Product Manual

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RD7 Operation

4.19 Cold Weather Starting (Hatz Engine)

Requirements

■ Machine is in serviceable condition and has been properly maintained

■ Fuel in the tank

■ Free-flowing lubricating oil

Background

The engine crank is equipped with kick-

back damping to protect the operator

from injury should the engine backfire.

The brief reverse rotation at the handle

tube (k) separates the link between the

crank lug (m) and the driving dog (n).

Procedure

Perform the procedure below to start the machine at temperatures below

approximately -5°C (23°F). Always turn the engine over to ensure that it rotates

freely.

1. Engage the parking brake (a).

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WARNING

Personal injury hazard. Starting the machine with the exciter lever in the ON

position could result in personal injury.

► Only start the machine when the exciter lever is set to the OFF position.

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