Engine Operation- 4.5 L Engines IMPORTANT: Do not operate the starter for more than 15 seconds at a time. To do so may overheat the starter. If the engine does not start the first time, wait at least 2 minutes before trying again. If engine does not start after four attempts, see Troubleshooting Section. 5. Earlier Engines (Shown) - Turn key switch to position and hold until heat indicator lamp on instrument panel goes out. Turn key switch to “START” and hold until engine starts. Release key switch once engine starts; key automatically returns to position and instrument panel gauges start operating.
RG6580 –UN–20JAN93 Later Engines - Turn key switch to position and hold “PREHEAT” button (if equipped with preheat option) in for up to 30 seconds. Turn key switch to “START” while continuing to hold the “PREHEAT” button and the reset button. Hold until engine starts. Release key and “PREHEAT” button once engine starts; key automatically returns to position and instrument panel gauges start operating. Release reset button when oil pressure is at a safe operating level. Starting Engine 6. Warm-up engine for at least 5 minutes before applying a load. (See WARMING ENGINE, later in this section.) OURGP11,000018A –19–10FEB04–2/2 20-7 021604 PN=122