OPERATION
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STARTING THE ENGINE
NOTE: Remove all loads connected to the AC power receptacles before starting the diesel engine.
1.Open the engine compartment door and check that the fuel shutoff valve located above the clear plastic fuel filter housing is in the open position (lever in the vertical position). See Figure B.3.
NOTE: If the engine fails to start in 60 seconds or stops running, the “ENGINE” switch must be switched to “OFF” and then switched back to “ON” before attempting to restart the engine. This resets the engine protection circuit.
If the engine will not start, see the Trouble- shooting section of this manual.
2.Check for proper level of coolant in the plastic reserve overflow tank. The level should be between the full and the low marks.
3.Check for proper oil level on the oil dipstick. Close engine compartment door.
4.Set “IDLER” switch to “AUTO”.
5.Set the “ENGINE” switch to “ON”. Observe that both the oil pressure light and battery charger light are on. Check the fuel gauge to make sure that there is an adequate fuel level (NEVER ALLOW THE RANGER
6.Press the “GLOW PLUG” button for 15 seconds (30 seconds if below 0°C/32°F) and then press the “START BUTTON”.
7. Release both buttons when the engine starts.
8.Check that the indicator lights are off. If not, immediately stop the engine and investigate the indicated problem.
9.Allow the engine to warm up at low idle speed for several minutes before applying a load and/or switching to high idle. Allow a longer warm up time in cold weather.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1.Remove all welding and generator 
power loads and let the engine cool by running it for several minutes at low idle.
2.Stop the engine by placing the Engine Switch in the OFF position. This turns off the fuel solenoid. You can also stop the engine by turning off the fuel valve located on the fuel filter housing.
BREAK-IN PERIOD
Any engine will use a small amount of oil during its
Check the oil every four hours during
CAUTION
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