Starting In Cold Weather - Hitachi Zaxis 850LC-3 Operator's Manual

STARTING IN COLD WEATHER

Preheating
1. Pull the pilot control shut-off lever (1) up to the LOCK po-
sition.
2. Turn engine control dial (3) to around the middle be-
tween the L and H positions.
3. Sound horn to alert bystanders.
4. Insert key switch (2). Turn it ON position.
5. "Wait-screen (nothing is displayed)" is displayed on the
monitor for 2 seconds. Regardless of the pilot control
shut-off lever position, the engine can not be cranked
during this duration.
6. When the password input screen is displayed on the
monitor, input the password. Unless the TEN-key function
(ignition block system) is activated, this screen is not dis-
played.
IMPORTANT: When required to activate the TEN-key func-
tion (ignition block system), consult your
nearest Hitachi dealer.
7. The basic screen will be displayed on the monitor. The
machine will automatically check if preheating is required
or not. When preheating is required, preheat indicator (4)
is lit for automatically.
NOTE: In case, preheat indicator (4) does not come ON, pre-
heating is not required.
8. As soon as preheat indicator (4) goes OFF, turn the key
switch (2) to the START position to rotate the starter.
IMPORTANT: Prevent starter damage.
Never operate starter motor for more than
10 seconds at a time. If engine fails to start,
return key switch to OFF. Wait for more than
30 seconds, then try again. After a false
start, do not turn key switch until engine
stops or starter may be damaged.
9. Release the key switch (2) immediately after the engine
has started. It will return to ON position.
OPERATING THE ENGINE
3-5
LOCK Position
2
Slow Idle
M178-01-049
Password Input Screen
Basic Screen
1
M1U1-01-025
3
M1U1-01-033
T1V5-05-01-002
4
M1J1-03-004