Cold-Weather Start

IMPORTANT: Avoid engine damage! The glow plugs and air heater are operational during starting. Damage to the engine results from using ether or starter fluid.

IMPORTANT: Starter damaged results if operated for more than 20 seconds at a time:

• If the engine does not start, wait two minutes before trying again.

IMPORTANT: Run the engine for several minutes to allow the engine and transmission oil to reach operating temperature to avoid damage in cold weather.

NOTE: It is normal for the engine to be louder and for blue-white exhaust smoke to be present during the engine warm-up procedure. The amount of exhaust smoke depends on air temperature.

1. Turn the ignition key switch to the run position.

2. When the glow plug light turns off, turn the key to the start position. Release the key after the engine has started. If the engine does not start, wait two minutes before trying again.

3. Check the indicator lights:

   • IMPORTANT: If oil pressure light does not go out within 5 seconds, shut off the engine and check for cause.

     Oil pressure light turns off within 5 seconds.
   • NOTE: If battery charging light does not turn off after 10 seconds, set engine speed at full throttle and then back to normal.
     Charging light turns off within 10 seconds.
   • If indicator lights stay on longer than the given time interval, stop engine and check for cause.
   
   

4. To warm the engine, set the hand throttle to 1/2 throttle position for 5 minutes without load.