13 OPERATING THE ENGINE STOPPING THE ENGINE 1. After slowing the engine to idle, turn the key to "OFF". 2. Return the engine hand throttle (if equipped) to its idle engine speed position. 3. Remove the key. WARMING UP To avoid serious injury or death: A Be sure to set the parking brake during warm- up. A Be sure to set the range shift lever to the "NEUTRAL" position and lock both the hydraulic lift cylinder and the hydraulic outlet levers to the "OFF" position with restricting plate during warm-up. For 5 minutes after engine start-up, allow engine to warm up without applying any load. This is to allow oil to reach every part of the engine.
If load should be applied to the engine without this warm-up period, problems may develop such as seizure, breakage or premature wear may develop. B Warm-Up Transmission Oil in the Low Temperature Range Hydraulic oil serves as transmission fluid. In cold weather, the oil may be cold with increased viscosity. This can cause delayed oil circulation or abnormally low hydraulic pressure for some time after engine start-up. This in turn can create problems with the hydraulic system. To prevent the above, observe the following instructions: Warm up the engine at about 50% of rated rpm according to the table below:
A Do not operate the vehicle under full load condition until it is sufficiently warmed up. A In order for these vehicles to achieve sufficient traveling performance, it is required to warm hydraulic oil temperature up at 120 (60 ) or more. Ambient temperature Warm-up time requirement Above 0 (32 ) Approx. 5 minutes -10 to 0 (14 to 32 ) 5 to 10 minutes -20 to -10 (-4 to 14 ) 10 to 15 minutes Below -20 (-4 ) More than 15 minutes