PART 7: STARTING & OPERATING THE VEHICLE
PB1319 (CAT. NO. 5296 ) —63— 22-01691 (R02/02)
6. As soon as the engine starts, begin to watch the oil pressure
gauge. If the oil pressure doesn’t rise within a few seconds, stop
the engine. Find out what is wrong before restarting the engine.
Check your engine manufacturer’s manual for the right oil pressure
for your engine.
Your vehicle’s multiplex instrument system may be equipped with
an engine shutdown feature. If certain unacceptable conditions
develop after start-up, this feature will automatically shut down the
engine within 30 seconds. If this occurs, refer to the multiplex
instrument system perations & service manual for more informa-
tion.
7. Slowly engage (release) the clutch after the engine has started
(manual transmissions only).
8. Wait until normal engine oil pressure registers on the gauge before
idling or accelerating the engine beyond 1000 RPM. Check your
engine manufacturer’s manual for the right oil pressure.
Cold Temperature Starting Procedure
In cold weather, fast engine starting helps relieve the loads on the
electrical system and cranking motor. Using the special cold starting
equipment will help starting. If you follow a few simple guidelines, you
will extend the service life of your engine.
•Keep the electrical system in top condition.
•Use the best quality fuel of the recommended grade.
•Use recommended engine lubricating oil.
Ether Metering Equipment
In cold weather the engine will start faster and the starter motor will
work more easily if ether is injected into the engine cylinder while the
engine is being cranked.
Automatic System
When you start cranking your engine, the cranking motor and the
ether system are engaged. When needed, starting fluid is released
from a pressurized cylinder, flows through a valve and tubing, and
sprays from a nozzle in you engine’s air intake system.
CAUTION: Never operate the starter motor while the
engine is running. The starter and flywheel gears could
clash or jam, severely damaging them.
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