SkyTrak 6042 Operation Manual - Manual (Page 59)

Operation
57 Model 6042 Origin 5/02
9. If using starting fluid with mechanical or electrical metering equip-
ment:
• Turn the ignition switch to the START position to engage the
starter motor and inject metered amounts of starting fluid.
• As the engine starts, stop injection of starting fluid and release
the ignition key to the RUN position. Depress the accelerator
pedal enough to provide a smooth idle speed.
10. If using starting fluid without metering equipment:
IMPORTANT! It is recommended that a second person be present when
attempting to cold start the engine without metered starting fluid equipment.
One person will sit in the operator’s seat and operate the ignition switch and
another “helper” is needed to spray the starting fluid.
IMPORTANT! It is important to know that timing is crucial in cold starting an
engine. DO NOT spray ether into the air cleaner intake before the procedure
instructs you to.
WARNING:
NEVER use starting fluid near an open flame.
NEVER use starting fluid in a vehicle equipped with an electrical
preheat option or flame air heating system.
DO NOT breathe starting fluid fumes. Death or serious personal
injury could result from toxic fumes.
DO NOT use excessive amounts of starting fluid when cold start-
ing an engine. Death or serious personal injury could result from
backfire of flame which could ignite the starting fluid canister and
cause an explosion.
CAUTION:
DO NOT use excessive amounts of starting fluid.
Because it is difficult to describe how much starting fluid should
be used, it is important to avoid soaking the air cleaner element.
An engine backfire could destroy the internal air cleaner elements
and other engine damage may occur. It is much better to spray the
fluid intermittently than continual spraying.