Engine Operation (If Equipped); Starting Procedure; Shutdown Procedure - JLG T500J Operation And Safety Manual

SECTION 5 - MACHINE OPERATION
5.3

ENGINE OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)

NOTE: Initial starting should always be performed from the Ground
Control console.

Starting Procedure

IF ENGINE FAILS TO START PROMPTLY, DO NOT CRANK FOR AN EXTENDED TIME.
SHOULD ENGINE FAIL TO START AGAIN, ALLOW STARTER TO "COOL OFF" FOR 2-3 MIN-
UTES. IF ENGINE FAILS AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, REFER TO ENGINE MAINTENANCE
MANUAL.
1. Turn key of SELECT switch to GROUND. Position POWER/
EMERGENCY STOP switch to ON, then push the ENGINE
START switch until engine starts.
When starting a cold engine, the choke switch must be
pushed in (along with the engine start switch) until the
engine starts.
ALLOW ENGINE TO WARM-UP FOR A FEW MINUTES AT LOW SPEED BEFORE APPLYING
ANY LOAD.
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2. After engine has had sufficient time to warm up, shut engine
off.
3. Turn SELECT switch to PLATFORM.
4. From Platform, pull POWER/EMERGENCY STOP switch out,
then push the ENGINE START switch until engine starts.

Shutdown Procedure

1. Remove all load and allow engine to operate at low speed
for 3-5 minutes; this allows further reduction of internal
engine temperature.
2. Push POWER/EMERGENCY STOP switch in.
3. Turn MASTER switch to Off.
Refer to Engine Manufacturer's manual for detailed information.
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