Operator’s Manual Vehicle Maintenance CXU, CHU, GU, TD, MRU and LEU 27 Starting Aids DO NOT use ether or other combustible starting aids on engines that have a heater element or other heating devices installed in the intake manifold for heating the intake air during cold-starts. W0001484 Fire Extinguisher Anytime work is being done to the fuel system or any other area where flammable substances are being used, have a fire extinguisher available and know how to use it. Inspect and have it serviced as recommended on its instruction label. DANGER DO NOT use ether or other combustible starting aids on any engine equipped with a preheater.
If the engine is equipped with a preheater, introduction of ether or similar starting aids could cause a fire or explosion resulting in severe property damage, serious personal injury or death.