Ignition Switch - UniCarriers 1F1 Operator's Manual

IGNITION SWITCH

Turn the key or lever (option) on the
ignition switch to start or stop the engine.
OFF Position
When the ignition switch is in this position,
all electric circuits are open but the
following can be turned on and off.
• Lamps by operating the lighting
switch
• Rear operating lights
• Braking lights by application of the
brake
ON Position
This is the position of the ignition switch
when the engine is running. When the
ignition switch is in this position, all electric
circuits are energized.
START Position
To start the engine, shift the selector lever to the neutral position, turn
the ignition switch to the ON position, for diesel lift trucks wait for the
glow plug light to turn off, and then to the START position. Once engine
has started let go of the ignition switch and it will automatically return to
the ON position.
Gasoline and LPG Lift Trucks
Do not operate the starter for more than ten (10) consecutive seconds.
If the engine does not start wait for at least ten (10) seconds and then
try again.
ON
START
OFF
Keyless Ignition
OFF
ON
START
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Diesel Lift Trucks
Do not operate the starter for more than thrity (30) consecutive
seconds. If the engine does not start wait for at least thrity (30) seconds
and then try again, starting with preheating.
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CAUTION
• If you leave the ignition switch in the ON position while the
engine is stopped, the battery may run down and this may
make it impossible to start the engine. To avoid this situation,
always return the ignition switch to the OFF position after
stopping the engine.
• During operation, the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Never turn it to the OFF or START position during operation.
• Do not operate the starter for a long time when starting the
engine.
• If the engine does not start even though you operate the
starter repeatedly, return the ignition switch to the OFF
position, if operating on LPG close the discharge valve, and
contact your Local Authorized Dealer.
• If the lift truck is equipped with the Seat Belt Interlock
option, it will not start if the seat belt is not fastened (seat
belt interlock/shutdown indicator light will illuminate red).
Refer to page 82 for Seat Belt Interlock options.