Pg10, Engine, Tasks prior to starting the engine – Diamond Products UDM User Manual

Page 13: Starting the engine, Stopping the engine, Drive lever

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1. Turn on the master battery disconnect to

connect the circuit (the indicator light directly

below will light up when activated). Note: The

strobe light, spotlight, water pump, and rear

and front raise/lower cylinders will operate with

the engine off and master battery disconnect

on. Be careful not to drain the battery when

using these items with the engine off and

battery connected.

2. Turn off the master battery disconnect to

disconnect the circuit.

Engine

DO NOT leave the engine running unattended.

Operate the machine in well-

ventilated areas. Concentrated

engine exhaust can cause loss of

consciousness and/or death.

Refer to the engine manual as the primary source

for information regarding the engine.

Tasks Prior to Starting the Engine
Complete the tasks listed below prior to starting the

engine to ensure a proper start.

Check fluids and fill to appropriate levels.

Turn off controls and switches.

Pull out emergency stop buttons.

Set engine throttle to Min.

Remove tools from work area.

Raise core bit off ground.

Starting the Engine
1. Open the fuel shutoff valve.

2. Move the function switch to Start/Drive. Close

the choke on the engine (not required on warm

engine).

3. Turn on the master battery disconnect.

4. Increase the throttle by 1/3.

5. Insert the ignition key, turn to Start, and release

when the engine starts. If the engine doesn’t

start, release the key and try again after 10

seconds. Note: Refer to the engine manual if

the engine doesn’t start after several attempts.

6. Gradually open the choke as the engine warms

up.

7. Increase the throttle on the engine to Max.

Stopping the Engine

DO NOT leave the machine unattended

until the engine is off and the core bit has

stopped spinning.

1. Turn off all switches/controls.

2. Move the function switch to Start/Drive.

3. Decrease the throttle to Min.

4. Turn the ignition key to Off and remove the key.

Drive Lever

When driving the machine forward

or backward, be alert to the

surrounding environment to avoid

harming yourself, others, or the

machine.

The drive lever moves the machine at variable

speeds based on its position. The maximum driving

speed with the engine running is ~3.25 mph. Use the

handlebars to lift the rear tires off the ground and

pivot, push, or pull the machine manually.

1. Move the function switch to Start/Drive.
2. Push the drive lever down to move the machine

forward. Release the lever to stop.

3. Pull the drive lever up to move the machine in

reverse. Release the lever to stop.

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