During Operation
Starting the Engine
IMPORTANT
Bleed the fuel system if any of the following situations have occurred:
• The engine has shut off because the machine ran out of fuel.
• Maintenance was performed on the fuel system components.
1. Sit in the operator’s seat, engage the parking brake, and ensure that your foot is off the
traction pedal.
2. Press the engine-speed switch to the L
OW IDLE position.
3. Turn the key to the R
UN position.
The glow-plug indicator displays in the InfoCenter.
4. When the glow indicator shuts off, turn the key to the S
TART position.
IMPORTANT
Do not run the starter motor more than 15 seconds at a time, or premature starter
failure may result. If the engine fails to start after 15 seconds, turn the key to the O
FF
position, check the controls and procedures, wait 15 additional seconds, and repeat
the starting procedure.
When the temperature is less than -7°C (20°F), the starter motor can be run for 30
seconds on then 60 seconds off for 2 attempts.
5. When the engine starts, release the key.
6. Adjust the engine speed.
Shutting Off the Engine
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Press the PTO switch to the D
ISENGAGE position.
3. Press the engine-speed switch to the L
OW IDLE position.
4. Engage the parking brake.
5. Lower the cutting units.
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