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STARTING THE ENGINE
WARNING: ALL INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES GIVE OFF VARIOUS
FUMES AND GASES WHILE RUNNING. DO NOT START OR RUN THE
ENGINE IN A CLOSED OR POORLY VENTILATED BUILDING WHERE THE
EXHAUST GASES CAN ACCUMULATE. AVOID BREATHING THESE GASES
AS THEY MAY CONTAIN POISONOUS CARBON MONOXIDE WHICH CAN
ENDANGER YOUR HEALTH OR LIFE IF INHALED STEADILY FOR EVEN A
FEW MINUTES.
Initial Start-up
On initial start-up follow the daily regular maintenance schedule illustration -- Refer
to “RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES” on page 21.
To Start From cold
1. Where possible, disconnect the driven equipment, eg, fully depress the clutch
where a manual transmission is fitted.
If your unit is equipped with the engine warning light system, always turn the
ignition switch to the ON position to make sure that each warning light is
operating before starting engine.
2. Switch on the ignition and operate the starter motor until the engine fires.
NOTE: Where a safety switch is fitted, the override button must be depressed while
the engine is being cranked.
3. Set the throttle to give a fast idle speed until normal operating temperature is
reached (where fitted).
NOTE: For EFI Governor application there is no throttle cable. Turn key to crank to
start engine. When engine starts release key to run position. The ECM will adjust
speed for cold start and altitude automatically.
CAUTION: If the engine stalls or falters in starting, wait 3-4 seconds before
re-engaging starter. This will prevent possible damage to the starter or en-
gine. The starter should not operate for periods longer than 30 seconds at a
time. An interval of at least two minutes should be observed between such
cranking periods to protect the starter from overheating.
To Re-start When Warm
For EFI engines, the ECM automatically controls fuel.
Switch on the ignition and operate the starter motor until the engine starts.
NOTE: Where a safety switch is fitted, the override button must be depressed while
the engine is being cranked.
Engine Flooded (EFI Only)
Contact your nearest distributor located in the back section of this manual.
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