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– Always assume the machine is charged if you
strike an electrical or communication line. Do
not attempt to leave the machine.
•
Leaking gas is both flammable and explosive and
may cause serious injury or death. Do not smoke
while operating the machine.
Starting the Engine
1.
Ensure that the battery-disconnect switch is in
the O
position.
N
2.
Ensure that the auxiliary-hydraulics lever and
traction-control are in the N
3.
Move the throttle lever midway between the
S
and F
LOW
AST
4.
Insert the key into the key switch and turn it to
the O
position.
N
5.
Wait for the glow-plug indicator light to stop
blinking.
6.
Turn the key to the S
engines starts, release the key.
Important:
Do not engage the starter for
more than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine
fails to start, wait 30 seconds for the starter
to cool down between attempts. Failure to
follow these instructions could burn out the
starter motor.
7.
Move the throttle lever to the F
Important:
Running the engine at high
speeds when the hydraulic system is cold
(i.e., when the air temperature is at or
below freezing) could damage the hydraulic
system. When starting the engine in cold
conditions, allow it to run in the middle
throttle position for 2 to 5 minutes before
moving the throttle to the F
Note:
If the outdoor temperature is below
freezing, store the traction unit in a garage to
keep it warmer and to aid in starting.
Driving the Machine
Note:
Enable the traction control by toggling the
traction-enable switch before driving the machine.
Use the traction control to move the machine. The
farther you move the traction control in any direction,
the faster the machine moves in that direction.
Release the traction control to stop the machine.
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as
measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the
throttle lever in the F
You can, however, use the throttle position to operate
at slower speeds.
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position.
EUTRAL
positions.
position. When the
TART
position.
AST
position.
AST
position for best performance.
AST
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