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DECALS - Continued
ENGINE OPERATION
CAUTION
STARTING - Set RPM's (dial or throttle position) at low idle, turn key on and wait
until glow plug warm-up indicator turns off; turn key to start and crank for 20
seconds maximum or less if required. Allow 2 minutes between cranking
AVOID DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY - READ AND UNDERSTAND THE
attempts. DO NOT USE ETHER AS A STARTING AID.
OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY MANUAL PRIOR TO OPERATING
STOPPING - Reduce RPM's to low idle for 2 minutes with no load. Stop engine.
THIS MACHINE.
ENGINE STALL - Remove load, restart immediately. Run 30 seconds at half
speed before adding load.
Controls may be changed for attachment or operator preference. Try
control pattern before operating.
ENGINE RPM CONTROL
H
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Always lower working tools to the ground and engage hydraulic control
Turn CW to increase
L
lockout lever before leaving operator's seat.
Turn CCW to decrease
Keep riders off machine.
AUTOMATIC SPEED CHANGE
Avoid contact between boom/attachments and overhead obstacles
OFF
A/I - Auto Idle
whenever operating, traveling or transporting machine.
Engine speed is temporarily reduced, if
A/I
Keep bystanders clear of machine; especially before moving boom,
control levers are in Neutral for 4 seconds.
H/P
swinging upperstructure or traveling.
P
POWER MODE
E
Upperstructure position affects travel direction. Try pedals or levers to
H/P - Select for heavy digging, maximum productivity.
determine travel direction before moving machine.
P - Select for standard digging
Avoid tipping - Do not lift or move objects that exceed machine stability.
E - Select for light digging, maximum fuel economy.
Avoid parking machine on an incline.
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WARNING
AVOID SERIOUS CRUSHING INJURY FROM BOOM
NEVER place any part of body beyond window bars or frame. It could be crushed by the boom if boom
control lever is accidentally bumped or otherwise engaged.
DO NOT remove window bars. If window is missing or broken, replace immediately.
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Figure 14. Lower Right Side Window.
