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3. When the glow plug indicator light is illuminated,
turn the engine start switch to the START position
and crank the engine.
4. When the engine starts, release the engine start
switch.
5. Allow the engine to idle. Refer to the Operation
and Maintenance Manual, "After Starting Engine"
for more information.
Note: If the glow plug indicator light flashes rapidly
for 2 to 3 seconds or fails to illuminate, a malfunction
exists in the cold start system. Do not use ether or
other starting fluids to start the engine.
6. If the engine does not start, release the engine
start switch and allow the electric starting motor to
cool. Then, repeat steps 2 through step 5.
7. Turn the engine start switch to the OFF position to
stop the engine.
Starting with Jump Start
Cables
Improper jump start cable connections can cause
an explosion resulting in personal injury.
Prevent sparks near the batteries. Sparks could
cause vapors to explode. Do not allow jump start
cable ends to contact each other or the engine.
Using a battery source with the same voltage as the
electric starting motor. Use ONLY equal voltage for
jump starting. The use of higher voltage will damage
the electrical system.
Do not reverse the battery cables. The alternator can
be damaged. Attach ground cable last and remove
first.
Turn all electrical accessories OFF before attaching
the jump start cables.
Ensure that the main power switch is in the OFF posi-
tion before attaching the jump start cables to the en-
gine being started.
1. Turn the start switch on the stalled engine to the
OFF position. Turn off all the engines accessories.
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Starting with Jump Start Cables
2. Connect one positive end of the jump-start cable to
the positive cable terminal of the discharged
battery. Connect the other positive end of the
jump-start cable to the positive cable terminal of
the electrical source.
3. Connect one negative end of the jump-start cable
to the negative cable terminal of the electrical
source. Connect the other negative end of the
jump-start cable to the engine block or to the
chassis ground. This procedure helps to prevent
potential sparks from igniting the combustible
gases that are produced by some batteries.
Note: The engine electronic control module must be
powered before the starting motor is operated or
damage can occur.
4. Start the engine in the normal operating
procedure. Refer to this Operation and
Maintenance Manual, "Starting the Engine".
5. Immediately after the engine is started, disconnect
the jump-start cables in reverse order.
After jump starting, the alternator may not be able to
fully recharge batteries that are severely discharged.
The batteries must be replaced or charged to the
proper voltage with a battery charger after the engine
is stopped.
After Starting Engine
Note: In temperatures from 0°C to 60°C
(32°F to 140°F), the warm-up time is approximately 3
minutes. In temperatures below 0 °C (32°F), extra
warm-up time may be required.
When the engine idles during warm-up, observe the
following conditions:
• Check for any fluid or for any air leaks at idle rpm
and at one-half full rpm (no load on the engine)
before operating the engine under load. This
action may not be possible in some applications.
• Operate the engine at low idle until all systems
achieve operating temperatures. Check all gauges
during the warm-up period.
Constant speed engines should be allowed to
operate at low idle for 3 minutes before used at
operational speed. If the low idle option is not
available, then operate the engine at operational
speed with no load for 2 minutes.
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