Starting the Engine

CAUTION: Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death.

• Move the machine to an outside area before running the engine.
• Do not run an engine in an enclosed area without adequate ventilation.
• Connect a pipe extension to the engine exhaust pipe to direct the exhaust fumes out of the area.
• Allow fresh outside air into the work area to clear the exhaust fumes out.

1. Open the fuel shut-off valve.

2. Lock the park brake.

3. Move the transmission range shift lever to the N (neutral) position.

4. Push the PTO switch knob down to the disengaged/off position.

5. CAUTION: Check to be sure area is clear of any bystanders before lowering implements to the ground.

   Lower any implements to the ground.

6. Set the engine speed hand throttle to the 1/2-3/4 fast position.

7. Turn ignition key switch to the ON position.

8. Check indicator lamps:

   • Engine oil pressure light will glow.
   • Park brake light will glow and flash if park brake is locked.
   • Alternator/battery charging light will glow.
   • Engine glow plug light will glow:

     2025R-for 3 seconds.

     2032R-for 15 seconds.

   • Engine is now ready to start.
   
   

9. IMPORTANT: Starter may be damaged if starter is operated for more than 20 seconds at a time:

   Wait two minutes before trying again if engine does not start.

   Turn key switch to START position. Release key when engine starts.

10. Check indicator lights:

    • Engine oil pressure light should go out within 5 seconds. NOTE: Set engine speed at full throttle if indicator light does not go out after 10 seconds.
      
    • Alternator/battery charging light should go out within 10 seconds.
    • If indicator lights stay on longer than the given time interval, stop engine and check for cause.
    
    

11. IMPORTANT: In cold weather, run engine several minutes to allow engine oil and transmission oil to warm.

    NOTE: It is normal for the engine to be louder and for blue-white exhaust smoke to be present during engine warm-up. The amount of exhaust smoke depends on air temperature.

    Set the engine speed hand throttle to the 1/2 fast position for 1 minute without load.