To Start From Cold - Ford DSG-423 Operator's Handbook Manual

To Start From cold

1. Where possible, disconnect the driven equipment, eg, fully depress the clutch
where a manual transmission is fitted.
If your unit is equipped with the engine warning light system, always turn the
ignition switch to the ON position to make sure that each warning light is
operating before starting engine.
2. Switch on the ignition and operate the starter motor until the engine fires.
NOTE: Where a safety switch is fitted, the override button must be depressed while
the engine is being cranked.
3. Set the throttle to give a fast idle speed until normal operating temperature is
reached (where fitted).
NOTE: For EFI Governor application there is no throttle cable. Turn key to crank to
start engine. When engine starts release key to run position. The ECM will adjust
speed for cold start and altitude automatically.
CAUTION: If the engine stalls or falters in starting, wait 3-4 seconds before
re-engaging starter. This will prevent possible damage to the starter or en-
gine. The starter should not operate for periods longer than 30 seconds at a
time. An interval of at least two minutes should be observed between such
cranking periods to protect the starter from overheating.
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