Diesel Lift Truck Starting - UniCarriers 1F1 Operator's Manual

3. After completion of operation completely close the discharge valve.
NOTE:
After operation, if the lift truck is not used for several hours or more, or
during cold weather seasons, park the lift truck with the fuel-change
switch positioned on the gasoline side. This helps to start the engine
more easily the next time.
4. Check the engine for LPG leakage (refer to page 125).
!
WARNING
• In the event of a LPG leakage or some other malfunction,
close the discharge valve immediately. Have the LPG system
checked by your Local Authorized Dealer.

DIESEL LIFT TRUCK STARTING

!
WARNING
• Do not breathe exhaust gases, they contain a mixture of
gases and particles. This exhaust may cause respiratory
irritation and other health issues.
• Do not run the engine in closed spaces or poorly ventilated
rooms such as a garage or refrigerator, etc.
Follow the procedure outlined below to start the engine.
1. Ensure that the parking brake is set and the selector lever is in
neutral. Depress the inching brake pedal as far as it can go.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, the glow pilot light on
the meter panel will illuminate indicating that the engine preheating
has started.
3. Keep the ignition switch in the ON position until the glow pilot light
turns off. This indicates that preheating is complete.
NOTE:
Engine preheating is controlled automatically corresponding to the
engine coolant temperature, atmospheric air temperature, etc., and the
glow pilot light turns off when the engine is preheated to the specified
temperature.
4. When the glow pilot light has turned off, turn the ignition switch to
the START position while fully depressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts.
NOTE:
Do not operate the starter for more than thirty (30) consecutive
seconds. If the engine fails to start after even after operating the starter
3 times for approximately five (5) seconds, turn the ignition switch to
the OFF position and wait for thirty (30) seconds before attempting to
start the engine. Subsequently, try to start it again from the preheating
process.
5. After the engine has started, release the accelerator pedal gradually
and perform warm-up engine, approximately five (5) minutes.
NOTE:
• When restarting, return the ignition switch to the OFF position and
then turn it to the START position.
• Regardless of the atmospheric temperature, always perform warm-
up for approximately five (5) minutes.
• Failure to properly warm-up the engine can cause degradation and
shortened life of engine.
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