COLD WEATHER OR EXTENDED STORAGE
85
BEFORE STARTING
!
WARNING
To prevent possible injury or damage to equipment, do not install
the battery until all engine maintenance has been performed.
!
CAUTION
Avoid severe engine damage. Prime the engine oiling system
before starting the engine.
1. Manually prime the engine oiling system until oil pressure is
seen at the oil gauge. Refer to the oil changing procedure in
this manual.
2. Ensure all cooling hoses are connected and clamps are tight.
!
CAUTION
Reversing the battery cables or connection order will damage
the electrical system. When installing the battery, be sure to
connect the positive (+) battery cable to the positive (+) battery
terminal first, and the negative (–) battery cable to the negative
(–) battery terminal second.
3. Install a fully charged battery. Clean battery cable clamps and
terminals and reconnect cables. Tighten each cable clamp
securely when connecting.
4. Perform all checks detailed in
Operation Chart, Before
Starting.
IMPORTANT: Refer to Cooling System Flush before starting the
engine.
5. Supply water to the engine cooling system.
STARTING WITHOUT PRIMING THE FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: Do not advance the throttle until the engine idles
and runs smoothly and the water temperature reaches a minimum
of 54 °C (130 °F).
1. Perform all
Before Starting
steps.
2. Connect the main permanent fuel line to the engine if it was
disconnected during storage.
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