Mitsubishi — Starting the Engine
Operation
From a Mitsubishi owner's manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Never use ether to start the engine.
- Do not crank the starter motor continuously more than 10 seconds.
Procedure
- Confirm fuel tank is filled with sufficient fuel.
- Check engine oil, transmission oil and cooling water levels.
- Set throttle lever at centre between idling and high speed.
- Apply parking brake; place main shift and PTO shift levers in neutral.
- Fully depress the clutch pedal.
- Turn starter key counterclockwise to 'Heat' and hold until glow signal lamp glows red (about 30 seconds).
- Rapidly turn key to 'Start'; starter rotates and engine starts.
- Take hand off key; it returns to 'ON' position automatically.
- Run engine at approximately 1,300~1,500 rpm until warm, then set throttle to SLOW (900 rpm).
- Check that battery charge, water temperature and oil pressure warning lamps are off.
Specs & values
- Approximately 1,300~1,500 rpm warm-up
- 900 rpm slow idle
Source: Mitsubishi owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.