17OPERATING THE ENGINE
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BKey Switch
For the appropriate preheating time, refer to the table
below.
A Glow plug indicator (2) comes on while engine is being
preheated.
A Because of safety devices, the engine will not start
except when the speed control pedal is in the
"NEUTRAL" position and the PTO clutch lever is in the
"OFF" position respectively.
BCold Weather Starting
When the ambient temperature is below -5 and the
engine is very cold. If the engine fails to start after 10
seconds, turn off the key for 30 seconds. Then repeat
steps 6 and 7. To protect the battery and the starter, make
sure that the starter is not continuously turned for more
than 30 seconds.
BBlock Heater (Option)
A block heater is available as an option from your local
dealer. It will assist you in starting your machine when the
ambient temperature is below -15 .
If the lamp is still "ON", immediately stop the engine and
determine the cause.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. After slowing the engine to idle, turn the key switch to
the "OFF" position.
2. Remove the key.
3. Do not leave the key switch "ON" (key in the "ON"
position) as the battery will discharge when the engine
is not running.
4. Set the parking brake.
OFF.............. The position where the key can be
inserted into or removed from the key
switch. [When the key is turned to
this position, the engine stops the
moment.]
ON................
The engine is running.
PREHEAT.....
The super glow plug is heated.
START.......... Depress the brake pedal fully and
pull the PTO lever to the
"DISENGAGED" position, turn the
key switch to this position to start the
engine.
: "OFF"
: "ON"
: "PREHEAT"
: "START"
6. Turn the key switch to the "PREHEAT"
position and hold it for about 2 to 3
seconds.
Temperature Preheating Time
Over 0 2 to 3 sec.
-5 to 0 5 sec.
-15 to -5 10 sec.
7. Turn the key switch to the "START"
position and release when the engine
starts.
8. Check to see that all the lamps on the
Easy Checker(TM) are "OFF".