Starting The Engine; Diesel - Taylor-Dunn TC-30 Operator's Manual

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Starting the Engine

DANGER
Internal combustion engines give off
various fumes, gases, and soot while
running, including carbon monoxide.
Do not start or run the engine in a closed
or poorly ventilated building where the
exhaust gases can accumulate. Breathing
these gases may result severe bodily injury
or death.
WARNING
Taylor-Dunn DOES NOT recommend the use of starting fluids on any engine. Starting
fluids are highly flammable and could cause fire or explosion resulting in severe bodily
injury. The use of starting fluids may also damage the engine.
NOTICE
• Do not press the throttle pedal while starting the engine. Pressing the pedal while
starting the engine could result in excessive engine RPM and damage to the engine.
• If the engine does not start within 30 seconds, release the ignition switch and wait
a minimum of 2 minutes before attempting to start the engine again. Engaging the
starter motor for too long of a time period may overheat and damage the starter motor.
• If the engine does not start or stalls while starting, wait 3 to 4 seconds before attempting
again. This will protect the starter from damage due to built up cylinder pressure.
Before operating this vehicle: Refer to General Safety
Guidelines at the beginning of this chapter.
Perform all necessary vehicle preparation steps, inspections,
or maintenance before operating this vehicle.
Note: The vehicle may be equipped with a various start
interlock switches. All interlock switches must be
closed to allow the engine to start.
All Engines:
1. Place the transmission shift lever in Park or Neutral.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Press the foot brake pedal.
Gasoline:
4. Rotate the ignition switch to the START position and
hold (see Cautions above) until the engine starts and then release the switch.

Diesel:

4. Rotate the ignition switch to the ON position and wait for the WAIT to START lamp to go out,
then Rotate the ignition switch to the START position and hold (see Cautions above) until
the engine starts and then release the switch.
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WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE VEHICLE in an
area that may be contaminated with
combustible vapors. The vapors can be
ingested into the engine intake causing
uncontrolled acceleration, excessive
engine speed, fire, explosion, property
damage and/or severe bodily injury.
NOTICE
• Do not let the engine idle for
long periods while cold. This
can result in contaminated
engine oil, carbon build
up in cylinders, or valve
sticking.
• Operate the engine at idle
or low loads until it has
reached normal operating
temperature range.
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