Cold Weather Starting

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A - Glow Plug Indicator


CAUTION: Do not use ether or starting fluids to start engine with glow plugs. Ether is highly flammable and could ignite on engines with cold weather starting device.

IMPORTANT: Never use Ether starting fluid to start engine. Damage to engine will result.

  1. Turn off switches, including radio and dome light.

  2. Place multifunction control handle in “PARK”.

  3. Put throttle in slow idle position.

  4. Turn key switch to RUN position.

  5. Glow plug indicator (A) will light if fuel temperature is -5°C (23°F) or below. (WAIT TO START ENGINE; PREHEATING IS ACTIVE).

  6. IMPORTANT: Avoid starter damage. Do not operate starter more than 30 seconds at a time. If engine does not start, wait at least two minutes before trying again.

    When glow plug indicator goes out, turn key switch to START position to engage starter. Release key when engine starts.

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