Specifications

4. HOW TO OPERATE 27
4.3 starting
4.3.1 Daily Starting
Follow the following procedures for starting under nor-
mal conditions.
1. Open the Kingston cock. (option)
2. Open the fuel tank cock. (option)
3. Cut off all clutches and main switches for all auxiliary
machinery so that there is no load.
4. Put the remote control handle in NEUTRAL.
5. Set the governor handle in the low speed position
(when there is an independent governor remote con-
trol handle).
6. Turn on the battery switch. (option)
7. Insert the key into the starter switch and turn it to ON,
the buzzer sounds and the alarm device lamps come
on, indicating that the alarm equipment is working
properly.
8. Turn the key to START to start the engine. When the
engine has started, remove your hand from the key.
The key will automatically return to the ON position.
Check to see that alarm lamps have gone off and the
buzzer has stopped. →See 4.2.2
4.3.2 Starting Under Low Temperature Conditions
When starting the engine under difficult low temperature conditions (approximately 0 degree C or lower), use
the air heater to enable easier starting. Follow steps 1.∼6. of the above procedure, and then follow the steps
below.
7. Turn the key from the OFF position to GLOW. Continue to hold the key in the GLOW position to heat up the
air heater.
8. Turn the key to START and start the engine. After the engine starts, remove your hand from the key.
NOTICE:
Do not leave the air heater on for longer than 20 seconds at a time. Leaving the air heater
on for longer periods of time will result in damage.
4.3.3 Restarting After Starting Failure
When attempting to start the engine after starting failure, be sure that the engine is at a complete stop before
turning the starter switch key. If the engine is restarted while the engine still has not stopped, the pinion gear
of the starter motor will be damaged.
• When the engine will not start after several attempts, check the fuel system. If there is air in the fuel system,
the fuel will not be fed and starting will not be possible.
After bleeding air from the system, attempt to restart the engine. →See 3.2.2
NOTICE:
Do not hold the starter switch on for more than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine does not
start the first time, wait for about 15 seconds before trying again.
MV
NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL
MT-3
Remove hand after engine starts
STOP
Drive position
Start position
Starter switch
GLOW
OFF
ON
START
OPTION