JLG 24RS Operator Manual - Manual (Page 49)

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
3121286 – JLG Lift – 4-5
4.3 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 MINUTES. 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 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, shut
engine off.
5. Turn Platform/Ground Select switch to Plat-
form.