Starting Forklift; Normal Starting - Xtreme Manufacturing XRM945 Operation & Safety Manual

Operation

Starting Forklift

Normal Starting

 Warning
To prevent property damage, injury, or
death the operator must be seated with
seat belt fastened, arms, legs, and head
completely inside the Rollover Protection
Structure/Falling Object Protection Structure (ROPS/
FOPS), the travel select lever in NEUTRAL, the Parking
Brake switch ON (engaged), and the service brakes
applied BEFORE starting the forklift.
1. Place key in Ignition switch.
Figure 7-9. Key and Ignition Switch.
Caution
Release the key immediately once the motor starts.
If the motor does not start, DO NOT crank the starter
motor continuously for more than 15 seconds. Failure
to release the key after the motor has started or
continuous cranking can damage the starter motor.
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2. Turn key in Ignition switch clockwise to the
START position.
Figure 7-10. Turn Key In Ignition Switch To START.
3. Release the key immediately after the engine starts.
The Ignition switch will automatically return to RUN.
NOTE: The PREHEAT and START positions are spring-
loaded. When the key is released, the Ignition switch
will automatically return to the RUN position.
Figure 7-11. Ignition Switch Automatically Returns To RUN.
NOTE: If the engine fails to start on the first try, wait
until the engine and starter come to a complete stop
before cranking the engine again.
4. After the engine starts, run the engine at partial
throttle speed for 30 to 60 seconds.
5. Return engine to idle speed before engaging the
travel or gear select lever.
6. Apply the service brake pedal and disengage the
Parking Brake switch.
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