OPERATION 12.3 OPERATIONS AND CHECKS AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE After starting the engine , do not immediately start operations. First, perform 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 idle or high idle continuously for more than 20 minutes. If it is necessary to run the engine at idle, apply a load from time to time or run the engine at mid-range speed . 1. Lightly depress the accelerator pedal (1) with no load at mid- range for about 5 minutes. 2. In cold climates, warm up the hydraulic oil. Ensure that the engine rotation is smooth.
Set the safety lock on the work equipment control lever to the FREE position. Move the bucket control lever in and out of the TILT position to warm up the hydraulic oil. The relief time at the tilt position should be a maximum of 10 seconds. With this operation, the oil will reach the relief pressure and quickly warm up the hydraulic oil. WA450-3MC 2-52