operators_manual

Starting and Operating
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.
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
procedure:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Put your main transmission in
Neutral.
3. Disengage (depress) the clutch
(with manual transmission).
4. Turn the key switch to ON.
a. If the center display prompts
for a Anti-Theft passcode, use
the Menu Control Switch to
enter the four digit code.
5. Turn the ignition key to the START
position. If the engine does not
start within 30 seconds, release the
ignition switch. To avoid overtaxing
the starter motor or the batteries,
don’t use the starter for more than
30 seconds. Let the starter motor
cool and the batteries recover for
two minutes before trying again. If
the engine still won’t start after a
couple of tries, check the fuel lines
for possible fuel starvation or air
leaks. Starting failure may mean
fuel isn’t reaching the injectors.
6. As soon as the engine starts, begin
to watch the oil pressure gauge.
Check your engine manufacturer’s
manual for the right pressure for
your engine. If the oil pressure
doesn’t rise within a few seconds,
stop the engine. Find out what is
wrong before restarting the engine.
7. Slowly engage (release) the clutch
after the engine has started.
8. Wait for the oil pressure gauge to
reach normal operating pressure
before operating the vehicle or
idling faster than 1,000 rpm.
Anti-Theft (Optional)
Certain vehicles have functionality to
require an operator to enter a 4 digit code
to start the vehicle.
If the wrong code is entered, the display
will show a lock icon. The unlock icon will
appear once the correct code is entered
and the operator will have up to 6 minutes
DRIVING - Starting and Operating
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