TM 10-3930-671-10 Know The Truck How To Start The Truck Here are some Starting Tips: • Turn off all optional equipment while you crank the engine.  This will reduce the electrical load on your battery and supply extra power to the starter motor. • Avoid excessive starter cranking (in excess of 30 seconds) with an intermittently firing engine.  To avoid starter overheat or damage, do not crank the starter continuously for more than 30 seconds at a time.  If the engine fails to start within a period of 30 seconds, wait 2 minutes before again attempting to start your lift truck. • If your battery is "run down" (discharged) or becomes discharged while trying to start your truck, please refer to the "Emergency Starting How To Use Battery Jumper Cables" section of this manual. Never leave your lift truck unattended while the engine is running. Transmission  could  engage  causing injury or death to personnel. Starting and Operating Recommendations Avoid damage to your truck or possible harm to yourself.  Follow these recommendations: Avoid  extended  (in  excess  of  10  minutes)  and unnecessary  idling  of  the  engine.    If  extended idling    occurs    or    is    anticipated    beyond    10 minutes, turn off the engine. CARBON MONOXIDE is colorless and odorless, but can be present with all other exhaust fumes. • EXHAUST GASES, PARTICULARLY CARBON MONOXIDE,     ARE     HARMFUL     AND     CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • NEVER  IDLE  YOUR  LIFT  TRUCK  ENGINE  IN CLOSED   AREAS.      EXHAUST   GASES   ARE HARMFUL     AND     CAN     CAUSE     SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. E-60