OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Turn master switch key, located in operator's compartment to the "ON" position. Pull throttle lever back to full speed position if engine is cold (1/4 speed position, if engine is warm). Turn ignition key to the start position. When the engine starts, release the key. Immediately pull throttle lever into low idle. Then set at one half speed. Maintain one half maximum speed until coolant temperature gauge needle moves from its minimum position. WARNING Do not use the starting motor more than 30 seconds without a pause of two minutes, to allow it to cool. Do not leave the key switch in the "RUN" position without the engine running! Damage to the electric fuel lift pump can result. It is extremely important to allow the engine to run for three to five minutes at 1/4 to 1/2 throttle to permit the lubrication oil to warm and circulate freely through the bearings. This procedure is mandatory for cold weather starting. Check engine lubricating oil pressure. With engine running at high speed and the coolant at normal operating temperature, oil pressure must be within normal operating range. When the oil is cold no pressure may be indicated on the gauge for several seconds after the engine starts. If the pressure does not rise to normal or above, after a few seconds, the engine must be stopped immediately and the cause found and corrected. Check the transmission fluid pressure. Within a few seconds after the engine starts the transmission oil pressure gauge must registered in or near the green range.
RG140, RG170, RG200
STARTING ENGINE 1- Start the engine and keep it running at idle speed for three to four minutes, before moving the throttle lever up. 2- Do not accelerate the engine just after starting, because the bearings and turbocharger lubrication could be inadequate. STOPPING THE ENGINE Before shutting down the engine, keep it running a few minutes at low idle speed to permit turbocharger deceleration, cooling and stabilization. Avoid shutting off the engine at a high speed, because the turbocharger shaft bearings will be damaged due to lubrication deficiency.
CHANGING ENGINE SPEEDS Prolonged engine idling causes engine coolant operating temperature to fall below operating range. Since engines are readily started, there should be no reason for prolonged engine idling. Stop the engine when prolonged idling period would occur. However, if it is necessary to keep the engine running, it should be run at a speed fast enough to maintain normal oil pressure and engine coolant temperature. Place the transmission control lever in the neutral position and apply the parking brake. Lower the moldboard to the ground. Do not leave the machine running unattended.
Study SAFETY RULES in the front of this manual thoroughly for the protection of machine and safety of personnel. 59
