Operation
5-5
5
P/N 6525032M1 - X6
COLD TEMPERATURE OPERATION
Before you start the engine and operate your tractor during
cold ambient temperatures, check the following items:
- BATTERIES: Must have a full charge.
- FUEL: Must be clean and contain no water.
- ENGINE OIL - Must have the correct viscosity for the am-
bient temperature range. DO NOT mix oils different for
type, characteristics and viscosity from the prescribed
ones.
- TRANSMISSION HYDRAULIC FLUID - Must be filled up
with correct oil.
NOTE: For indications about the most suitable oil type
relative to ambient conditions, refer to your Argo Tractors
Dealer.
- COOLING SYSTEM - Must have a minimum of 33%
and a maximum of 50% ethylene glycol solution for
protection. This ratio will vary with different market
requirements. DO NOT mix protective fluids different
for colour and characteristics to preserve their quality.
- TYRES - If there is liquid ballast in the tyres, the tyres
must have protection against freezing temperatures
below 0°C. Ask your dealer for help.
- STOPPING THE ENGINE - Be sure that the engine tem-
perature has decreases before turning the engine off.
- CONDENSATION IN FUEL TANK - To prevent condensa-
tion in the fuel tank and water entering the fuel system,
fill the fuel tank after each operating day.
- FUEL FILTER - During cold weather, make sure you
remove water from the fuel filter each day or damage
will occur to the injection system. Loosen the drain plug
each day before starting the engine. Tighten the drain
plug after the water has drained.
IMPORTANT: When operating in cold weather, never
run the engine at low idle speed for long periods of time.
Never run the engine for long periods of time when the
coolant temperature is below normal.
WARNING: To assist cold weather starting
DO NOT spray ether or gasoline into the air
induction manifold. To do so could cause an
explosion and injury.
During cold ambient temperatures, the engine and
transmission will not heat to or keep the rated operating
temperature at slow engine speeds. Low engine speeds
in cold temperatures can cause damage to the engine
and transmission.
Use the following procedures to warm the engine oil
and transmission oil and to keep the correct operating
temperatures.
1. WARMING THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION.
A. To heat the transmission oil, run the engine at 1500
rpm for approximately five minutes.
2. KEEP ENGINE AT CORRECT OPERATING TEMPERA-
TURE.
A. When the engine is operating in cold ambient tem-
peratures without a load, keep the engine warm as
described below.
B. Run the engine at approximately 1500 rpm.
C. Put a cover in front of the grille to control the amount
of air going through the radiator.
3. STOPPING THE ENGINE.
A. Run the engine at slow speed for a short period of
time. This will permit the engine temperature to de-
crease gradually before stopping the engine.
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