Starting - Jacobsen R-311T Safety & Operation Manual

4.4

STARTING________________________________________________________________

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CAUTION
IMPORTANT: Do not use starting assist fluids. Use
of such fluids in the air intake system may be potentially
explosive or cause a "Runaway" engine condition and
could result in serious engine damage.
1. Make sure fuel shut off valve is completely open and the
tow valve (See Section 4.10) is closed.
2. Sit in operator's seat, make sure the PTO switch (N) is
OFF, traction pedal is in Neutral, and the parking brake
(E) is Engaged.
3. Move throttle lever (M) between 1/4 to 1/3 throttle. Turn
ignition switch (T) to RUN.
4. Press glow plug switch (U) for about 3 to 7 seconds.
The colder the temperature, the longer it will take to
energize plugs. Do not press switch for more than 7
seconds. Energizing glow plugs is not necessary when
starting a warm engine.
5. Turn ignition switch (T) to START position. Release
switch as soon as engine starts. Do not hold key in start
position for more than 15 seconds at a time. If engine
does not start, turn ignition switch off, wait 30 seconds,
and try again.
Allow the engine to become warm and properly
6.
lubricated before operating at high RPM.
NOTICE
Allow engine to operate at low idle for at least one minute
before operating mower.
When starting engine at temperatures below 40° F (4°
C), operate the engine at low idle for five minutes to
prevent damage to engine or hydraulic system.
OPERATION 4
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