G.M. DIESEL
3. Press starter switch firmly and simultaneously
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
use starting fluid directed into air cleaner in-
NORMAL STARTING
take.
Caution: Walk around machine. Make certain
that no one is in "danger area" before entering the
Do not operate cranking motor for more than
operator's compartment.
30 seconds at a time to avoid overheating motor.
1. Set directional shift lever in NEUTRAL.
Caution: If engine fails to start, do not repress
starter until cranking motor has stopped rotat-
2 . Depress and release accelerator to reset gov-
ing. Serious damage to cranking motor may
ernor throttle control lever in IDLE position.
result if above procedure is not complied with.
3 . Turn ignition switch ON; press starter switch
4. After engine starts, check oil pressure gauge.
firmly, and very lightly depress accelerator to
feed additional fuel. Operate cranking motor no
If no pressure is indicated within 15 seconds
more than 30 seconds at a time to avoid over-
shut off engine and determine cause.
heating motor.
5. Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes be-
C a u t i o n : If engine fails to start, wait until
fore driving or operating machine.
c r a n k i n g motor stops rotating before repress-
ing starter switch. Serious damage to the crank-
OPTIONAL
ing motor may result if this precaution is not
c o m p i l e d with.
QUICK START COLD WEATHER
STARTING AID
If engine fails to start after four periods of
The "Quick Start" cold weather starting aid is
cranking, refer to Operation and Maintenance
controlled by a push button mounted on the left
Manual of engine manufacturer.
hand instrument panel. When the button is pushed,
4. After engine starts, check oil pressure gauge. If
ether is injected into the engine's intake manifold
no pressure is indicated within 15 seconds, shut
to aid in cold weather starting.
down engine immediately and determine cause.
Caution: Do not attempt to inject additional
5. Allow engine to reach operating temperature be-
e t h e r by pushing button after engine is running.
fore driving or operating machine.
This could result in detonation and severe damage
to the engine.
COLD WEATHER STARTING
Cold weather, below 50F. (10C.) may require
(When Colder Than 40F.)
use of the "Quick Start" starting aid. With control
G.M. Diesels are not equipped with cold weather
levers in the NEUTRAL position, proceed as follows:
starting aids. However, starting fluid (pressurized
can type) sprayed into air cleaner intake is recom-
1. Turn ignition switch ON, then push "Quick
mended as engine is being started.
Start" button for one second and release.
Ether starting fluid is available in 16 ounce
2. Wait two seconds and engage starter.
pressurized can from your authorized MICHIGAN
3. Below 0oF. (-18C.) repeat steps 1 & 2.
Distributor under part number 945152.
C A U T I O N : USE ONLY FOR STARTING.
A fluid starting aid (capsule form) can be in-
stalled by any authorized G.M. Diesel Distributor.
MAINTENANCE
1. Set all control levers in NEUTRAL position and
A. Periodically remove cylinder and oil valve.
turn ignition switch ON.
1. Use care in wiping dirt from valve inlet when
2. Depress accelerator to full throttle position.
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