Automatic Transmission - Cushman 898627 Parts & Maintenance Manual

SERVICE & MAINTENANCE Cont.
Starting the Engine con't.
3. Move the gear selector to "NEUTRAL".
4. Push clutch pedal down (starter will not operate unless clutch pedal is pushed down). The clutch inter-
lock switch prevents the starter from operating unless the clutch is disengaged (the clutch pedal is depressed).
If the engine will start without depressing the clutch pedal DO NOT operate the vehicle. The clutch interlock
system should be repaired immediately by your authorized Cushman dealer.
Never turn the key to the START position unless the clutch pedal is depressed
(pushed down) or the gear selector is in neutral. If the vehicle is in any gear other
than neutral, and the clutch pedal is not depressed when the engine is started, the
vehicle may lurch forward or backward depending which gear the vehicle is in.
This lurching could cause serious personal injury or death.
5. Turn and hold ignition key in the START position to engage engine starter, release key when engine starts
(upon release, the key will automatically return to the ON position).
If the engine does not start after operating starter for 10 seconds, stop the starter. Wait for 30 seconds, then
try to start the engine again.
The starter motor should never be run for more than 30 seconds.
6. Allow engine to warm-up before driving the vehicle (always idle and warm-up the engine for at least one minute).
STARTING THE ENGINE (Gasoline Engines)

Automatic Transmission

1. Apply the park brake (the parking brake should have been applied when the vehicle was last parked).
2. Make sure the gear selector is in Park "P" (engine will not start if gear selector is in "R", "D", "2", or "L").
If the engine will start when the gear selector is in "R", "D", "2", or "L" DO NOT operate the vehicle. The
vehicle should be repaired immediately by your authorized Cushman dealer.
3. Turn the ignition key to the ON position and observe the warning lights and gages (some of the warning lights
will remain on until the engine has started and is running).
Never turn the key to the START position unless the gear selector is in "Park" or
neutral. If the vehicle is in any gear other than Park or neutral, and the engine is
started, the vehicle may lurch forward or backward depending which gear the
vehicle is in. This lurching could cause serious personal injury or death.
4. Turn and hold ignition key in the START position to engage engine starter, release key when engine starts
(upon release, the key will automatically return to the ON position).
If the engine does not start after operating starter for 10 seconds, stop the starter. Wait for 30 seconds, then
try to start the engine again.
The starter motor should never be run for more than 30 seconds.
5. Allow engine to warm-up before driving the vehicle (always allow at least one minute for the engine to
warm-up).
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