JLG 260MRT Operator Manual - Manual (Page 52)

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
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1. Check engine oil before attempting to start engine; if
necessary, add oil in accordance with Engine Manufac-
turers Manual.
2. Pull out the red EMERGENCY STOP switch (ON).
3. Position the PLATFORM/GROUND SELECT switch to
the desired operating control station (PLATFORM or
GROUND).
4. If operating a dual fuel machine, place the LPG/GASO-
LINE SELECT switch to the desired position.
NOTE: If the LPG system is selected, ensure that the hand valve
on the LPG supply tank is opened prior to attempting to
start the engine.
IF ENGINE FAILS TO START PROMPTLY, DO NOT CRANK FOR AN
EXTENDED PERIOD. SHOULD ENGINE FAIL TO START ONCE AGAIN,
ALLOW STARTER TO “COOL OFF” FOR 2 TO 3 MINUTES. IF ENGINE
FAILS TO START AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, REFER TO ENGINE
MAINTENANCE MANUAL.
IF STARTING MACHINE FROM THE PLATFORM CONTROL STATION,
PLACE THE ENGINE SPEED CONTROL TO THE LOW POSITION PRIOR
TO STARTING THE ENGINE.
5. If starting the machine from the ground controls, posi-
tion the EMERGENCY STOP switch to ON and depress
the START button and hold until until the engine starts. If
starting from the platform controls, position the platform
EMERGENCY STOP switch to ON and depress the
START button and hold until the engine starts.
ALLOW ENGINE TO WARM-UP FOR A FEW MINUTES BEFORE APPLY-
ING ANY LOAD.
6. After the engine has had sufficient time to warm up, pro-
ceed with operation of the unit.