Starting Engine From Upper Control Box - Mec Speed Level 84RT Series Operator's Manual

84RT Series Speed Level™

Starting Engine from Upper Control Box

ART_3234
Dual Fuel Engine
ART_2410 R1
ART_2406 R
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Diesel Engine
ART_2406 R1
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91857rev2– February 2013
• Lower Control Box: Turn the Key Switch to PLATFORM.
• Lower Control Box: Turn the Fuel Selector Switch to the desired fuel, GASOLINE or
PROPANE.
• Upper Control Box: Turn the Engine Start Switch to START - release when the
engine starts.
Note: Cold starts may require the CHOKE Switch be lifted and held while
turning the START Switch.
CAUTION—PREVENT STARTER DAMAGE:
Maximum cranking time is 10 seconds. Wait 35 seconds between starting attempts.
Failure to start after multiple attempts indicates possibility of another problem.
• Upper Control Box: Turn the Engine Start Switch to START - release when the
engine starts.
• Cold Start: lift and hold the GLOW Switch as indicated in the Preheat table.
• With the GLOW Switch held, turn the START Switch until the engine starts.
• Release both switches once the engine starts.
Preheat Table
Ambient Temperature
Above 50°F (10°C)
50°F to 23°F (10°C to –5°C)
Below 23°F (–5°C)
CAUTION—PREVENT STARTER DAMAGE:
Maximum cranking time is 10 seconds. Wait 35 seconds between starting attempts.
Failure to start after multiple attempts indicates possibility of another problem.
Preheat Time
5 Seconds
10 Seconds
20 Seconds
20 Seconds = Limit of Preheat time
Operating Instructions
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