Service Manual

325/328 Excavator

Operation and Maintenance Manual 22

STARTING THE ENGINE

Key Switch

WARNING

AVOID INJURY OR DEATH

• Fasten seat belt, start and operate only from the

operator seat.

• Never wear loose clothing when working near

machine.

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Perform the PRE-STARTING PROCEDURE. (See PRE-

STARTING PROCEDURE on Page 20.)

Figure OI-52

Move the engine speed control (Item 1) [Figure OI-52] to

low idle.

Figure OI-53

Turn the key (Item 1) [Figure OI-53] to the ON position. If

preheating is required, the glowplugs will automatically

cycle and the remaining preheat time (in seconds) will

show in the LCD. (Preheat icon will be ON).

Turn the key to START and release the key when the

engine starts. It will return to the ON position

[Figure OI-53].

Stop the engine if the warning lights and alarm do not go

OFF. Check for the cause before starting the engine

again.

Turn the key switch OFF to stop the engine.

IMPORTANT

Do not engage the starter for more than 15 seconds at

a time. Longer use can damage the starter by

overheating. Allow starter to cool down for one

minute before using starter again.

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