OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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OPERATING IN COLD WEATHER
Cold weather conditions cause special problems. During these conditions your
machine will require special start up, and warm up, and maintenance procedures
for the best performance. Proper cold weather maintenance will extend the
service life of your machine.
1. BATTERIES/ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM - Clean the batteries and
make sure the batteries are at full
charge.
NOTE: A fully charged battery at -17°C
(0°F) has only 40 percent of the normal
starting power. At -29°C (-20°F) the
battery has only 18 percent of the
power remaining.
Inspect the battery cables and
terminals. Clean the terminals and
apply electrical terminal sealers
(see your dealer) to prevent
corrosion.
If you add water to the batteries
and the temperature is below 32°F
(0°C), make sure you charge the
batteries or run the engine for
approximately two (2) hours. This
procedure will prevent battery
freezing (see Batteries and Booster
Battery Connections in this
manual.
Inspect the battery cables and
terminals. Clean the terminals and
apply electrical terminal sealer (see
your dealer) to prevent corrosion.
2. LUBRICANTS - Make sure you
follow the recommended oil and
filter service for the engine and the
hydraulic system as shown in this
manual. Use the correct viscosity
oil in each component for the
ambient temperatures the machine
is operated in (see Lubrication in
this manual).
3. FUEL SYSTEM - Check with your
fuel supplier for the correct cold
weather fuel. Engine power will be
reduced if wax particles are in the
fuel filters.
Check for water in the fuel system.
Cold temperatures can cause
condensation to form in the fuel
tank. Check the first stage fuel filter
for water. If no water is found,
extend the interval (see Diesel Fuel
System in this manual).
4. COOLING SYSTEM - Check the
coolant mixture before you operate
in cold temperatures. A mixture of
50% ethylene glycol and 50%
water must be used in this
machine. This mixture is used if the
lowest ambient temperature is
above -34°F (-37°C). If the ambient
temperature is lower, adjust the
mixture. It is recommended that
ethylene glycol and water be used
in your machine all year (See
Engine Cooling System in this
manual).
5.
COLD TEMPERATURE STARTING
AIDS See your dealer for extra
starting aids (see Cold Weather
Starting in this manual).
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