4. Press the starter button. Release the starter button as soon as the engine starts. IMPORTANT! If the starter motor is engaged for its maximum engagement time (20-30 seconds) let it cool down for five minutes before trying to start the engine again.
5. Warm up the engine at low speed and low load.
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IMPORTANT! Do not race the engine while it is cold.
Starting using auxiliary batteries WARNING! Batteries produce oxyhydrogen. This gas is easily ignited and highly volatile. A short-circuit, naked flame or spark can cause a large explosion. Ensure that the ventilation is good. Never mix up battery positive and negative terminals. This may cause sparks and an explosion.
C B
1. Check the auxiliary batteries have the same rated voltage as the engine’s system voltage. 2. First connect the red jump lead to the discharged battery’s + terminal (A) and then to the auxiliary battery’s + terminal (B).
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3. First connect the black jump lead to the auxiliary battery’s - terminal (C) and then to a site (D) where there is good contact with the cylinder block as far away from the discharged battery as possible. 4. Start the engine and run it at a fast idle for approximately ten minutes to charge the battery. WARNING! Approaching or working on a running engine is dangerous. Watch out for rotating components and hot surfaces. Do not touch the connections while trying to start the engine: This may cause sparks. Do not lean over the batteries. 5. Stop the engine. Remove the jump leads in exactly the opposite order to which you put them on.
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