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Starting and Stopping Procedures

General Information

Caution:
Read this section of manual before
driving vehicle.
Starting Engine From Driver's Com-
partment
The following procedure is used to start and stop
the engine from the driver's compartment.
Starting Engine
1. Make sure the starter selector switch in engine
compartment is set to the "NORMAL" position
and that main battery disconnect switch (see
page 2-2) is set to the "ON" position.
2. Make sure the parking brake control valve
knob, located on R.H. lateral console, is pulled
all the way up, so that the spring-loaded park-
ing brakes are applied.
3. Make sure transmission is in neutral.
4. Turn ignition key to "START" position, then re-
lease it as soon as engine starts.
Note:
If engine does not start, ignition key must be
returned to the "OFF" position prior to restarting.
Caution:
Special precautions are necessary
with turbocharged engines to avoid possible tur-
bine damage. After starting, run the engine at
low idle for two minutes to allow flowing of lubri-
cant to the turbocharger. Afterwards, run at fast
idle and check oil pressure before attempting to
drive the vehicle.
Do not engage starter for more than 15 seconds
at a time. If engine does not start within 15 se-
conds, release ignition key and allow starter to
cool for one (1) minute before engaging starter
again. Continuous use of the starter without al-
lowing a cooling period may damage the starter
motor.
With DDEC engines, pressure must not be ap-
plied on accelerator pedal before starting. An
application on pedal will induce a fault infor-
mation to the Electronic Control Unit, thus affect-
ing the fuel system control.
If accelerator pedal is depressed inadvertently,
release it and wait approximately 30 seconds be-
fore resuming starting procedure.
Stopping Engine
1. Apply parking brake then set transmission to
the neutral position.
2. Allow engine to run at slow idle for at least two
minutes, then shut off engine. This will ensure
that the turbine speed has dropped, and the
engine exhaust gas temperature is down to
approximately 300°F.
Caution:
Do not shut the engine down directly
from high rpm.
If vehicle is parked and left unattended for an ex-
tended period of time, main battery disconnect
switch (see page 2-2) should be set to the "OFF"
position.
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