OPERATING THE ENGINE
3-5
STARTING IN COLD WEATHER
Preheating
1. Pull the pilot control shut-off lever (1) up to the LOCK
position.
2. Turn engine control dial (3) to around the middle be-
tween the L and H positions.
3. Sound horn to alert bystanders.
4. Insert key switch (2). Turn it ON position.
5. “Wait-screen (nothing is displayed)” is displayed on the
monitor for 2 seconds. Regardless of the pilot control
shut-off lever position, the engine can not be cranked
during this duration.
6. When the password input screen is displayed on the
monitor, input the password. Unless the TEN-key func-
tion (ignition block system) is activated, this screen is not
displayed.
IMPORTANT: When required to activate the TEN-key func-
tion (ignition block system), consult your
nearest Hitachi dealer.
1
LOCK Position
M1U1-01-025
M178-01-049 M1U1-01-033
3
2
Slow Idle
T1V5-05-01-002
Password Input Screen