BA 1404 en – Edition 2.7 * 1404b320.fm 3-9
Operation
3.7 Driving the excavator
When crossing water fords or similar, ensure that the engine air intake slits are
always above water level –
Danger of engine damage!
☞ – see chapter Air intake on page 5-11
Preheating start switch (overview)
Throttle lever overview
With the gas lever 16 the speed is set to be continuous.
➥ Position A: idling speed
➥ Position B: max. engine speed
1
0
2
3
Abb. 43: Preheating start switch
25
Position
Function Power consumer
0
Insert or remove the starting key None
1
ON/machine travel position
Feed pump switched on
➥ Indicator lights illuminate
All functions are operational
➥ Indicator lights illuminate
➥ Shrill sound
2
Preheats the engine (10 – 15
seconds)
Glow plugs
3
Starts the engine
➥ Starter is actuated
➥ Indicator lights must go out
Abb. 44: Engine speed control
16
B
A