CAT 325F L Excavator Precautions before startup and operating instructions
NOTICE
The engine start switch must be in the ON position
and the engine must be running in order to maintain
electrical functions and hydraulic functions. This procedure must be followed in order to prevent serious
machine damag
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1. Turn the battery disconnect switch to the ON
position.
2. Make sure that the reset button for the circuit
breaker remains depressed. Refer to Operation
and Maintenance Manual, “Circuit Breakers -
Reset”.
3. Move the hydraulic lockout control to the LOCKED
position.
This machine is equipped with an engine neutral
start system. The system only allows the engine to
start when the lever for the hydraulic lockout
control is in the LOCKED position.
4. Move the joysticks to the HOLD position.
5. Before you start the engine, check for the
presence of bystanders or maintenance
personnel. Ensure that all personnel are clear of
the machine. Briefly sound the horn before you
start the engine.
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6. Turn engine start switch (1) to the ON position. The
monitoring system will start and an indicator
message will appear on the monitor display screen
for the glow plugs.
Note: Leave the engine start switch in the ON
position until the glow plug indicator disappears.
Note: For more information on the monitoring
system, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual,
“Monitoring System”.
7. If the engine start switch is placed in the ON
position for 2 seconds or more, the prestart check
of the monitoring system will be activated. If any
fluid levels are low, the low fluid level will be shown
on the message display. Refer to Operation and
Maintenance Manual, “Monitoring System” for
more information on the prestart monitoring
function.
If the fluid level is too low, add the corresponding
fluid to the specified level. Add the fluid before you
start the engine
8. Turn engine speed dial (2) to speed position “1” .
NOTICE
Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds. If
the engine does not start, allow the starter to cool for
two minutes before cranking again. The engine start
switch must be turned to the OFF position before trying to restart.
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9. Once the glow plug indicator has disappeared from
the monitor display screen, you may start the
engine. Turn the engine start switch to the START
position.
Note: The operating period of the glow plug indicator
will change due to the temperature of the engine.
10. Release the engine start switch after the engine
starts.
This machines engine with standard specifications
can start in areas that have temperatures as low as
−18°C (0°F). For areas that are cooler, a starting kit
for cold weather is available.
