TXG237
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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 colder ambient
temperatures is identical to “Normal Starting” proce-
dure except for the following:
1. Longer use of glow plugs may be required. Instead
of the normal 5-10s, main switch may need to be
selected to “glow” for 10-20s to adequately warm
engine combustion chambers.
2. At temperatures below 4°C (39°F) use of No.1
(No.1-D) diesel fuel is recommended due to pos-
sible “fuel gelling” characteristics of No.2 (No.2-D)
fuel at cold ambient temperature.
3. The central hydraulic reservoir in addition to trans-
mission and center housing lubrication, will require
additional warm-up time due to colder (thicker) oil.
Refer to “Warm-Up Period” at right.
4. Test all controls (steering, braking, etc) prior to op-
erating 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. Se-
vere engine damage will result should
starting fluid contact a hot glow plug.
If, for some reason, a booster battery is required to
start Tractor, ensure booster battery is connected
in parallel. When using booster battery and booster
cables always connect positive (+) terminals together
first. Then install booster cable on booster battery
negative (-) terminal and ground final booster cable
end on Tractor away from Tractor battery.
Warm-Up Period
After starting a cold engine, let engine idle at slow
speed to make sure all engine components are lu-
bricated. In colder ambient temperatures, extended
warm-up will be required to also warm hydraulic fluid
and lubricate drive line components. Suggested warm-
up period:
TABLE 2
Ambient Temp. Warm-Up Time
°C °F
0° & up 32° & up 5 to 10min.
0° to -10° 32° to 24° 10 to 20min.
-10° to -20° 24° to -2° 20 to 30min.
-20° & less -2° & less 30min. or more
IMPORTANT: Improper warm-up can result in:
・
Severe engine damage
・
Hydraulic pump seizure
・
Drive line bearing /gear damage
・
Sluggish steering /braking
CAUTION: Make sure parking brake is
securely applied and all controls are in
neutral while warming unit. Do not leave
unit unattended.
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