11. EXPLANATION OF COMPONENTS 11.2 SWITCHES AM161510 1. STARTING SWITCH This switch is used to start or stop the engine. HEAT OFF OFF position The key can be inserted or withdrawn. The switches for the electric system except the cab lamp and clock, are all turned off and the engine is stopped. ON START ON position Electric current flows in the charging and lamp circuits. Keep the starting switch key at the ON position while the engine is running. Electricity flows to all electrical circuits except the START and HEAT circuit. AM089390 START position This is the engine-start position. Keep the key at this position during cranking.
Immediately after starting the engine, release the key which will automatically return to the ON position. HEAT (preheat) position When starting the engine in winter, set the key to this position. When the key is set to the HEAT position, the pre-heating monitor lights up. Keep the key at this position until the monitor lamp goes off. Immediately after the pre-heating monitor goes off, release the key. The key automatically returns to the OFF position. Then, start the engine by turning the key to the START position. 2-15