43OPERATION OF THE ENGINE
STARTING THE ENGINE UNDER COLD
CONDITIONS
Start the engine in the following manner;
1. Turn the starter switch to the "RUN" position (glow
position) and hold until the indicator lamp has gone
out.
2. Move the starter switch to the "START" position; to
crank and start engine.
3. Release the starter switch after the engine has started;
it will automatically return to the "RUN " position.
A Let the engine warm up after start-up for approx. 10
minutes under no load conditions. If the hydraulic fluid
temperature is too low, the operations or the function
of the pressure sensors will be affected.
Do not operate the machine under full load before the
engine has warmed up enough.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
To avoid personal injury or death:
A Do not keep the bucket or attachments in the
lifted position, as a person could accidentally
touch the levers and cause serious accidents.
A Place the machine on the flat ground.
1. After slowing the engine to idle, turn the key to "STOP"
position.
2. Remove the key.
A Do not stop the engine by shutting down the battery
power directly with a battery switch or by other means.
Doing so may cause failure or malfunction.
BEngine Stop Knob
A Be sure to return the stop knob to former position after
the engine stops.
The engine stops when the starter key is turned off. If the
engine does not stop, pull the stop knob to stop the
engine.
(1) Stop knob
(2) Starter key