STARTING AND OPERATING 111 A 12 Volt heater built into the fuel filter housings aid in preventing fuel gelling. It is controlled by a built-in thermostat. 4. Place the ignition switch in the START position and crank the engine. Do not press the accelerator during starting. Follow the steps in the “Normal Starting” procedure except: 1. The “Wait to Start” telltale will remain on for a period of time that varies depending on the engine temperature. An intake air heater system both improves engine starting and reduces the amount of white smoke generated by a warming engine.
N ORMAL S TARTING P ROCEDURE E NGINE M ANIFOLD A IR T EMPERATURE A BOVE 66°F (19°C) CAUTION! Do not crank engine for more than 25 seconds at a time or starter motor damage may result. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and wait at least two minutes for the starter to cool before repeating start procedure. 2. While the “Wait to Start” telltale is on, the instrument cluster will additionally display a gauge or bar whose initial length represents the full “Wait to Start” time period. Its length will decrease until it disappears when the “Wait to Start” time has elapsed. 4 Observe the instrument panel cluster lights when starting the engine. 5.
Check that the Oil Pressure Warning Light has turned off. CAUTION! 1. Always apply the parking brake. 2. Shift into PARK for an automatic transmission. 6. Release the parking brake. If the Water in Fuel Indicator Light remains on, DO NOT START the engine before you drain the water from the fuel filters to avoid engine damage Ъ page343. 3. Place the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position and watch the instrument panel cluster lights. S TARTING P ROCEDURE — E NGINE M ANIFOLD A IR T EMPERATURE 0°F T O 66°F (–18°C TO 19°C) 3. After the “Wait to Start” telltale goes off, place the ignition switch in the START position. Do not press the accelerator during starting.
If the Water in Fuel Indicator Light remains on, DO NOT START the engine before you drain the water from the fuel filters to avoid engine damage Ъ page343. CAUTION! NOTE: The temperature displayed in the instrument cluster does not necessarily reflect the engine manifold air temperature Ъ page81. When engine temperatures fall below 66°F (19°C) the “Wait To Start” telltale will remain on indicating the intake air heater system is active. CAUTION! Do not crank engine for more than 25 seconds at a time or starter motor damage may result. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and wait at least two minutes for the starter to cool before repeating start procedure.