Starting Engine

Before Starting the Engine

1. Turn battery disconnect switch to the ON position.

2. Fasten seat belt.

3. Turn key switch to ON position (1) and verify that the following happens during 3-second bulb check:

  • All indicators will light or flash.
  • All gauges and speedometer move to center position.
  • Warning alarm sounds.
  • All segments of MDU LCDs will display.
  • All segments of transmission control LED display and mode button indicator will light.

After 3 seconds all gauges, LCD and LED displays will return to normal operation mode and warning alarm will silence. All indicators, except for secondary steering (marked emergency steering), battery charge and park brake indicators, will go out.

Air pressure indicator may also remain lit, depending on system air pressure. Cold start indicator may also remain lit, depending on ambient temperature.

Starting the Engine

1. Press horn button to sound horn and alert bystanders that machine will be started.

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1-Key Switch ON Position
2-Key Switch START Position

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causym CAUTION: Prevent possible injury from unexpected machine movement. If hydraulic oil is cold, hydraulic functions move slowly. DO NOT attempt normal machine operation until hydraulic functions move at close-to-normal cycle times.

IMPORTANT: Never operate starter motor for more than 17 seconds at a time. If engine fails to start after 2 or 3 tries, return key switch to OFF. Wait for about 1 minute, then try again.

After a false start, do not turn key switch until engine stops or starter may be damaged.

Engine will not start by towing or pushing. Permanent damage to transmission will result.

IMPORTANT: Prevent damage to engine. Use start aid when temperatures are below 0°C (32°F) and only when engine is COLD.

2. Turn key switch to START position (2) and hold until engine starts. If temperature is below 0°C (32°F) and engine is COLD, press start aid button while starting engine.

3. Allow engine to idle until secondary steering (marked emergency steering) and air pressure indicators go out.

Warming the Engine

IMPORTANT: Allow engine to idle at least 1/2 minute. Do not run engine at fast idle or under heavy load until engine oil, transmission and hydraulic oils have warmed up to normal operating temperatures.

Operate machine at less than normal loads and at slow idle speed until engine warms up.

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