Run-In; Cold Starting - Cushman 626823 Owner's Manual

Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.

Run-in

Check for oil or fuel leaks that could have developed in
shipment from the factory. Avoid full throttle starts and
rapid acceleration until the engine has achieved operating
temperature.
All engines consume more oil than normal during the first
hours of operation. As internal moving parts are run-in, oil
consumption should gradually decrease until the rate of
consumption stabilizes.
Check the oil level per the Periodic Service Schedule. Add
oil if the level on the dipstick indicates that oil is in the add
oil range.
Do not overfill engine. Too much oil may cause smoking or allow oil to enter the air filter enclosure.
The oil dipstick/fill cap must be in place before operating the engine. Failure to install the dipstick/fill cap will result in oil becoming
contaminated and/or being discharged into the engine compartment.
Oil dipsticks are unique to this model vehicle. Do not inter-
change oil dipsticks between models.
The oil should be changed in accordance with the Periodic
Service Schedule while the engine is warm. See SERVICE
AND MAINTENANCE for checking oil level and changing
oil procedures.

Cold Starting

Starting a cold engine may require use of the choke.
Depress the accelerator approximately 1" (2.5 cm) or until
the starter just begins to operate. Pull the choke out if
required. Accelerate slowly and push the choke in com-
pletely when the engine runs smoothly.
Do not allow the starter to operate continuously for more than 10 seconds. Allow 30 seconds between starting
attempts. If the vehicle does not start on the third attempt, turn the key switch off, set the park brake and determine
the cause of the problem.
If the vehicle had been running and the engine does not start within 10 seconds, use the choke.
OPERATING PROCEDURES
Maximum Oil Level
Fill Cold Engine
For Hot Engine
To This Point
Do Not Overfill
Add Oil
Safe
Operating Range
Hot Engine
4
4 - 5