First Edition • Second Printing Operator's ManualOperating InstructionsPart No. 1272873GT Z ® -62/40 TRAX™ 45Starting the EngineDiesel models1 At the ground controls, turn the key switch tothe desired position.2 Be sure both ground and platform control redEmergency Stop buttons are pulled out to theon position.Models with glow plug toggle switch:3 Move the glow plug switch to either side andhold for 3 to 5 seconds.4 Move the engine start toggle switch to eitherside. If the engine fails to start or dies, therestart delay will disable the start switch for3 seconds.Models with automatic glow plugs:5 The LCD screen will display the glowplug symbol when the automatic glowplugs are on.6 When the automatic glow plug symbol turns off,move the engine start toggle switch to eitherside. If the engine fails to start or dies, therestart delay will disable the start switch for3 seconds.All modelsIf the engine fails to start after 15 seconds ofcranking, determine the cause and repair anymalfunction. Wait 60 seconds before trying to startagain.In cold conditions, 20°F/-6°C and below, warm theengine for 5 minutes before operating to preventhydraulic system damage.In extreme cold conditions, 0°F/-18°C and below,machines should be equipped with optional coldstart kits. Attempting to start the engine whentemperatures are below 0°F/-18°C may require theuse of a booster battery.Emergency StopPush in the red Emergency Stop button to the offposition at the ground controls or the platformcontrols to stop all machine functions and turn theengine off.Repair any function that operates when either redEmergency Stop button is pushed in.Selecting and operating the ground controls willoverride the platform red Emergency Stop button.Emergency ControlsUse emergency power if the primary power source(engine) fails.1 Turn the key switch to ground or platformcontrol.2 Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to theon position.3 Press down the foot switch when using thecontrols from the platform.4 Simultaneously hold the emergencypower switch on and activate thedesired function.The drive function will not operate with emergencypower.