JLG 800A_AJ Operator Manual - Manual (Page 69)

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
3121627 – JLG Lift – 4-5
4.3 ENGINE OPERATION
NOTE: Initial starting should always be per-
formed from the Ground Control station.
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: Diesel engines only: 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
Ground.
2. Pull the Power/Emergency Stop switch to On.
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, push in the Power/Emergency Stop switch
and shut engine off.
5. Turn Platform/Ground Select switch to Plat-
form.
6. From Platform, pull Power/Emergency Stop
switch out.