Starting the Engine
5. If the engine does not start
within 15 seconds, or starts but
stalls right away, repeat step 4
with the accelerator pedal
pressed half-way down. If the
engine starts, release pressure
on the accelerator pedal so the
engine does not race.
6. If the engine still does not
start, press the accelerator
pedal all the way down and
hold it there while starting in
order to clear flooding. As
before, keep the ignition key in
the START (Iff) position for no
more than 15 seconds. Return
to step 5 if the engine does not
start. If it starts, lift your foot
off the accelerator pedal so the
engine does not race.
Starting in Cold Weather at
High Altitude (Above 8,000
feet/2,400 meters)
An engine is harder to start in cold
weather. The thinner air found at
high altitude above 8,000 feet
(2,400 meters) adds to the
problem. Use the following
procedure:
1. Turn off all electrical
accessories to reduce the drain
on the battery.
2. Push the accelerator pedal
half-way to the floor and hold it
there while starting the engine.
Do not hold the ignition key in
START (III) for more than 15
seconds. When the engine
starts, release the accelerator
pedal gradually as the engine
speeds up and smooths out.
3. If the engine fails to start in
step 2, push the accelerator
pedal to the floor and hold it
there while you try to start the
engine for no more than 15
seconds. If the engine does not
start, return to step 2.
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