine is equipped with a common rail fuel system to reduce engine emissions. The engine requires more cranking time to build up the pressure to start.