OPERATING ENGINE Warming Up Operation 1
CAUTION: Operating the machine without warming d up operation may cause the engine to be seizure or damaged and hydraulic system to be damaged. Be sure to perform warm up operation also to ensure safe operation such as protecting any accidents caused by unstable motion of hydraulic system.
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If the machine is excessively operated with the hydraulic oil temperature below 20 °C (68 °F), damage to the hydraulic components may result. After starting the engine, sufficiently perform warm up operation as described below before operating the machine until the hydraulic temperature increases to higher than 20 °C (68 °F). 1. While slightly depressing accelerator pedal, run the engine at medium speed for about 5 minutes with no load. 2. Increase the engine at medium speed. Raise the bucket above the ground and move loader control lever (1) to the tilt position and neutral position. Repeat this cyclic motion for 10 seconds. IMPORTANT:
Do not operate loader control lever (1) other than the tilt and neutral position at this time.
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