TM 5-3805-292-10
0005
STARTING ENGINE CONTINUED
CAUTION
DO NOT run engine at low idle (throttle lever pulled fully back) for long periods. This can
cause a low operating temperature, resulting in acids and deposits in the engine oil. Run
engine at full throttle when conditions permit. Failure to follow this caution may result in
damage to equipment.
6. Push throttle lever forward by approximately 1 in. (2.5 cm).
NOTE
If seated for 30 seconds or more, operator must unbuckle seat belt, rise from seat, sit
down again, and buckle seat belt to reset seat operator presence switch.
7. Press POWER button and then press START button until engine starts.
CAUTION
DO NOT operate starter continuously for more than 30 seconds. Failure to follow this
caution may result in damage to equipment.
8. If engine does not start within 30 seconds, push and hold POWER button to turn off machine, allow starter to
cool for one minute, then repeat step 7.
9. After starting engine, proceed to Machine Warmup.
END OF TASK
MACHINE WARMUP
0005
1. During warmup, monitor indicators and gauges for any sign of abnormal temperatures or pressures. Stop
engine at the first sign of a problem.
2. To assist in hydraulic system warmup, operate steering and work tool hydraulic controls. To ensure that all are
functioning properly, cycle hydraulic controls through all positions. Refer to Operating Machine in this work
package.
3. Continue to warm up machine as follows:
a. If temperature is above 32F (0C), warming up machine is not required.
b. If temperature is below 32F (0C), warm up machine before applying a load with pilot controls (Hydraulic
Fluid Temperature Bar Graph and Engine Coolant Temperature Bar Graph each display two bars), and
activate controls slowly and cautiously until warm oil has been circulated through controllers. Refer to
END OF TASK
RELEASING PARKING BRAKE
0005
NOTE
Seat belt must be fastened before parking brake will release.
Parking brake button on RH control lever can only set parking brake.
Before machine can be driven, release parking brake. Parking brake can be released by pressing parking brake
button on DIP. Refer to WP 0004.
END OF TASK
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