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SECTION 2 - OPERATION
2-22
IMPORTANT: To prevent starter motor
damage, never crank the engine for more
than 30 seconds. If the engine does not start
within 30 seconds, wait 2 minutes to cool the
starter motor before recranking.
10. Once the engine has started, allow it to idle
and warm up before adding a working load.
IMPORTANT: Pay attention to the warning
light bar and electronic monitor for any
indication of a problem. Stop the tractor
immediately and investigate the problem.
Cold-Weather Starting
CAUTION: STARTING FLUID IS HIGHLY
FLAMMABLE. DO NOT USE NEAR FIRE,
SPARKS, OR FLAMES. BE SURE ALL
OPERATORS READ THE CAUTIONARY
INFORMATION ON CONTAINERS.
NOTE: A feature on the starting aid prevents
starting fluid injection if the engine
temperature is above 27
°
C(80
°
F).
After following steps 1 to 10 under “Engine
Starting,” proceed as follows:
11. If the engine does not start within 15 seconds
of cranking, depress the cold start switch, 1,
for two seconds while the engine is cranking
and release to inject s tarting fluid. If the
engine does not start after 15 more seconds,
release the ignition switch. Allow the starter
motor to cool down for two minutes, and
repeat the procedure.
IMPORTANT: Use only one starting fluid
charge per engine crank cycle of 30 seconds.
Never hold the button longer than 5 seconds,
as damage to the electric solenoid v alve may
result.
Figure 2-34
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