82 S130 Operation & Maintenance Manual
STARTING THE ENGINE (CONT’D)
Cold Temperature Starting
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
Do not use ether with glow plug (preheat) systems.
Explosion can result which can cause injury, death,
or severe engine damage.
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If the temperature is below freezing, perform the following
to make starting the engine easier:
• Replace the engine oil with the correct type and
viscosity for the anticipated starting temperature.
(See Engine Oil Chart on Page 130.)
• Make sure the battery is fully charged.
• Install an engine heater, available from your Bobcat
loader dealer.
• Move engine speed control lever halfway before
starting. Return to idle position after the engine starts.
NOTE: The display screen of the Deluxe
Instrumentation Panel can not be immediately
visible when the temperature is below -26°C (-
15°F). It can take 30 seconds to several
minutes for the display screen to warm up. All
systems remain monitored even when the
display screen is off.
Warming The Hydraulic / Hydrostatic System
When the temperature is below -30°C (-20°F),
hydrostatic oil must be warmed before starting. The
hydrostatic system will not get enough oil at low
temperatures and will be damaged. Park the machine
in an area where the temperature will be above -18°C
(0°F) if possible.
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Let the engine run for a minimum of five minutes to warm
the engine and hydrostatic transmission fluid before
operating the loader.
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