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C Easy Checker(TM) Lamps:
1. When the key is turned "ON", lamps(3)(4) should
come on. If trouble should occur at any location while
the engine is running, the warning lamp corresponding
to that location comes on.
2. The parking brake warning lamp(1) comes on while
parking brake is applied and goes off when it is
released.
If the parking brake is released but the lamp stays on,
it means that the brake system may be damaged.
(1) Parking brake
(2) Brake fluid
(3) Electrical charge
(4) Engine oil pressure
A Daily checks with the Easy Checker(TM) only, are not
sufficient. Never fail to conduct daily checks carefully
by referring to "DAILY CHECK" in "PERIODIC
SERVICE" section.
7. Turn the key to "PREHEAT" position and
hold it for the preheating.
For the appropriate preheating time, refer to the table
below:
Temperature
Over 0
(32
)
-5 to 0
(23 to 32
)
-15 to -5
(5 to 23
)
Limit of continuous use
A Glow plug indicator(5) comes on while key switch is in
the "GLOW" position.
(5) Glow plug
(6) Hazard (if equipped) /
Turn signal (if equipped)
Preheating Time
2 to 3 sec.
5 sec.
10 sec.
30 sec.
OPERATING THE ENGINE
8. Turn the key to "START" position and
release when the engine starts.
A Because of safety devices, the engine will not start
except when the range gear shift lever is placed in the
"NEUTRAL" position.
BCold Weather Starting
When the ambient temperature is below 0
the engine is very cold. If the engine fails to start after 10
seconds, turn off the key for 30 seconds. Then repeat
steps 7 and 8. To protect the battery and the starter, make
sure that the starter is not continuously turned for more
than 10 seconds.
BEngine Hand Throttle
[if equipped]
When the ambient temperature is below -15
and the engine is very cold, pull the hand throttle to the
"HIGH" position and turn the key switch to "START"
position.
After the engine starts, push the hand throttle back to the
"LOW" position.
BBlock Heater
[if equipped]
A block heater is available as an option from your dealer.
It will assist you in starting your vehicle when the ambient
temperature is below -20
9. Check to see that all the warning lamps
on the Easy Checker(TM) are "OFF".
If any warning lamp stays on, immediately stop the engine
and determine the cause.
(32
) and
(-59
(-4
).
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)
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