Amadas 9980 - Glow Plugs

9980 Self-Propelled Peanut Combine Operation
Glow Plugs
(Cold Weather Starting Aid)
1. If the fuel temperature is below 0°C (32°F)
it will be necessary to allow the glow plugs
to heat before starting. Glow plug times
will vary depending on the fuel temperature
(colder temperatures require glow plugs to
heat longer).
2.
Turn the key to the RUN position. The
CommandCenter displays “Engine Preheat
Timer” (A), indicating the glow
plugs are
ON and will countdown (B) a time to when
the engine can be started. Once activated,
the plugs remain ON for a minimum period
of five seconds after the timer goes to
zero. The glow plugs stay ON for ten
seconds (depending on the fuel
temperature) after the engine starts.
3. If the start attempt fails, turn the key OFF
for 15 seconds to allow the Engine Control
Unit (ECU) controller to reset. If “Engine
Preheat Timer” does not appear on the
CommandCenter display, the controller
was not off long enough to reset. If started
repeatedly with glow plug activation and
the machine is run for a short period of
time, the battery power may become weak
(see Chapter 16,
Electrical System
Service).
4. When the engine starts, let it run at low idle
for five minutes to warm the oil.
CAUTION
Do NOT use ether or starting fluids to start
engines with glow plugs. Ether is highly
flammable and could ignite on engines
with glow plugs. Engine damage could
result.
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