STARTING AND DRIVING
STARTING THE VEHICLE
General Information
CAUTION
Do not engage the starting motor too
soon after an incomplete start of the
engine, or the starter can be damaged.
Wait at least ve seconds before
attempting to restart the engine.
CAUTION
If the engine does not start immediately,
limit cranking periods to 30 seconds to
avoid overheating and damaging the
starter.
NOTE
Do not rev the engine at start-up.
Turbocharger damage can result because
lubricants need time to establish a lm
between moving parts.
Before putting the key in the ignition
switch, set the parking (spring) brake,
disengage the clutch (if equipped) and
put the transmission in NEUTRAL.
Starting MP Engines
1
Crank the engine until it starts.
CAUTION
DO NOT crank the engine for more than
30 seconds at a time; wait two minutes
after each try to allow the starter to cool.
Failure to follow these instructions could
cause starter damage.
NOTE
Do NOT apply the throttle pedal during
engine cranking.
2
After the engine has started, warm
the engine until the coolant
temperature reaches normal
operating range 77–107°C (170–
225°F). Once the engine reaches this
temperature, it can be operated in a
normal fashion.
NOTE
Low Idle speed is sufcient for warming
up the engine. Make sure that the parking
brake is engaged during warm-up. This
reduces the warm-up time for the engine
by allowing an engine warm up process to
be performed correctly.
NOTE
You may notice a change in engine note
during this process.
NOTE
For bobtail or unloaded applications, the
engine can be warmed up by moving the
vehicle with "light" throttle application
after only one minute of idle.
Priming the MP Fuel System
1
DANGER
Before working on or inspecting a vehicle,
set the parking brakes, place the
transmission in neutral and block the
wheels. Failure to do so can result in
unexpected vehicle movement and can
cause serious personal injury or death.
DANGER
To avoid potential re hazard, do not
service any part of the fuel system while
smoking or near ames, sparks or hot
surfaces. Also, do not service the engine
when working on an operating engine.
Failure to follow these precautions can
result in re. To guard against burns from
hot fuel contact, wear adequate protective
clothing (face shield, heavy gloves, apron,
and so on) when working on a hot engine.
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