WHEEL GP-FINAL DRIVE & BRAKE 2920259 - Caterpillar

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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Battery disconnect switch (1) is located in the engine room. Insert the key into the disconnect switch and turn the switch to the ON position.
Make sure that the reset buttons for the circuit breakers remain depressed. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Circuit Breakers - Reset".
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Hydraulic activation control lever (2) in the LOCKED position
Move hydraulic activation control lever (2) to the LOCKED position.This machine is equipped with an engine neutral start system. The system only allows the engine to start when the hydraulic activation control lever is in the LOCKED position.
Move the joysticks to the HOLD position.
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(3) Engine speed dial (4) ON position for the engine start switch key (5) START position for the engine start switch key (6) Engine start switch key
Turn engine start switch key (6) to ON position (4) .The Vital Information Management System (VIMS) will perform a self test. For information on the self test, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Vital Information Management System (VIMS) Self Test".
Read all messages and errors that are displayed on the monitor.If any fluid level is too low, add the corresponding fluid to the specified level. Add the fluid before you start the engine.
Turn engine speed dial (3) to speed position "1" (LOW IDLE).
Turn engine start switch key (6) to START position (5) .
Release the engine start switch key after the engine starts.Note: If you are operating in temperatures below 13 °C (55 °F) and if the engine does not start, you may need to enable the automatic ether starting aid. Perform Step 10 through Step 13 only if the engine does not start and if no warnings are present.
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(3) Engine speed dial (4) ON position for the engine start switch key (5) START position for the engine start switch key (6) Engine start switch key
Turn engine speed dial (3) to speed position "1" or speed position "2" (LOW IDLE).
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Move ether starting aid switch (7) to the AUTOMATIC (top) position in order to enable the ether starting aid. A premeasured amount of ether is automatically injected into the air inlet when the coolant temperature is below 13 °C (55 °F).
Turn engine start switch key (6) to START position (5) .
Release the engine start switch key after the engine starts.For more information on the ether starting aid, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Starting with Ehter Starting Aid".