Starting The Engine; Check Instruments After Starting - Hitachi EX27U Operator's Manual

STARTING THE ENGINE

1. Turn the key switch to the ON position.
In cold weather, the preheat indicator will light.
2. Sound the horn to alert persons nearby.
If the horn does not sound, be sure to repair the trou-
ble before operating the machine.
3. Pull the engine speed control lever back halfway.
4. After confirming that the preheat indicator goes off,
turn the key switch to START position.
IMPORTANT: Never operate the starter motor for more
than 10 seconds at a time.
If the engine fails to start, return the key
switch to OFF. Wait for more than 30
seconds, then try again. Do not attempt
to turn the key switch again until the en-
gine comes to a complete stop, other-
wise the starter may be damaged.
5. When the engine starts, release the key; the key
switch will automatically return to the ON position.
NOTE: This machine is equipped with Auto Glow Sys-
tem. Sensing the coolant temperature, the du-
ration of preheating is automatically set. Be
sure to wait until the preheat indicator goes off
with the key switch turned to the ON position,
as specified above.

CHECK INSTRUMENTS AFTER STARTING

IMPORTANT: Prevent possible damage to engine. If
indicator lights do not go out after start-
ing engine, IMMEDIATELY STOP THE
ENGINE and correct the cause.
Check that:
1. Coolant temperature gauge (1) is in the white zone.
2. Alternator indicator (2) is off.
3. Engine oil pressure indicator (3) is off.
4. Engine noise and exhaust gas are normal.
NOTE: Checking exhaust gas (with no load, after
warming up)
colorless or faint blue --- normal (complete
black
white
OPERATING THE ENGINE
combustion)
--- abnormal (incomplete
combustion)
--- abnormal [burning oil
(oil ring worn) or
coolant leakage into
cylinder]
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AUTOMATICALLY
START
RETURN
ON
OFF
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