Starting Procedure - Terex DTM 00101 (standard) Operation And Maintenance Manual

5 OPERATION

5.3 Starting Procedure

Before starting the engine, perform the pre-operation safety checklist. Once com-
plete, you may proceed by following this procedure:
1. Enter machine with lift arms all the way down. Maintain three points of
contact (defined as: one foot and two hands, or one hand and two feet) with
the machine (fig. 5.3-1).
2. Sit down into the operator's seat and fasten the seat belt.
3. Starting with the throttle in the SLOW (turtle icon) position, push the throttle
1/3 of the way open (toward the rabbit icon).
4. Turn the ignition key to the on position and hold for 6 seconds to "pre-heat"
the engine. While pre-heating, the glow plug operation light will illuminate.
5. Turn the ignition key to the right to start the engine.
6. Let the engine run at low idle for 2 to 3 minutes to warm it.
7. Adjust the rear view mirror for optimum visibility.
8. Set the throttle to desired rpm for operation.
Note: The parking brake is automatically engaged when the engine is turned off,
the operator is not in the operator seat or the lap bar is raised.
Entering or exiting the vehicle under raised lift arms could result in injury
or death. Never allow anyone beneath raised, unsecured lift arms (fig.
5.3-2).
5.3-1
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5.3-2