ALTERNATOR GP-CHARGING 1992125 - Caterpillar

Do not use aerosol types of starting aids such as ether. Such use could result in an explosion and personal injury.
Refer to the OMM for your type of controls. Use the following procedure to start the engine.
If equipped, move the throttle lever to the full throttle position before you start the engine.
Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds. Allow the electric starting motor to cool for two minutes before cranking the engine again.
Turn the engine start switch to the START position. Hold the engine start switch in the START position and crank the engine.
When the engine starts, release the engine start switch.
If equipped, slowly move the throttle lever to the low idle position and allow the engine to idle. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "After Starting Engine" topic.
If the engine does not start, release the engine start switch and allow the electric starting motor to cool. Then, repeat steps 2 through step 4.
Turn the engine start switch to the OFF position in order to stop the engine.