Revised Starting Instructions

Revised 2.0 L Engine Starting Instructions for 1988-Model Year 2.0L Engine Equipped Rangers

Please read and observe the instructions and place in the Owner Guide of your Ranger

STARTING THE ENGINE
Climate conditions and other factors play a large part in deciding how you should go about starting your vehicle. Read all the starting instructions carefully, so you'll be aware of these factors when you start your vehicle.

WARNING
Before turning the key, make sure the parking brake has been set fully. Depress the clutch pedal and place the gearshift lever in the N (NEUTRAL) position. The starter will operate while the lever is in any gear only if the clutch pedal is depressed.

Elevated engine speeds (fast idle) are normal when the engine is started to allow for smooth engine operation during warm-up. These elevated engine speeds will cause the vehicle to move slightly faster when engaged in a drive gear than when the engine is at its normal warm engine idle speed. The clutch pedal may need to be depressed at slightly higher vehicle speeds when slowing or braking to account for this slightly higher engine speed.

Cold Engine
1. Turn key to ON position.
2. Press the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor then release accelerator pedal slowly.
3. Fully depress clutch pedal.
4. Turn key to START (cranking) until engine starts, then release key.

If Engine Fails to Start Using Preceding Instructions
1. Press the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold.
2. Fully depress clutch pedal.
3. Turn key to START.
4. When engine starts, release key then release accelerator pedal gradually as engine speeds up.
a) At temperatures below 32~F (O degrees C)--if engine fails to start in 10 seconds, turn key off, wait three or four seconds, then repeat procedure.
b) At temperatures above 32~F (O degrees C)--if engine fails to start in four seconds, turn key off, wait three or four seconds, then repeat procedure.

As soon as engine starts, release key from START position to avoid starter damage.

CAUTION
Do not crank the starter continuously for more than 30 seconds at a time. Starter overheat and damage could result. If the engine fails to start or falters in starting, wait 3 or 4 seconds before re-engaging the starter. If the engine is flooded, or starts intermittently, and fails to start during a 30- second cranking period, turn ignition key to OFF position, and wait 2 minutes before attempting to start the engine again.

NOTE
During cold weather or if pavement is slippery, let the engine idle for about one minute after starting to allow for proper warm-up before engaging transmission.

CAUTION
Avoid extended or unnecessary idling. Extended idling of the engine (ten minutes or more), particularly at "high" engine speeds could produce excessive system temperatures than can damage your vehicle.

Warm Engine
1. Turn key to ON position.
2. Press accelerator pedal 1/4 to 1/2 of the way down and hold.
3. Fully depress clutch pedal.
4. Turn key to START until engine starts, then release key.

If Engine Fails to Start Using Preceding Instructions
1. Press the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold.
2. Fully depress clutch pedal.
3. Turn key to START.
4. When engine starts, release key then release accelerator pedal gradually as engine speeds up.