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OPERATION
2-4 STARTING ENGINE
Once the pre-start inspection has been completed, the engine
may be started.
Starting at Normal Temperature
If the the engine does not start after 15 seconds,
return the key to OFF and wait for 15 seconds
before returning it to START.
1. Move Control shut-off lever to the LOCKED position.
2. Move all Controls to the HOLD position.
3. Move the engine throttle lever above the low to
medium position (advance about one-third to one-
half).
4. Insert key
c
into the switch and turn the switch to
the ON position.
5. Turn the switch to the START position.
Do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds.
Allow the starter to cool for seconds before cranking
again.
6.
Release the switch key after the engine starts.
7. Move the engine throttle lever to position LOW to
allow the engine to warm.
Starting In Cold Weather
This engine has an inlet manifold heater for cold
weather starting. Do not use other types of
starting aids such as ether. Such use could result
in an explosion and personal injury.
1. Repeat steps 1 through 4 in Stating At Normal
Temperature.
2. Hold the switch in the HEAT position to preheat
the engine intake air. After approximately 15
seconds the heater indicator on the monitor will
turn off.
This indicates that the engine is ready to start.
3. Repeat steps 5 through 7 in Stating At Normal
Temperature.
CAUTION
WARNING
Stop
(OFF)
Operation
(ON)
Preheat
(HEA
T)
Start
(ST
ART)
Heater indicator
Engine throttle lever
Start switch
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