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7. OPERATING THE ENGINE
Ex2900 / 3200 Operator's Manual
9. Turn the starter key switch to the START
position.
(A) OFF position:
The engine must not run.
(B) ON position:
When the starter key switch has been turned to this
position, the engine oil pressure warning light and
battery charge indicator light will illuminate.
(C) START position:
When the starter key switch is turned to this position,
the starter starts running to turn the flywheel and the
engine begins to run. Once the engine has started,
release the starter key switch.
(A)OFF position
(B)ON position
(C)START position
10.Once the engine has successfully started,
release the key.
11.After the engine has started, warm up the
engine for 5 minutes at 1200 to 1500 rpm
without connecting a load.
■Warming Up the Engine in Cold Weather
In cold weather, warm up the engine for much longer than
5 minutes so that the hydraulic system shows its
performance. For the appropriate warming up time, refer
to the table below.
NOTE:
●The engine may run slightly louder and emit pale blue
exhaust during warming-up. This is considered normal
operation. The amount of pale blue exhaust varies
depending on the ambient temperature.
●Idling the engine for a long time causes waste of fuel
and carbon accumulation in the engine.
Temperature Warming-up Time
Over 32°F (0°C) At least 5 minutes
32 to 14°F (0 to –10°C) 5 to 10 minutes
14 to –4°F (–10 to –20°C) 10 to 15 minutes
Below –4°F (–20°C)
More than 15 minutes
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(B)
(A)
(C)