Paccar MX-13, Operator'S Manual

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Operating Instructions
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Normal Starting Procedure
Starting
1. Ensure the parking brake is set
ON and the transmission shift
lever is in neutral. For automatic
transmissions that have park
position, place the shift lever in
park.
2. With the accelerator pedal in the
idle position, turn the ignition key
to the START position.
3. Release the key after 10 seconds
if the engine does not start. Then
wait 10 seconds and try again.
NOTE
If the engine is running, do not in-
crease engine speed (rpm) or oper-
ate the vehicle until the low oil pres-
sure warning lamp turns off.
Engaging the starter motor for more
than 30 seconds in any 5 minute pe-
riod may cause it to overheat and
can damage the starter motor.
• If starter is engaged continuously
for 30 seconds, you must wait 5
minutes before trying to start the
engine to allow the starter motor
to cool down.
CAUTION
If the engine does not start, or runs
erratic, follow the procedure under
“Starting After the Fuel Tank Has Run
Dry”, see on page 5-32.
With the key in the ON position, the
engine warning lamps will come on
momentarily and then go out. The
engine warning lamps include:
1. Check engine lamp; yellow in
color.
2. STOP engine lamp; red in color.
3. Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
status indicator; yellow in color.
4. High Exhaust System Temperature
(HEST); amber in color.
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