JLG 1500SJ Operator Manual - Manual (Page 73)

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
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4.4 ENGINE OPERATION
NOTE: Initial starting should always be per-
formed from the Ground Control sta-
tion.
Starting Procedure
IF ENGINE FAILS TO START PROMPTLY, DO NOT CRANK FOR AN EXTENDED TIME.
SHOULD ENGINE FAIL TO START AGAIN, ALLOW STARTER TO “COOL OFF” FOR 2-3 MIN-
UTES. IF ENGINE FAILS AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, REFER TO ENGINE MAINTENANCE
MANUAL.
NOTE: After turning on ignition, operator must wait
until glow plug indicator light goes out
before cranking engine.
1. Turn key of Platform/Ground Select switch to
the Ground position.
2. Pull the Power/Emergency Stop switch out.
3. Push the Engine Start switch until engine
starts.
ALLOW ENGINE TO WARM-UP FOR A FEW MINUTES AT LOW SPEED BEFORE APPLYING
ANY LOAD.
4. After engine has had sufficient time to warm up, shut engine
off.
5. Turn Platform/Ground Select switch to the
Platform position.