ENGINE OPERATION - Operating Instructions 1 Or Normal Starting Procedure Steps for starting the engine in normal temperatures. NOTE If the engine is running, do not in- crease engine speed (rpm) or operate the vehicle until the low oil pressure warning lamp turns off. Check engine lamp; yellow in color. Follow this engine starting procedure when the outside temperature is above 50° F (10° C). 1. Ensure the parking brake is set ON and the transmission shift lever is in neutral. For automatic transmissions, be sure the shift lever is in the neutral position (N). For automatic transmissions that have park (P) position, place the shift lever in park. 2.
With the accelerator pedal in the idle position, turn the ignition key to the START position to start the engine. 3. If the engine does not start after 10 seconds, release the key. Wait an additional 10 seconds to allow the starter motor to cool, then try staring the engine again. 4. Once the engine has started, wait for the oil pressure to rise, and the low oil pressure warning lamp to turn off, before increasing RPM. CAUTION Engaging the starter motor for more than 30 seconds in any five minute pe- riod may cause it to overheat and can damage the starter.
If starter is engaged continuous- ly for 30 seconds, you must wait five minutes before trying to start the engine to allow the starter motor to cool down. Stop engine lamp; red in color. Diesel particulate filter (DPF) status indicator; yellow in color. With the key in the ON position, the engine warning lamps will come on momentarily and then go out. The engine warning lamps include: High exhaust system temperature (HEST); amber in color. If the engine does not start, or runs erratically, see Starting After the Fuel Tank 20 Y53-1166-1G1 (08/2018)