Cold Starting - Xtreme XRM1145 Operation And Safety Manual

Cold Starting
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• To prevent property damage, injury, or
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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 vehicle.
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 PRE-
HEAT position and hold the key at PREHEAT for
approximately one (1) minute.
OFF RUN
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Figure 7-13. Hold Key At PREHEAT.
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3. Turn key in ignition switch clockwise to the
START position.
OFF RUN
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PREHEAT
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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.
OFF
RUN"
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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.
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