Engine Operation; Starting Procedure - JLG 400SJ Operation And Safety Manual

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
4.3

ENGINE OPERATION

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

Starting Procedure

1. Check engine oil. If necessary, add oil in accordance
with the Engine Manufacturer's manual.
2. Check fuel level. Add fuel if necessary.
3. Check that air cleaner components are in place and
securely fastened.
4-4
IF ENGINE FAILS TO START PROMPTLY, DO NOT CRANK FOR AN
EXTENDED PERIOD. SHOULD ENGINE FAIL TO START ONCE AGAIN,
ALLOW STARTER TO "COOL OFF" FOR 2-3 MINUTES. IF ENGINE FAILS
AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, REFER TO ENGINE MAINTENANCE MAN-
UAL.
NOTE: Machines with diesel engines, after turning on igni-
tion, operator must wait until glow plug indicator light
goes out before cranking engine.
4. Turn key of SELECT switch to GROUND. Position
POWER/EMERGENCY STOP switch to ON, then push
the ENGINE START switch to the upward position until
engine starts.
ALLOW ENGINE TO WARM-UP FOR A FEW MINUTES AT LOW SPEED
BEFORE APPLYING ANY LOAD.
5. After engine has had sufficient time to warm up, shut
engine off.
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