Starting the Engine
Electric Starting
Engines Equipped With Glow Plug Starting Aid
Starting fluid is volatile and must be stored away
from heat and direct sunlight. If an aerosol
container is used, follow the instructions on the
container.
2. Move throttle to half engine speed.
3. Turn the battery disconnect switch to the ON position.
4. Turn the HEAT-START switch to HEAT or START,
as indicated by the chart.
5. After the indicated heat time, turn the switch to the
START position. If starting fluid is neces sary, spray
sparingly into the air cleaner inlet while the engine is
cranking. (If the engine fails to start within 30 seconds,
release the starter switch and wait 2 minutes, to allow
the starter motor to cool, before using it again.)
1. Place the transmission in NEUTRAL, or for generator
sets, open the main electrical circuit breaker.
6. As soon as the engine starts, allow the engine to idle
3 to 5 minutes or until the water tempera ture gauge has
begun to rise. In cold tempera tures, turn the HEAT-
START switch to the HEAT position until the engine
runs smoothly at low idle.
7. Do not apply load to the engine or increase engine
speed until the oil pressure registers on the gauge. (Oil
pressure should raise to normal within 15 seconds after
the engine starts.) If oil pressure does not register within
15 seconds, stop the engine immediately to prevent
damage.
8. Operate the engine at low load until all sys tems reach
operating temperatures. Check all gauges during the
warm-up period.
Starting Aid Chart
Engines Equipped With Glow Plug Starting Aid
Starting Temperature
Glow Plug Heating Time
Above 16°C (60°F)
As Required
Between 160C and OOC (60°F and 320F)
1 Min.
Between 0°C and --18°C (320F and O0F)'
2 Min.
Below --18°C (O0°F)''
3 Min.
‡ Use starting fluid sparingly if required.
‡‡ Heating of coolant and crankcase oil, use of starting fluid and/or use of extra battery capacity may be required.
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