SECTION COperating and MaintenancePreparation for StartingCheck the radiator water level.Check the engine sump oil level.See that there is fuel oil in the tank.Check that the starter battery is fully charged and thatall electrical connections are properly made and allcircuits in order.Starting the EngineIf the engine is warm,turn starter switch in aclockwise direction to the "HS" position (see Fig. C.1).As soon as the engine starts. release the switch to the"R" position.Be sure that the starter pinion and engine havestopped rotating before re-engaging the starter motor,otherwise damage may result.Fig. C.11. Off Position.3. Heat Position.2. Run Position.4. Heat and Start Position.If weather is cold, turn starter switch to the "H" position(see Fig. C.1) and hold it there for fifteen to twentyseconds.Then turn the starter switch to the "HS" position, therebyengaging the starter motor.If the engine does not start after twenty seconds,return the switch to the "H" position for ten seconds andthen re-engage the starter motor by switching to the"HS" position.As soon at the engine starts, release the switch to the"R" position.Earlier Heat Start SwitchThe cold start switch supplied with earlier engines isshown in Fig. C.2.With this type of switch, starting a warm engine iseffected by turning the switch in a clockwise direction tothe "S" position.In cold weather, the switch should be turned to the "H"position for fifteen to twenty seconds and then to the"HS" position in order to engage the starter motor.As soon as the engine starts, the switch should bereturned to the "0" position.When this type of switch is used, it was sometimescustomary to have a separate switch for the electricalcircuits and this should be turned on before starting theengine and turned off after stopping the engine.Starting the Engine (Alternative Method)With some engines. a different starter switch may befound and the cold start aid operated by means of aseparate push button switch.Fig. C.2Earlier Heat/Start Snitch.1. Off Position.3. Heat Position.2. Start Position4. Heat and Start Position.
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