Engine Operation; Starting Procedure - JLG 450A Operation And Safety Manual

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ENGINE OPERATION

NOTE: Initial starting must always be
performed from the Ground Con-
trol station.

Starting Procedure

IF ENGINE FAILS TO START PROMPTLY, DO NOT CRANK FOR AN EXTENDED TIME. SHOULD
ENGINE FAIL TO START AGAIN, ALLOW STARTER TO "COOL OFF" FOR 2-3 MINUTES. IF
ENGINE FAILS AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, REFER TO ENGINE MAINTENANCE MANUAL.
NOTE: Diesel engines only: After turning on ignition,
operator must wait until glow plug indicator light
goes out before cranking engine.
1. Turn key of Platform/Ground Select switch to
Ground.
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2. Pull the Power/Emergency Stop switch to On.
3. Push the Engine Start switch until engine starts.
ALLOW ENGINE TO WARM-UP FOR A FEW MINUTES AT LOW SPEED BEFORE APPLYING
ANY LOAD.
4. After engine has had sufficient time to warm
up, push in the Power/Emergency Stop switch
and shut engine off.
5. Turn Platform/Ground Select switch to Plat-
form.
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