Starting The Unit; Starting The Engine - New Holland Workmaster 25S Operator's Manual

Starting the unit

Starting the engine

WARNING
Run-over hazard!
When attempting to start the engine, always sit in the operator´s seat with the parking brake engaged
and all control elements in neutral. Never attempt to start the engine while standing beside the ma-
chine.
Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
Before starting the engine complete any daily maintenance items. See page 7-8 for daily maintenance items.
Perform the following operations to start the engine.
1. You must be sitting in the operator's seat.
2. Fasten your seat belt.
3. Apply the park brake. See page 3-8 for park brake information.
4. Place the Power Take–Off (PTO) switch in the "OFF" position. See page 3-8 for PTO switch information.
5. Place the PTO shift lever in the "REAR" PTO position. See page 3-8 for PTO shift lever information.
6. Place the transmission range lever in the neutral position. See page 3-8 for transmission range lever information.
7. Hydrostatic Transmission (HST) pedals are in the neutral position. See page 3-8 for HST pedal information.
8. Place the hand throttle lever at 1/4 position. See page 3-8 for hand throttle information.
9. Turn the key switch to the "ON" position. See page 3-8 for key switch information.
10. Verify the oil pressure warning indicator light and battery charge warning indicator lights are lit. See page 3-8 for
instrument cluster panel information.
11. Turn the key switch to the "Preheat" position. See page 4-7 for the appropriate preheat times bases on ambient
air temperature.
12. Turn the key switch to the "START" position. As soon as the engine starts release the key to allow the key to
return to the "ON" position.
NOTICE: Do not engage the starting motor continuously for more than 10 seconds. Doing so may cause starting
motor failure.
13. Check if the oil pressure warning indicator light or the battery charge warning indicator lights are lit. Shut off the
engine immediately if any of these lights are lit. See page 8-1 for troubleshooting information.
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