Ransomes MP493 Quick Start Manual - Starting The Engine
QUICK START GUIDE
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BEFORE YOU OPERATE FOR THE FIRST
TIME
•
Check and adjust tyre pressure, if
necessary, see Safety, Operation and
Maintenance manual.
•
If necessary, add diesel fuel to tank.
•
Check engine oil and if necessary fill.
•
Check the radiator coolant and fill if
necessary (Water with 50% anti-
freeze).
HOW TO START THE ENGINE
The following procedure is for cold engines.
1.
Make sure the forward / reverse pedal
(A) is in the neutral position. The cutter
switch (B) is off and the throttle (C) is in
the centre position.
2.
Turn the ignition switch (D) to the right
and hold until the engine starts
(approximately 5-10 seconds.)
3.
The glow plugs operate automatically.
The time taken for the engine to start,
depends on the temperature of the
coolant
4.
When the engine starts, release the key
immediately. The key returns to the
RUN position.
5.
If the engine does not start, return the
key to the OFF position and try again.
NOTES
•
If the engine does not start after two
tries, wait 20 seconds and try again.
•
The starter motor must not be run
continuously for longer than 30 seconds
or the starter motor can fail.
•
If the red LED’s on the display flash
when you start one of the safety
interlock switches was not set correctly.
HOW TO STOP THE ENGINE
1.
Disengage drive to the cutting units with
the cutter switch (B).
2.
Return the forward / reverse pedal (A) to
the neutral position.
3.
Set the parking brake by pressing the
parking brake switch (E).
4.
Move the throttle control lever to the
SLOW position.
5.
Turn the ignition key (D) to the OFF
position.
STARTING THE ENGINE
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