HANDLING
STARTING THE ENGINE
Operating Manual MT 25 / 30 YT 99
Starting the engine
CAUTION!
Material damages!
If you try to start the motor too many times within
a short period, you might damage the starter and the
battery.
X Allow 1 to 2 minutes between start attempts.
X Never try to start the motor again before it has come
to a complete standstill.
To start the motor the following conditions need to be met.
z The main battery switch needs to be switched on.
z The gear shift lever for the transmission has to be on
“NEUTRAL”.
Depending on the type of engine and the ambient tempera-
tures, various start procedures are possible.
Starting with the cold start system
Fig. 93: Ignition
Switch positions of the ignition lock:
0 Ignition off
(All electrical loads are switched off, ignition key can be
withdrawn)
I
MT is ready for operation
(Ignition is on, electrical loads such as radio, two-way radio are on,
warning and control lights active)
Engine preheating
II not assigned
III Activates the starter