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OPERATING THE ENGINE
Starting in Cold Weather
Preheating
1. Turn the key switch (1) ON. The ambient temperature
sensor is activated so that the engine is automatically
preheated.
2. Preheat indicator (2) should turn ON. As long as
the preheat indicator stays ON, the engine is being
heated.
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NOTE: Preheating time varies depending on the ambient
temperature.
3. As soon as preheat indicator (2) turns OFF, turn key
switch (1) to START position to rotate the starter. As
soon as the engine starts, release the key switch.
The key switch will automatically return to the ON
position.
Run the engine at low idle without applying
accelerator pedal (3).
IMPORTANT: At starting the engine, the engine RPM
(min
-1
) is kept at low idle for maximum 35 seconds
to warm up the coolant, hydraulic oil, etc. After this
period, the engine RPM will increase by applying
the accelerator pedal (3).
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WARNING: Do not operate the machine while the
engine RPM is being kept at low idle, otherwise,
the machine or the front attachment could
unexpectedly move that may result in serious
injury.
4. Perform checks to be done after starting the engine
by referring to the following section.
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NOTE: Headlights, working lights or room light may
become dim during engine preheating in the cold
environment.
M4GB-01-089
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MNEC-01-073
MNEC-01-036
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