Operation 3.3. Operation 3.3.2. Starting the engine 1. Pull the parking brake lever. 2. Set the drive direction switch to its neutral position 'N'. NOTE You may only start the engine, if the driving direction switch is set to the neutral position 'N'. Unintentional start-up of the engine may lead to severe accidents! Before starting up the engine, make sure that there are no persons or obstacles near the engine. In addition, sound the horn before you start the engine. 3. Turn the ignition key to operating position 'I'. 0 Fuel level (1) displayed. P I The parking brake warning light (2) illuminates when the parking brake is applied.
II The charging current (3) and engine oil pressure (4) warning lights illuminate. The air intake preheater control lamp (5) illuminates when the air intake preheater is running. 75_209 The running period of the air preheater depends on the ambient temperature. If the ambient temperature is low, the preheating process may take more time. 2 3 4 5 4. Press down slightly the accelerator pedal. 5. If the control lamp of the air preheater has gone out, you can turn the ignition key to the start position 'II' in order to start up the engine. NOTE 1 Do not operate the starter for longer than 15 seconds. If the engine does not start up, wait at least two minutes before try- ing a restart.
If the engine does not start up after several tries, find out the cause using the information indicated in the chapter "4.6. Other troubles" on page 4-10. 6. Release the ignition key as soon as the engine started. It automatically returns to the operating position 'I'. 7. Check whether all warning lights have gone out. Only the control lamp of the intake air heater (5) remains lit for another 30 s at temperatures below 32°F (0°C). WA100M-5 – VEAM280201 3-45 CAUTION