12. OPERATION 12.2.2 STARTING IN COLD WEATHER When starting in low temperatures, do as follows. A WARNING Never use starting aid fluids as they may cause explosions. NOTICE Do not keep the starting motor rotating continuously for more than 20 seconds. If the engine fails to start, repeat steps 2 and 3 after waiting for about 2 minutes. 1. Pull fuel control lever 0 to a position a little past the LOW IDLING position toward the HIGH IDLING position. 2. Turn the key of starting switch 0 to the HEAT position and hold it until heater signal 0 glows red. The preheating times are as shown below. If the preheating time is too long or too short, the engine will not start easily.
Observe the correct preheating time. 3. When heater signal 0 becomes red, turn the key of start- ing switch @ to the START position and start the engine. 2-25