Ford 2006 Transit, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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STARTING A PETROL
ENGINE
Note:
You can only operate the
starter for a maximum of 30 seconds
at a time.
Cold or hot engine
CAUTION
When the temperature is below
-20ºC, switch the ignition on for
at least one second before starting
the engine. This will make sure that
the maximum fuel pressure is
established for starting the engine.
Fully depress the clutch pedal and
start the engine without touching the
accelerator pedal.
If the engine does not start within 15
seconds, wait for a short period and
try again.
If the engine does not start after
three attempts, wait 10 seconds and
follow the Flooded engine
procedure.
If you have difficulty starting the
engine when the temperature is
below -25ºC, press the accelerator
pedal between ¼ to ½ of its travel
and try again.
Flooded engine
Fully depress the clutch pedal.
Slowly press the accelerator pedal
to the floor , hold it in this position
and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, repeat
the
Cold or hot engine
procedure.
STARTING A DIESEL
ENGINE
Note: You can only operate the
starter for a maximum of 30 seconds
at a time.
Cold or hot engine
Note: Do not press the accelerator
pedal.
Fully depress the clutch pedal.
Switch the ignition on and
wait until the glow plug
indicator goes off.
Note:
When the temperature is
below -15ºC, you may need to crank
the engine for up to 25 seconds. If
you consistently operate the vehicle
in such temperatures, we
recommend that you have an engine
block heater fitted.
Note: Continue cranking the engine
until it starts.
Start the engine.
If the engine stalls, repeat the entire
procedure.
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Starting the engine