Trailer Jockey Operators Handbook
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c. Depress the accelerator pedal slightly and hold.
d. Turn ignition key to START and hold until the engine
starts (not to exceed 30 seconds.
e. As soon as the engine starts, allow the engine to idle
and check the oil pressure gauge to be sure the engine is
getting lubrication. If oil pressure doesn't begin rising
from 0 PSI within five seconds, stop engine. Determine
the problem before attempting to start again.
f. Allow air pressure to build to normal operating pres-
sure.
The parking brake cannot be released until the air system
exceeds 60 PSI.
3-5.1 E
NGINE
AND
T
RANSMISSION
W
ARMUP
The greatest wear occurs when a cold engine is started as the
oil has drained off the moving parts. Do not start engine and
immediately accelerate the engine or put it under load. It
needs to be run at low idle for a few minutes to warm up and
lubricate itself before being accelerated or placed under load.
The transmission is programmed to restrict full operation in
temperatures below 19 ºF (-7 ºC) until the transmission fluid
reaches suitable operating temperature.
3-5.2 C
OLD
W
EATHER
S
TARTING
A
IDS
When using other than Capacity-supplied cold weather start-
ing aids, follow the manufacturer's recommendations.
DO NOT USE ETHER IN A WARM ENGINE OR WHEN AN
ENGINE IS RUNNING. Some starting aids are highly
flammable and pose a fire or explosion hazard. Do not more
than the recommended amout. Never smoke while using
starting aids. When disposing of a container, avoid burning or
puncturing the container to prevent fire or explosion.
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