AD30 Underground Articulated Truck Starting the Engine Caterpillar

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Diesel engine exhaust contains products of combustion which may cause personal injury. Always start and operate the engine in a well ventilated area, and, if in an enclosed area, vent the exhaust to the outside.

1. Make sure that no one is on the machine, underneath the machine or around the machine. Make sure that there are no personnel in the area.

2. Close the operator station door.

3. Adjust the operators seat.

4. Fasten the seat belt.

   Note: Before you start the engine, wait for the self test of the AVSpare Monitoring System. The self test will activate when the engine start switch is turned to the ON position. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "AVSpare Monitoring System - Self Test" in this section for further information.

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5. Move transmission control (2) to the NEUTRAL position. Engage parking brake control (1).
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6. For dump body machines the dump body should be down and the hoist control should be in FLOAT position (3).
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7. For ejector body machines the tailgate should be up and the hoist control should be in HOLD position (4).

8. Sound the horn.
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9. Turn the engine start switch to START position (5).

10. Release the engine start switch when the engine starts.

Note: For starting below −18 °C (0.0 °F), use of additional cold weather starting aids is recommended. A coolant heater, a fuel heater, or some extra battery capacity may be required. At temperatures below −23 °C (−10.0 °F), consult your AVSpare dealer or refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU5898, "Cold Weather Recommendations".

Operator Present Strategy

If the parking brake has engaged and the engine stops after 3 to 4 seconds the operator present strategy has applied, repeat Step 5 through Step 10 of in order to restart the engine.

Reference: For more information on the operator present strategy refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Hauling".