Operation 3.3 Operation Normal operation After starting the engine, do not immediately start operations. First, carry out the following operations and checks. NOTE Do not suddenly accelerate the engine before the warming- up operation is completed. Do not run the engine at low idling or high idling continu- ously for more than 20 minutes. If it is necessary to run the engine at idling, apply a load from time to time or run the engine at a mid-range speed. 3 GK020014 1 2 1. Depress accelerator pedal (1) lightly and run the engine with no load at midrange speed for about 5 minutes. To warm up the hydraulic oil in cold areas, do as follows. 2.
After completing the warming-up operation, check that the engine rotation is smooth, then check that the work equip- ment control lever is at the HOLD position and set safety lock lever (2) to the FREE position. Free 3. Depress accelerator pedal (1) lightly and run the engine at a mid-range speed. Lock GK032194 4. Operate work equiment control lever (3) to TILT position (e) and return it to HOLD position (b) to warm up the hydraulic oil. b The relief time at the tilt position (e) should be a maximum of 10 seconds. e With this operation, the oil will reach the relief pressure and this will warm up the hydraulic oil more quickly. GK020015 WA150-5H – VEAM934100 3-73 GK032191