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OPERATING THE ENGINE
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. Set the engine stop lever to the "STOP"
position.
2. With the key switch placed to the
"SWITCHED OFF" position, remove the
key. (Be sure to return the engine stop
lever to the "START" position to be
ready for the next start.)
(1) Engine stop lever
(A) "START"
(B) "STOP"
CHECKS DURING OPERATION
While running, make the following checks to see that all
parts are working correctly.
BRadiator Cooling water(Coolant)
WARNING
To avoid personal injury:
A Do not remove radiator cap until
coolant temperature is well below
its boiling point. Then loosen cap
slightly to the stop position, to
relieve
any
removing cap completely.
If the coolant temperature warning lamp lights up or if
steam or coolant does not stop squirting from the
radiator overflow pipe, turn off the load and keep the
engine idling (COOLING-DOWN) for at least 5
minutes to let it cool down gradually. Then stop the
engine and take the following inspection and servicing.
1. Check to see if the coolant runs short or if there is any
coolant leak;
2. Check to see if there is any obstacle around the
cooling air inlet or outlet;
3. Check to see if there is any dirt or dust between
radiator fins and tube;
4. Check to see if the fan belt is too loose; and
5. Check to see if radiator water pipe is clogged.
BOil pressure lamp
The lamp lights up to warn the operator that the engine
oil pressure has dropped below the prescribed level. If
this should happen during operation or should not go off
even after the engine is accelerated more than
1000rpm, immediately stop the engine and check the
following:
1. Engine oil level (See "ENGINE OIL" in "PERIODIC
SERVICE" section.)
BFuel
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury:
A Fluid escaping from pinholes may
be invisible. Do not use hands to
search for suspected leaks; Use a
piece
of
cardboard
instead. If injured by escaping fluid,
see a medical doctor at once. This
fluid can produce gangrene or a
severe allergic reaction.
A Check any leaks from fuel pipes or
fuel
injection
protection when checking for leaks.
pressure,
before
or
wood,
pipes.
Use
eye
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