Starting The Diesel Engine; Stopping The Diesel Engine - GMC C series 2002 Owner's Manual

Starting the Diesel Engine

If you have a Caterpillar diesel engine, also refer to your
R
Caterpillar Diesel Engine Operation & Maintenance
Manual for starting procedure.
To make starting easier in cold weather (below 32
_
0 C), the proper viscosity engine oil should be used.
See "Engine Oil" in the Index. It's also best to heat
the engine oil first. You can do this by using an engine
coolant heater. A GM Automatic Ether Injection System
aids cold weather starting.
NOTICE:
If you ever need to have your vehicle towed, see
the part of this manual that tells how to do it
without damaging your vehicle. See "Towing
Your Vehicle" in the Index.
2-12
Restarting the Diesel Engine While Moving
(Automatic Transmission)
If you have to restart the engine while the vehicle is
moving, you'll first have to shift the automatic
_
transmission to NEUTRAL (N). This safety feature
F or
prevents starting the engine when the transmission is
in a drive gear.

Stopping the Diesel Engine

If you have a Caterpillar diesel engine, see your
R
Caterpillar Diesel Engine Operation &
Maintenance Manual.
1. Set the parking brake and shift to NEUTRAL (N)
or PARK (P).
2. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
If your vehicle has a two
-
Two Speed Electric Shift Control" or "Rear Axle,
-
Two Speed Airshift Control" in the Index.
-
speed axle, see "Rear Axle,