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4.
Starting
Continuing
to
hold
the
key
depressed,
turn to the "START"
position.
The
starter
motor
will
run
thereby cranking
the
engine.
Hold
throttle
open
until
engine
runs
and
then
reduce throttle.
Should the engine not start even when the starter switch is left at
"s"
position for 10 seconds, take your hand off the starter switch for
30 seconds, and then attempt to start the engine again by sufficiently
preheating the glow plug.
The starter motor should never be allowed
to run for more than 30 seconds at a time.
5.
Operation
As
soon
as
the
engine
has
star ted,
release the key.
The
key
will
automatically
return
to
the
"ON"
posi tiona
Leave
the
key at "ON"
dur ing oper a-
tion.
Check
that wi th eng ine
running, oil pressure and bat-
tery
charge
voltage
are
registering and that raw water
is
discharging
with
the
exhaust.
During engine operation, do not turn the key to
"s"
position.
may damage the starter motor.
6.
Warm-up operation
Run
a
few
minutes
at
"IDLE"
position
to
assure
that
all
functions are operating.
Then
operate
under
reduced
load
until
water
temperature
rises
into the 140-150· range.
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