COUPLING 8I0716 - Caterpillar

Explosion hazard! This machine is equipped with an air inlet heater. Do not spray aerosol starting aids such as ether manually into the intake. The use of ether without an ether attachment could result in an explosion or fires that could cause personal injury or death.
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 damage.
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Turn the battery disconnect switch to the ON position.
Make sure that the reset button for the circuit breaker remains depressed. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Circuit Breakers - Reset".
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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.
Move the joysticks to the HOLD position.
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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(1) Engine start switch
(2) Engine speed dial
Turn engine start switch (1) to the ON position.
The monitoring system starts. Note: For more information on the monitoring system, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Monitoring System".
If the engine start switch is held in the ON position for two 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.
Make sure that "INTAKE AIR HEATER ON" is not shown on the message display. If this message is shown on the message display, the temperature of the engine coolant is too low, and the engine cannot start correctly. If "INTAKE AIR HEATER ON" is shown on the message display, the intake air heater has activated. While the intake air heater is being activated, wait until the message "INTAKE AIR HEATER ON" is no longer visible on the message display. Note: Do not start the engine at this time.
Turn engine speed dial (2) to medium speed position "5" or medium speed position "6".
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.
Turn engine start switch (1) to the START position.
Release the engine start switch key after the engine starts. This machine's 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.