OM 25-3503 us – Edition 4.1 * 2503_3503b320.fm 3-11
Operation
3.4 Driving the excavator
Preheating start switch
Throttle
On machines with Tier III engines, the throttle 16 controls the engine speed progressively
as follows:
☞ Push throttle 16 upward (A).
➥ Engine speed is reduced.
☞ Push throttle 16 down B.
➥ Engine speed is increased.
On machines with Tier IV engines, throttle 16 controls the engine speed progressively as
follows:
☞ Push throttle 16 upward (A).
➥ Engine speed is increased.
☞ Push throttle 16 down B.
➥ Engine speed is reduced.
1
0
2
3
Fig. 75: Preheating start switch
19
Position Function Power consumer
0 Insert or remove the starting key None
1 ON/machine travel position
All functions are operational
➥ Indicator lights illuminate
➥ Shrill sound
2
Preheats the engine (10 – 15
seconds)
3 Starts the engine
➥ Starter is actuated
➥ Indicator lights must go out
Fig. 76: Engine speed control Tier III
16
B
A
Fig. 77: Engine speed control Tier IV
16
B
A