Starting The Engine - Shindaiwa DGW500M Owner's And Operator's Manual

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<Note>
• Check that the surrounding area is safe before starting the engine.
• When there are multiple workers who are working together, they must mutually
signal each other before starting the engine.
• Do not use in an area with high temperature or humidity, or an area with a large
amount of dust.
• Do not open any doors during operation. Operating with a door open can
negatively affect cooling effect, resulting in an equipment malfunction.
• Use ear protection if the level of noise is high. Failure to do so could result in
hearing damage.

8-1. Starting the Engine

1)
Turn the breaker (1-P) to "OFF".
2)
Turn the fuel lever (on the fuel filter and water separator) to "OPEN".
3)
Set the idle control switch to "AUTO".
4)
If the temperature is 5°C or less, turn the starter switch to the "PREHEAT"
position and wait until the preheat lamp turns off. (Approx. 5 seconds).
5)
Turn the starter switch to the "START" position to start the starter motor,
which then starts the engine.
6)
After the engine starts, remove your hand from the starter switch.
7)
Allow the engine to warm up for approximately 5 minutes.
1-P Breaker
Idle Control Switch
<Note>
• Do not crank the starter motor for 15 seconds or more continuously.
• If repeating starter switch operation, wait 30 seconds or more between operations.
• After the engine starts, do not turn the starter switch to "START" during operation.
Preheat Lamp
Starter Switch
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Fuel Lever
(on fuel filter)
Close
Open
Fuel Lever
(on water separator)
Close
Open

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