OPERATING THE ENGINE 12 C Check Easy Checker(TM) Lamps: 1. When the key is turned "ON", lamps(2)(3) 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 fluid may be low or the brake system may be damaged. (See "Checking Brake Fluid Level" in "DAILY CHECK" in "PERIODIC SERVICE" section.) 7. 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. B Cold Weather Starting When the ambient temperature is below 0 (32 ) and the engine is very cold. If the engine fails to start after 10 seconds, turn off the key for 30 seconds. Then repeat steps 6 and 7. To protect the battery and the starter, make sure that the starter is not continuously turned for more than 10 seconds. B Block 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 (-4 ). 8.
Check to see that all the lamps on the Easy Checker(TM) are "OFF". (1) Parking brake / Brake fluid (2) Electrical charge (3) Engine oil pressure (4) Glow plug (5) Hazard / Turn signal (if equipped) If any lamp stays on, immediately stop the engine and determine the cause. 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. 6. Turn the key to "PREHEAT" position and hold it for the preheating. For the appropriate preheating time, refer to the table below: A Glow plug indicator(4) comes on while key switch is in the "GLOW" position or "START" position.
Temperature Preheating Time Over 0 (32 ) 2 to 3 sec. 0 to -5 (32 to 23 ) 5 sec. -5 to -15 (23 to 5 ) 10 sec. Limit of continuous use 30 sec.