User Manual

Remember When Starting Vehicle in Cold
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WARNING
Do not use starting fluids with this en-
gine.
This engine is equipped with an
intake air heater: use of starting fluid
can cause an explosion, fire, personal
injury, severe damage to the engine,
and property damage.
WARNING
NEVER start or let the engine run in
an
enclosed, unventilated area. Ex-
haust fumes from the engine contain
carbon monoxide, a colorless and
odorless gas. Carbon monoxide can
be fatal if inhaled. Failure to comply
may result in property damage, per-
sonal injury, or death.
CAUTION
Do not park or operate the vehicle in
areas
where the hot exhaust system
may come in contact with dry grass,
brush,
spilled fuel, or other material
that can cause a fire.
Starting and Warming Up
How to Start Vehicle in Normal
Weather
CAUTION
Never operate the starter motor while
the
engine is running. The starter and
flywheel gears could clash or jam, se-
verely damaging them.
NOTE
Some starters are equipped with over-
crank
protection. Check the Engine
Operation and Maintenance Manual
for details.
When the outside temperature is above
50°F (10°C), you can use the following
DRIVING - Starting and Operating
Starting and Operating
For detailed information on starting and
operating the engine, refer to the Engine
Operation and Maintenance Manual
provided with your vehicle.
Since each vehicle is custom-equipped, all
engine operation instructions in this
manual are general. You will want to
consult the manual for your engine to find
out details about your specific engine’s
needs. You may need to use a slightly
different procedure from the one outlined
here.
Also, read the American Trucking
Association's (ATA) Truck Driver's
Handbook. It will give you tips on starting,
shifting, and driving your vehicle.
This section includes instructions for both
Normal Temperature starting and Cold
Weather starting. The engine type (brand)
and size determines what type of cold
weather starting aid is installed in your
vehicle. Refer to your Engine Operation
and Maintenance Manual to learn what
precautions you should take before starting
the engine. Many new electronic engines
cannot use ether or other starting fluids.
These engines are equipped with a flame-
start air intake heating system. See Tips to
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