PART 7: STARTING & OPERATING THE VEHICLE NORMAL TEMPERATURE STARTING PROCEDURE
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PART 7: STARTING & OPERATING THE VEHICLE
Since each vehicle is custom-equipped, all engine opera-
tion instructions in this manual are general. You will want
to consult the manual for your engine to find out details
about your specific engine’s needs. You may need to use
a slightly different procedure from the one outlined here.
Below are instructions for both normal-temperature start-
ing and cold-weather starting.
Normal Temperature Starting Procedure
When the outside temperature is above 50° F (10° C), you
can use the following procedure.
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Put your main transmission in Neutral.
3. Disengage (depress) the clutch (with manual trans-
mission).
4. Turn the key switch to ON.
• The driver information display will proceed through
the instrumentation self test (refer to page 18
for a
description of the instrumentation self test).
NOTE: Refer to “Warning Light/Indicator Symbol
Descriptions,” Page 23 if the Driver Information
Display other messages or if other alarms acti-
vate after the key is turned ON.
5. Turn the key to start.
CAUTION: Never operate the starter motor
while the engine is running. The starter and
flywheel gears could clash or jam, severely
damaging them.
NOTE:
Some starters are equipped with overcrank
protection. Check the “Engine Operation and Main-
tenance Manual” for details.
If the engine does not start within 30 seconds, release the
starter button. To avoid overtaxing the starter motor or the
batteries, don’t use the starter for more than 30 seconds.
Let the starter motor cool and the batteries recover for 2
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