Starting Engine - Hitachi ZAXIS 17U-2 Operator's Manual

STARTING ENGINE

Starting in Ordinary Temperature
1. Check that pilot control shut-off lever (1) in the LOCK
position.
2. Turn engine control lever (3) to the slow idle position.
3. Sound the horn to alert bystanders.
4. Turn key switch (2) to rotate the starter. The engine
will be started.
IMPORTANT: Prevent starter damage and/or battery
over discharge. Never run the starter for
more than 20 seconds at a time. If the
engine fails to start, return the key
switch to OFF. Wait for more than 30
seconds, then try again.
5. Release key switch (2) immediately after the engine
has started. It will automatically return to the ON po-
sition.
NOTE: The horn sounds even though the key switch is
turned OFF. The engine does not start unless
the pilot control shut-off lever is in the LOCK
position.
IMPORTANT: Avoid operating key switch (2) with
stained hands or gloves.
OPERATING ENGINE
3-2
1
M1MS-03-001
3
Slow Idle Fast Idle
M1MS-01-004
2
M1M7-01-007