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(i) Electric starting
(i) Make sure that the decompressor lever is disengaged.
(ii) With the starter switch key in position (A) the circuit is 'off'.
(iii) Turn the key clockwise to position (B). The circuit Is now "on"
(iv) To operate the starter motor turn the key past position (B) to
position (C). When the engine fires release the key immediately
The key is spring-loaded and will return to position (B) Leave the
key in this position while the engine is running Do not operate
the starter motor for more than 20 seconds at a time.
(v) If when the engine is running there is no charge current the red
warning light will light up.
15. Cold starting (Fig. 3)
(a) AB1W. At temperatures below 13° C (55°F) and if the engine is cold. it
is essential to prime the engine for hand starting, and advisable if
battery power is low when electric starting.
Proceed as follows:
(i) Remove the priming plunger (P).
(ii) Fill the priming chamber with engine oil - NOT fuel.
(iii) Replace the priming plunger and press down.
(iv) It is advisable to keep a quantity of lubricating oil in a suitable
container for this purpose.
(v) Start in the normal manner.
(b) Should the engine fire and then stop, prime again and release the
overload stop lever (E) before attempting to start.
(c) AB1W and AC1W. At temperatures below 0° C (32°F) and if the engine
is cold. prime the engine twice.
(d) If under cold conditions the engine does not run up to its rated speed
after starting, operate the priming plunger again while the engine is
running.
(e) To minimise cold starting difficulties, it is a wise policy to keep the
engine under cover when not in use and to ensure that an SAE 10W
viscosity engine oil is used (see Approved Lubricants).
(f) Below -4° C (25°P) rope starting is not recommen ded.
(g) Below -9°C (16° F) consult Fetters Ltd or their agents for starting
instructions.
STARTER SWITCH OPERATION
Fig. 4
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