Cold Weather Starting C8.3 Commercial Marine and Ind [...] Page 1-18 Section 1 - Operating Instructions Ether Starting Aids Industrial Applications WARNING Because of the potential for an explosion, do not use volatile cold starting aids in underground mine or tunnel operations. Ask the local U.S. Bureau of Mines inspector for instructions. Starting fluid is highly flammable and explosive. Keep flames, sparks, and arcing switches away from starting fluid. WARNING To reduce the possibility of personal injury, avoid inhalation of starting fluid vapors. WARNING Do not use excessive amounts of starting fluid when starting an engine.
The use of too much starting fluid will cause damage to the engine. CAUTION If ambient temperature is below 16° C [60° F], fully depress the throttle after engaging the stater. Full throttle on the VE pump makes sure there is sufficient start fuel delivery and helps keep the engine operating once started. The in-line pumps with RQV and RQV-K governors require full throttle position and hold the rack in the start fuel position. The throttle must be depressed after engaging the starter to allow the shutoff lever to move to the run position before moving the throttle. Spray starting fluid into the air cleaner intake while another person cranks the engine.