Hitachi ZX14-27 -3 - One Call Hire

OPERATING ENGINEStarting Engine1Starting in Ordinary Temperature1. Check that pilot control shut-off lever (1) is in the LOCKposition.2. Turn engine control lever (3) to the slow idle position.3. Sound the horn to alert bystanders.4. Turn key switch (2) to rotate the starter. The engine willbe started.IMPORTANT:Prevent starter damage and/or batteryover discharge. Never run the starterfor more than 10 or 15 seconds at a time(ZX14-3, 16-3, 18-3: 15 seconds, ZX27-3 : 10seconds). If the engine fails to start, returnthe key switch to OFF. Wait for more than 30seconds, then try again.5. Release key switch (2) immediately after the engine hasstarted. It will automatically return to the ON position.3M1NC-05-004fNOTE:The horn sounds even though the key switch is turnedOFF. The engine does not start unless the pilot controlshut-off lever is in the LOCK position.Slow IdleFast IdleIMPORTANT:Avoid operating key switch (2) with stainedhands or gloves.M1NC-00-0072M1M7-01-0073-2