12.3 OPERATIONS AND CHECKS AFTER STARTING ENGINE After starting the engine, do not start operations immediately. First carry out the following operations and checks. NOTICE Avoid sudden acceleration until warming-up operation is com- pleted. Do not run the engine at low idling or high idling for more than 20 minutes. If it is necessary to idle-run the engine, apply a load or run at a medium speed from time to time. 1. Run the engine at low idling and check that engine oil pressure caution lamp @ is off. AEO76430 2. Pull fuel control lever @ and run the engine at a mid-range speed under no load for approx. 5 minutes. AE080241 3.
After completing the warming-up operation, check that all the gauges and caution lamps are normal. If any abnormality is found, carry out service or repair. Run the engine under light load until engine water temperature gauge @ is in the green range. Check that there is no abnormality in the exhaust gas color, sound, or vibration. If any abnormality is found, repair it. REMARK After completing the warming-up operation, if it is difficult to shift gears, continue the warming-up operation. 2-26