Product Manual

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PRESTART CHECKLIST
Before starting the unit, all items in the prestart checklist must be completed.
 Read and understand ALL safety
sections at the beginning of this manual.
 Ensure all maintenance procedures are up to date. For more information, refer to “General
Maintenance” on page 23 and Basic Maintenance Schedules beginning on page 24.
 The unit must be level.
 The unit must be dry. Check for any water inside, on, or near the unit, dry if needed.
 Ensure the unit is properly grounded to a good earthen ground. Installation should be in compliance
with th
e National Electrical Code (NEC), as well as any state and local codes or regulations.
 Switch the “CONTROL ON/OFF” toggle sw
itch to “OFF/O”.
 Switch all circuit breakers to “OFF/O”.
 Inspect all electrical cords; repair or r
eplace any that are cut, worn, or bare.
 Ensure all winch cables are in good condition and centered on each pulley. Do not use if cables are
kinked
or beginning to unravel.
 Check oil, coolant, and fuel levels. Fo
r more information, refer to “General Maintenance” on page 23.
 Ensure engine battery connections are secure.
 Turn the battery disconnect switch on, if equipped.
 Ensure the Emergency Stop switch is pulled out.
EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH
The unit is equipped with one Emergency Stop switch. For location of the Emergency
Stop switch, refer to “Component Locations” on page 13. The red switch is clearly
labeled “EMERGENCY STOP.” The switch can be accessed and activated with all
doors closed and locked.
Activate the Emergency Stop switch by pushing the red button in until it locks down.
This will trip the main circuit breaker which will open the contact, disconnecting the
load to the connection lugs. This will also open the fuel circuit, shutting down the engine.
The switch will remain closed until it is pulled out.
Use the Emergency Stop switch only when the unit must be shut down immediately. For
any other shut down, refer to “Shutting Down the Unit” on page 20.
STARTING THE UNIT
1. Check that the main circuit breaker and individual
circuit breakers for each of the lights are in the “OFF/
O” position.
Note: When the red “TURN MAIN BREAKER OFF” light
is illuminated, the main circuit breaker must be turned
“OFF/O”.
2. Turn the key on the Engine Start switch to the left
“GLOW PLUG” position and hold the key in place for
five seconds, or until the glow plug indicator turns
red. As soon as it is glowing,Turn the key to the right
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