JLG X17J Plus Operator Manual User Manual

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6.4.2 STARTING THE PETROL/DIESEL ENGINE

Before starting the engine it is necessary to:

Become familiar with all the procedures described in the USER AND OPERATION
MANUAL of the machine and of the engine, and to know the meaning of the safety
labels;

Examine the safety rule summary table in the manual and follow all the instructions
given therein;

Make sure that the fuel cap is properly tightened;

Make sure that there are no residues of petrol or flammable materials near the exhaust
silencer or other areas subject to overheating;

Make sure that no one is standing near the machine;

Make sure that all the emergency STOP buttons are released; this condition can be
checked on the remote control display, where no icon should appear in position 7.
If the operator attempts to start the machine with the emergency stop button still pres‑
sed, an error message will appear on the display when the start button is pressed.

The engine can be started from the ground using the start key, or directly by means of
the remote control. In this case it is necessary to move the engine start key to position
ON before getting on the basket. Use the ladder and the handrails to reach the control
position. At this point, press the button on the remote control to start the engine.

The petrol engine starter is automatic.

If the operator attempts to start one of the two motors while the other is already run‑
ning, starting will be impossible and the icon showing the motor already on will appear
at the centre of the screen.

The machines with petrol engines are equipped with an automatic preheating system,
pushing button 10 on remote control the running system is automatically set at 2200 rpm in
order to preheat the engine and improve the starting phases of use.
If with this function active a movement that needs a different rotation system is attempted,
the machine will automatically exit from the preheating mode and will perform the move‑

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BOOM LIFT MODELS X17JPLUS

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