Starting the Engine

TS177
TS177-UN-11JAN89

LV12797
LV12797-UN-04OCT06

Hand Throttle (Cab shown; OOS similar)

LV15734
LV15734-UN-07MAY12

Key Switch (Cab shown; OOS similar)

A - Hand Throttle

B - Key Switch

CAUTION: NEVER start engine while standing on ground. Do not start engine by shorting across starter terminals. Machine will start in gear and move if normal circuitry is bypassed.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT run a cold engine at full throttle. Idle engine at 1200 rpm until it warms to operating temperature.

  1. Start from operator’s seat with transmission in neutral or park. For PowrReverser™ Transmission, put EH directional reverser lever in NEUTRAL.

  2. Push hand throttle (A) forward from idle position (approximately 1/3 of full throttle). Engine may not start with throttle pulled completely down.

  3. IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter more than 20 seconds at a time. If engine does not start, wait at least 2 minutes for the starter motor to cool before trying again.

    Depress clutch pedal and turn key (B) to START position. Release key when engine starts. If key is released before engine starts, wait until starter and engine stop turning before trying again.

  4. Warm up tractor carefully. Charging and oil pressure warning indicators should go off and stay off. Coolant temperature gauge should begin to move into normal range.

  5. Avoid unnecessary engine idling. Check fluid levels frequently for engine oil, coolant, transmission-hydraulic, and mechanical front wheel drive. Watch for fluid leaks.

IMPORTANT:

  1. LV14480
    LV14480-UN-28JUL11

    LV12660
    LV12660-19-02MAY05

    After starting engine, operate engine at approximately 1200 rpm (no load) for one to two minutes. If temperature is below freezing point, operate engine for two to four minutes (no load).
  2. Start engine immediately if stalled while working to provide turbocharger lubrication.
  3. Before stopping warm engine, idle several minutes under 1000 rpm to cool turbocharger turbine.
  4. After prolonged idle periods, See Operator’s Manual for starting instructions.
  1. Drive train and tire life can be extended by avoiding high loads at travel speeds below 4.0 mph (6.4 km/h).
  2. Refer to Operator’s Manual prior to towing tractor.

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