TM3160F,TM3200F&TM3240F
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Restarting Warm Engine
When restarting an engine that is still warm from pre-
vious use, the same procedure is used as with "normal
starting" except step No. 6 may be omitted. Use of glow
plugs is not necessary when starting a warm engine.
Cold Weather Starting
Procedure for starting an engine in cold ambient tem-
peratures is identical to "Normal Starting" procedure
except for the following:
1. Longer use of glow plugs may be required. Instead
of the normal 5-10 seconds, the main switch may
need to be selected to "glow" for 10-20 seconds to
adequately warm engine combustion chambers.
2. At temperatures below 30
˚
F (4
˚
C) use of No.1
(No. 1-D) diesel fuel is recommended due to possi-
ble "fuel gelling" characteristics of No. 2 (No. 2-D)
fuel at cold ambient temperature.
3. The central hydraulic fluid in addition to transmis-
sion and centre housing lubrication, will require
additional warm-up time due to cold (thicker) oil.
Refer to "Warm-Up Period" below.
4. Test all controls (steering, braking, etc.) prior to
operating the tractor.
NOTE: Installation of accessory engine block heater is
recommended in cold weather conditions.
Consult your ISEKI dealer.
IMPORTANT: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD
EITHER OR OTHER STARTING FLUID
BE USED TO START ENGINES
EQUIPPED WITH GLOW PLUGS.
SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE WILL
RESULT SHOULD STARTING FLUID
CONTACT HOT GLOW PLUG.
If, for some reason, a booster battery by required to
start the tractor, ensure a booster battery is connected in
parallel. When using a booster battery and booster cables
always connect positive(+) terminals together first. Then
install booster cable on the booster battery negative(-)
terminal and ground final booster cable end on the tractor
away from the tractor battery.
Warm-Up Period
After starting a cold engine, let the engine idle at slow
speed to make sure all engine components are lubricat-
ed. In cold ambient temperatures, extended warm-up will
be required to also warm hydraulic fluid and lubricate dri-
veline components. Suggested warm-up period:
IMPORTANT: Improper warm-up can result in:
• Severe engine damage
• Hydraulic pump seizure
• Driveline bearing / gear damage
• Sluggish steering / braking
CAUTION: Make sure parking brake is
securely applied and all controls are in neu-
tral while warming unit. Do not leave unit
unattended.
Operator Observations
Constant attention should be paid to the following
points during operation:
• Engine oil pressure lamp will come on in case of low
engine oil pressure. Stop engine immediately.
• Battery charge lamp will come on if the battery is not
being charged properly. Stop the engine and investi-
gate the cause.
• Coolant temperature gauge needle will indicate H
(hot) in case of an overheated engine. Stop the
engine, and allow it to cool and investigate the
cause of overheating.
• Fuel gauge should not be allowed to reach E
(empty) as running out of fuel may result with need
to bleed air from the fuel system.
CAUTION: DO NOT attempted to service the
tractor with the engine running or hot. Allow
it to cool.
NOTE: Refer to "Trouble-Shooting" when defect is indi-
cated, to assist locating problem.
Ambient Temp.
Warm-Up Time
F
˚
C
˚
32
˚
& up 0
˚
& up
5 to 10 min.
32
˚
to 24
˚
0
˚
to -10
˚
10 to 20 min.
24
˚
to -2
˚
-10
˚
to -20
˚
20 to 30 min.
-2
˚
& less -20
˚
& less
30 min. or more
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