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Check the oil level and all other fluid levels before you start. Remember it is cold and very drained so bottom of the ok range is good enough. Once the oil warms up it will come up a bit.
If there is a block heater plug sticking out and you have electricity available, plug it in. If the heater is working and it is dark enough you can usually see a spark when you unplug it. You might also be able to hear a sizzle sound coming from the engine once it gets going. By far the best way to check is with a "Kill-A-Watt".
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I definately second the recommendation to have someone hold the stop lever and crank to get the oil pressure up.
-Jim