MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS OPERATION
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Starting Engine in Cold Weather 3
WARNING
q Start the engine only after sitting down in the operator's seat.
q Do not attempt to start the engine by short-circuiting the engine starting circuit. Such an act may
cause a serious bodily injury or fire.
q Check that there are no persons or obstacles in the surrounding area, then sound the horn and start
the engine.
q Never sue starting aid fluids as they may cause explosions.
q Exhaust gas is toxic. When starting the engine in confined spaces, be particularly careful to ensure
good ventilation.
NOTICE
q Before starting the engine, check that fuel control dial
(2) is at the low idling (MIN) position.
If the fuel control dial is at the FULL position, the
engine will accelerate suddenly and cause damage to
the engine parts, so set it to an intermediate or low
speed position.
q Do not keep the strating motor rotating continuously
for more than 20 seconds.
If the engine fails to start,wait for about 2 minutes and
repeat from Step 2.
When starting in low temperatures, do as follows.
1. Check the safety lock lever (1) is at the LOCK position (L).
If the safety lock lever is in the FREE position (F), the
engine does not start.
2. Set fuel control dial (2) at a low idling (MIN) position.
Do not set fuel control dial (2) at the high idling (MAX) posi-
tion.
MIN
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