Cold Starting - Xtreme Manufacturing XRM945 Operation & Safety Manual

XRM945

Cold 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 7-12. 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.
2. Turn key in Ignition switch clockwise to the PREHEAT
position and hold the key at PREHEAT for approximately
one (1) minute.
Figure 7-13. Hold Key At PREHEAT.
For information call (800) 497-1704
3. Turn key in Ignition switch clockwise to the START
position.
Figure 7-14. Turn Key In Ignition Switch To START.
4. Release the key immediately after the engine starts.
The Ignition switch will automatically return to RUN.
NOTE: The PREHEAT and START positions of the Ignition
switch are spring-loaded. When the key is released,
the Ignition switch will automatically return to the RUN
position.
Figure 7-15. 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.
5. After the engine starts, run the engine at partial throttle
speed for 30 to 60 seconds.
6. Return engine to idle speed before engaging the travel
or gear select lever.
7. Apply the service brake pedal and disengage the
Parking Brake switch.
Operation
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