Section 13 - Engine Starting / Shutdown
Foretravel Owners Manual
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Rev. 06-02
ENGINE STARTING / SHUTDOWN
E
NGINE
S
TARTING
NOTE:
Before starting the engine the driver must completely understand
how to interpret the instruments and operate the controls.
Refer to your En-
gine Manufacturer's Operation and Maintenance Manual.
ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURE
1. Check fluid levels and add proper fluids as needed.
Do Not Overfill.
Al-
ways check with manufacturer's booklet on recommended preventive
maintenance schedules for your specific engine and transmission.
2. Place transmission in neutral position.
3. Engage parking brake.
4. Do not depress accelerator pedal.
5. Turn key on. Observe the voltmeter before starting engine. After starting,
voltmeter should register more than before, which will indicate that charg-
ing is taking place.
This needle may read as high as 14 volts. A significant amount more than
this indicates overcharging and needs attention. If needle does not move
higher than it did before starting and revving engine, charging system or
batteries may need attention.
6. Turn switch Key to the START position. Release the instant the engine
starts.
CAUTION
Do not operate starting motor for more than 30 seconds at a time.
Wait two minutes after each try to allow starting motor to cool. Failure to
do so could result in the starter being damaged.
B
EFORE
M
OVING
V
EHICLE
1. Read and observe all special warning plates on vehicle.
2. Allow engine to warm up.
3. Reduce engine speed to 800-1000 rpm. If oil pressure is not indicated with-
in 15 seconds, shut down engine immediately to prevent serious damage to
the engine. Find and correct the cause of low or no oil pressure reading.
