After the thermo-start lamp turns off,immediately set the ignition key to the"START" position.CautionQuickly returning the ignition key from the"START" position to the "ON" position mayresult in damage to the device.When the starter starts rotating and theengine starts, slowly return the ignition keyto the "ON" position.Make sure that the charge lamp and oilpressure lamp turn off.If they do not turn off, stop the engine andinspect the machine.1 2v2e27i-017Procedure to Start Engine_0041 Charge lamp2 Oil pressure lampShift the throttle lever to the turtle icon (lowspeed), and then warm up the engine for1-2 minutes.Gradually move the throttle lever to therabbit icon (high speed).Procedure to Stop EngineSet the traveling pedal to the neutralposition.Depress the brake pedal, and then applythe parking brake lever.Set the reel rotation switch to the "Stop"position.Shift the throttle lever toward the turtle icon(low speed), and then let the engine idle for1 to 2 minutes.Switch the ignition key to the "OFF"position.Make sure that the engine has stopped.Remove the ignition key.Leave the driver's seat.11.12.13.14.15.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.Close the fuel cock of the fuel filter.Close the fuel cock of the water separator.Safety MechanismsThis machine features a safety device forstarting/stopping the engine.As for starting the engine, the safety deviceprevents the engine from starting unless itmeets each of the following four conditions.An operator is sitting on the seat.The parking brake is applied.The reel rotation switch is set to the "Stop"position.The traveling pedal is set to the neutralposition.In the event the operator leaves the seat withthe parking brake applied and the enginerunning, the safety device will be activatedand will stop the engine under any of thefollowing conditions:The traveling pedal is not set to the neutralposition. (The operator has depressed thetraveling pedal.)The reel rotation switch is set to the"Rotate" position.Warning MechanismsThis machine features a warning mechanismfor overheating.If water temperature inside the engineexceeds 105 degrees Celsius, a buzzer willsound. (intermittent tone)9.10.1.・・・・2.・・1.Handling InstructionsLM331Handling InstructionsPage 4-19Procedure to Start / Stop Engine