Centaur 2001 950, Service Manual

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Engine System Centaur Service Manual
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battery power recover. Never attempt to restart the engine until it completely stops.
Always remove key from switch when leaving vehicle unattended or when vehicle is
not in use.
4. Release the key as soon as the engine starts: the key will automatically return to the
“RUN” position.
5. Push the choke in halfway after the engine starts, and push it in all the way as the en -
gine warms up.
6. If the engine fails to start, refer to the trouble-shooting chart in Section 8 for corrective
action.
Diesel Powered
1. Shift the transmission into neutral.
2. Turn the key to the “ON” position. The “DIESEL PREHEAT” light will come on for
five seconds.
3. When the “DIESEL PREHEAT” light goes out, turn the key to the “START” posi -
tion.
4. Release the key as soon as the engine starts; the key will automatically return to the
“RUN” position.
5. If the engine fails to start, refer to the trouble-shooting chart in the General Information
Section of this manual for corrective action.
Stopping The Engine
Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Release the accelerator pedal. Ensure that the steering
wheel is positioned such that the vehicle doesn’t turn. Let the engine speed return to idle and
turn ignition switch to the “OFF” position. Always remove key from ignition switch when
leaving the vehicle unattended.