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Operation
Starting/Stopping The Engine
IMPORTANT: The fuel system may have to be
bled if any of the following situations have
occurred:
A. Initial start up of a new engine.
B. The engine has ceased running due to lack of
fuel.
C. Maintenance has been performed upon fuel
system components; i.e., filter replaced, etc.
Refer to Bleeding The Fuel System
1. Be sure the parking brake is set and the deck
drive switch is in the DISENGAGE position.
2. Remove your foot from the traction pedal and
make sure the pedal is in the neutral position.
3. Move the throttle lever to the 1/2 throttle
position.
4. Insert the key into the switch and turn it to the
ON/PREHEAT position until the glow plug
indicator light goes out (approximately 7
seconds), then turn the key to the START
position to engage the starter motor. Release
the key when the engine starts. The key will
move automatically to the ON/RUN position.
IMPORTANT: To prevent overheating the
starter motor, do not engage the starter
longer than 15 seconds. After 10 seconds of
continuous cranking, wait 60 seconds before
engaging the starter motor again.
5. When the engine is started for the first time, or
after overhauling the engine, operate the
machine in forward and reverse for one to two
minutes. Also operate the lift lever and the
deck drive switch to be sure all parts operate
correctly.
Turn the steering wheel to the left and right to
check steering response. Then shut the engine
off and check for oil leaks, loose parts and any
other noticeable malfunctions.
Shut the engine off and wait for all moving
parts to stop before checking for oil leaks,
loose parts and other malfunctions.
6. To stop the engine, move the throttle control to
the IDLE position, move the deck drive switch
to DISENGAGE and turn the starter key to the
OFF Remove the key from the switch to
prevent accidental starting.
Bleeding The Fuel System
1. Park the machine on a level surface. Make sure
the fuel tank is at least half full.
2. Unlatch and raise the hood.
Because diesel fuel is flammable, use caution
when storing or handling it. Do not smoke
while filling the fuel tank. Do not fill the fuel
tank while the engine is running, hot, or when
the machine is in an enclosed area. Always
fill the fuel tank outside and wipe up any
spilled diesel fuel before starting the engine.
Store fuel in a clean, safety-approved
container and keep the cap in place. Use
diesel fuel for the engine only; not for any
other purpose.
3. Open the air bleed screw on the fuel injection
pump (Fig. 16).
1. Fuel injection pump bleed screw
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CAUTION
DANGER
Figure 16
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