4. Do not depress the accelerator during starting the engine.
5. Start the engine.
If the engine does not start after 30 seconds of cranking, allow two
minutes for the starter to cool before trying again. Excessive cranking
may damage the starter.
After the engine starts:
•
On some engines, the Wait to
Start light should illuminate after
the engine starts. Allow the
engine to idle about three
minutes or until the engine
coolant temperature gauge begins
to rise. Maintain idle speed until the Wait to Start light cycles off to
indicate the air intake heater has shut off (approximately six
minutes). Operating the engine at higher speeds will reduce the
effectiveness of the air inlet heater.
•
Do not increase engine speed
until the oil pressure gauge
indicates normal pressure.
•
Ensure engine oil pressure is
indicated on the gauge within
15 seconds after starting.
•
Idle the engine for three to five
minutes before operating with a
full load.
•
Try to limit engine idle to
10 minutes. Excessive idling reduces fuel economy.
•
When starting a cold engine, increase the engine speed (RPM) slowly
to make sure adequate lubrication is available to the bearings.
RESTARTING AFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
The fuel system may need to be purged of air, refer to
Running out of
fuel
in the
Maintenance and care
chapter.
WAIT
TO
START
L
H
Starting
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