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Starting in Cold Weather
Preheating
1. Confirm that pilot control shut-off lever (1) is in the LOCK
position.
2. Turn engine control lever (3) to around the middle
between the slow idle and fast idle position.
3. Turn key switch (2) to the HEAT position; hold it until
preheat indicator (4) turns OFF.
4. Sound the horn to alert bystanders.
5. As soon as preheat indicator (4) goes OFF, turn key
switch (2) to START position to rotate the starter.
IMPORTANT: Never operate the starter for more than 15
seconds at a time. If engine fails to start, return key
switch to OFF. Wait for more than 30 seconds, then
try again. Failure to do so may cause damage to the
starter and/or discharging the batteries.
6. Release key switch (2) immediately after the engine has
started. Key switch (2) will automatically return to ON
position.
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NOTE: The horn sounds even though key switch (2) is turned
OFF. The engine does not start unless pilot control shut-off
lever (1) is in the LOCK position.
IMPORTANT: Avoid operating key switch (2) with stained
hands or gloves.
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NOTE: Set the engine control lever (3) to the fast idle position
to start the engine in an extreme cold weather district. After
the engine is started, gradually reduce the engine speed and
perform warm-up operation at the medium speed range.
OPERATING THE ENGINE
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MABA-01-002
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M1M7-01-007
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MABA-01-005
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M1NC-01-005
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