Starting a gasoline engine

Starting a cold gasoline engine

An engine with a temperature below 0°C is considered cold.

When starting the engine, be sure to depress the clutch to disengage the gearbox with thickened oil. The clutch can be released after the engine starts to run steadily.

Turn on the starter by turning the ignition key to position III.

Turn on the starter for no more than 10 seconds. If the engine does not start on the first try, restart the engine no earlier than 30 seconds later.

Do not press the accelerator pedal when starting the engine.

If the engine does not start after two attempts, it means that excess fuel has entered the engine and in this case it is necessary to be guided by the recommendations given below.

After starting the engine, lightly depress the accelerator pedal to increase the idle speed.

Starting a hot gasoline engine

Start the engine without depressing the accelerator pedal.

If after three attempts the engine does not start, follow the recommendations below.

Starting a gasoline engine with fuel overflow

Slowly press the accelerator pedal to the stop and hold it in this position.

Start the engine with a starter.

If the engine does not start, repeat the steps for starting a hot gasoline engine.