Starting The Engine - Hitachi Zaxis 17U-5A Operator's Manual

Starting the Engine

Starting the Engine at Normal Temperature
1. Confirm that pilot control shut-off lever (1) is in the LOCK
position.
2. Turn engine control lever (3) to the slow idle position.
3. Sound horn to alert bystanders.
4. Turn key switch (2) to START position to rotate the
starter. The engine will start.
IMPORTANT: Never operate the starter for more than 15
seconds at a time. If engine fails to start, return key
switch to OFF. Wait for more than 30 seconds, then
try again. Failure to do so may cause damage to the
starter and/or discharging the batteries.
5. Release key switch (2) immediately after the engine has
started. Key switch (2) will automatically return to ON
position.
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NOTE: The horn sounds even though key switch (2) is turned
OFF. The engine does not start unless pilot control shut-off
lever (1) is in the LOCK position.
IMPORTANT: Avoid operating key switch (2) with stained
hands or gloves.
OPERATING THE ENGINE
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MABA-01-002
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Slow Idle Fast Idle
MABA-01-005
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M1M7-01-007