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Starting
the
Engine
Do not use aerosol types of starting aids such as
ether. Such use could result in an explosion and
personal injury.
Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual for
your type of controls for the engine.
If a warning tag is attached to the engine start switch,
or to the controls DO NOT start the engine or move
the controls. Consult with the person that attached
the warning tag before the engine is started.
All protective guards and all protective covers must
be installed if the engine must be started to perform
service procedures. To help prevent an accident that
is caused by parts in rotation, work around the parts
carefully.
Start the engine from the operator's compartment or
from the engine start switch.
Always start the engine according to the procedure
described in the Operation and Maintenance Manual,
“Engine Starting” topic in the Operation Section.
Knowing the correct procedure will help to prevent
major damage to the engine components. Knowing
the procedure will also help to prevent personal
injury.
To ensure that the jacket water heater (if equipped)
and/or the lube oil heater (if equipped) is working
correctly, check the water temperature gauge. Also,
check the oil temperature gauge during the heater
operation.
Engine exhaust contains products of combustion
which can be harmful to health. Always start the
engine and operate the engine in a well ventilated
area. If the engine is started in an enclosed area,
vent the engine exhaust to the outside.
1.
Use the following procedure to start the engine.
If equipped, move the throttle lever to the full
throttle position before you start the engine.
NOTICE
Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds.
Allow the electric starting motor to cool for two mi-
nutes before cranking the engine again.
2.
Turn the engine start switch to the START position.
Hold the engine start switch in the START position
and crank the engine.
3.
When the engine starts, release the engine start
switch.
4.
If equipped, slowly move the throttle lever to the
low idle position and allow the engine to idle. Refer
to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, “After
Starting Engine” topic.
5.
If the engine does not start, release the engine
start switch and allow the electric starting motor to
cool. Then, repeat steps 2 through step 4.
6.
Turn the engine start switch to the OFF position to
stop the engine.
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Starting
with
Jump
Start
Cables
(Do
Not
Use
This
Procedure
in
Hazardous
Locations
that
have
Explosive
Atmospheres)
The connection of battery cables to a battery and
the disconnection of battery cables from a battery
may cause an explosion which may result in in-
jury or death. The connection and the disconnec-
tion of other electrical equipment may also cause
an explosion which may result in injury or death.
The procedures for the connection and the dis-
connection of battery cables and other electrical
equipment should only be performed in a nonex-
plosive atmosphere.
Improper jump start cable connections can cause
an explosion resulting in personal injury.
Prevent sparks near the batteries. Sparks could
cause vapors to explode. Do not allow jump start
cable ends to contact each other or the engine.
Note:
If possible, first diagnose the reason for the
starting failure and make any necessary repairs. If
the engine will not start only due to the condition of
the battery, either charge the battery, or start the
engine by using another battery with jump-start
cables. The condition of the battery can be
rechecked after the engine has been switched OFF.
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