OPERATING THE ENGINE STARTING IN COLD WEATHER 1 Preheating 1. Pull the pilot control shut-off lever (1) up to the LOCK po- 2. Turn engine control dial (3) to around the middle be- tween the L and H positions. sition. 3. Sound horn to alert bystanders. 4. Insert key switch (2). Turn it ON position. 5. “Wait-screen (nothing is displayed)” is displayed on the monitor for 2 seconds. Regardless of the pilot control shut-off lever position, the engine can not be cranked during this duration. LOCK Position 6. When the password input screen is displayed on the monitor, input the password. Unless the TEN-key function (ignition block system) is activated, this screen is not dis- played.
M1U1-01-025 IMPORTANT: When required to activate the TEN-key func- tion (ignition block system), consult your nearest Hitachi dealer. 2 Slow Idle 7. The basic screen will be displayed on the monitor. The machine will automatically check if preheating is required or not. When preheating is required, preheat indicator (4) is lit for automatically. M178-01-049 M1U1-01-033 3 NOTE: In case, preheat indicator (4) does not come ON, pre- heating is not required. 8. As soon as preheat indicator (4) goes OFF, turn the key switch (2) to the START position to rotate the starter. IMPORTANT: Prevent starter damage. Never operate starter motor for more than 10 seconds at a time.
If engine fails to start, return key switch to OFF. Wait for more than 30 seconds, then try again. After a false start, do not turn key switch until engine stops or starter may be damaged. Password Input Screen T1V5-05-01-002 4 9. Release the key switch (2) immediately after the engine has started. It will return to ON position. Basic Screen M1J1-03-004 3-5