Starting In Cold Weather; Instruments And Controls - Mitsubishi 1540 FD Owner's Manual

STARTING IN COLD WEATHER

1. The fuel injection pump of this engine adopts the mechanism to ensure easier
engine starting by excessive injection of fuel when the throttle lever is fully pulled.
2. To start the engine specially in cold weather fully pull the throttle lever, heat the
glow plug enough and crank the engine.
Notes:
1.
After the engine has started confirm yhat the engine is running smoothly listening carefully to
acertain if nothing abnormal sounds, and inspect for oil and water leakage.
2.
In case fuel runs out, be sure to bleed the fuel system after refilling the fuel tank; otherwise the
engine may not be started (or even stopped soon after started). (See SECTION 3. Bleeding the Fuel
system)
Important:
1.
Never use ether to start the engine or this tractor.
2.
Unless the engine stops, don't run the starter motor.
STOPPING
After idling the engine for a while by setting the speed control lever at the appropriate position, bring
the throttle lever fully to the "STOP" position, and fuel is then cut off and the engine will stop.
Be sure to turn the starter key "OFF" when the engine has been stopped. When the operator leaves the
tractor, be sure to apply the parking brake and take out the key.

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

TRACTOR METER
The tractor meter, which reads the engine speed and hours of operation, is mounted on the instrument
panel.
The engine speed meter is in the upper portion which indicates the engine speed in rpm. The hour
meter located in the lower center shows the accumulated running hours at rated engine speed.
OIL PRESSURE WARNING LAMP
When the starter key is switched "ON", this lamp glows yellow. When oil is circulating normally while
the engine is running, the lamp turns off. If the lamp still glows yellow after the engine has been
started, stop the engine immediately and check the engine lubrication oil level. If that is OK, check the
oil pressure switch and cabling. If thereare any defective switches or cables, replace them.