Operation Section Starting the Engine Prestart Conditions Gasoline Engine NOTE : The engine will not start unless the transmission directional control lever is in the NEUTRAL position. 1. Engage the parking brake, if not already engaged. Place the directional control lever in the NEUTRAL position. NOTICE Do not leave the key in ON position when engine is not running. Do not engage the starter more than 10 seconds at any one time 1. Don’t press accelerator pedal, and turn the ignition switch to the START position. 2. Once the engine starts, release the ignition switch. 3. If the engine does not start, repeat step 1. 4.
If engine coolant is cold, engine speed could be higher than low idle speed. Don’t drive forklift until engine speed becomes normal low idle speed. If the inside of engine cylinder is wet by gasoline, the engine could not start. In this case, press accelerator pedal fully and turn the ignition switch to ON position for 10 seconds. The inside of cylinder would be dry because ECM does not allow gasoline fuel injection. Repeat it three times. Don’t press accelerator pedal and turn the ignition switch to the START position to start engine. NOTICE 2. Lift trucks equipped with electrical disconnect switches ; the engine will not start unless the disconnect switch is in the ON (closed) position.
Before starting, turn the disconnect switch to the OFF (open) position. 50