11. EXPLANATION OF COMPONENTS 11.2 SWITCHES 1. STARTING SWITCH (For machines stopped by fuel control lever) This switch is used to start the engine. OFF position: At this position, the starting switch key can be inserted or removed. When the switch is turned to this position, the elec- trical circuits are switched off. ON position: In this position, electric current flows in the charging and lamp circuits. Keep the starting switch key at the ON position while the engine is running. START position: This is the position to start the engine. Hold the key at this position while cranking. Release the key immediately after the engine has been started.
The key will return to ON posi- tion when released. HEAT position: Turn the starting switch key to the HEAT position when starting in cold weather. The electrical intake air heater is operated while the key is held in the HEAT position. When the heater signal is red hot, release the key. When the key is released, it will return to OFF, so turn it im- mediately to the START position to start the engine. 2-6