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Do not use aerosol types of starting aids such as ether. Such use could result in an explosion and personal injury. |
Refer to the Service Manual for your type of controls. Use the following procedure to start the engine.
- Move the throttle lever to the low idle position before you start the engine.
Note: If necessary, increase the throttle position so that the engine will start in cold conditions. The engine speed should not exceed 1500 rev/min until the oil pressure has increased.
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- Turn the engine start switch to the HEAT position. Hold the engine start switch in the HEAT position for 6 seconds until the glow plug indicator light illuminates. This will activate the glow plugs and aid in the starting of the engine.
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NOTICE Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds. Allow the electric starting motor to cool for two minutes before cranking the engine again.
- While the glow plug indicator light is illuminated, turn the engine start switch to the START position and crank the engine.
- When the engine starts, release the engine start switch.
- Slowly move the throttle lever to the low idle position and allow the engine to idle. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "After Starting Engine" topic.
Note: If the glow plug indicator light illuminates rapidly for 2 to 3 seconds, or if the glow plug indicator light fails to illuminate, a malfunction exists in the cold start system. Do not use ether or other starting fluids to start the engine.
- If the engine does not start, release the engine start switch and allow the electric starting motor to cool. Then, repeat steps 2 through step 5.
- Turn the engine start switch to the OFF position in order to stop the engine.