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OPERATION
COLD WEATHER OPERATION
PRECAUTIONS AFTER COMPLETION OF WORK
To prevent mud, water, or the undercarriage from freezing and making it impossible for the machine to move on the
following morning, observe the following precautions.
Mud and water on the machine body should be completely removed. This is to prevent damage to the seal caused
by water in mud or dirt getting inside the seal and freezing.
Park the machine on a firm, dry, horizontal ground surface.
If this is impossible, park the machine on wooden boards.
The boards help protect the tracks from being frozen in soil and the machine can start next morning.
Open the drain valve and drain any water collected in the fuel system to prevent it from freezing.
The battery capacity drops markedly in low temperatures, so take steps to maintain the battery temperature.
Cover it or remove it from the machine and keep it in a warm place, then install it again next morning.
If the electrolyte level is low, add distilled water in the morning before beginning work. Do not add water after the
day's work to prevent diluted electrolyte in the battery from freezing during the night.
REMARK
If distilled water is added to the battery, the specific gravity of the battery electrolyte will go down, and this will make
it freeze in cold temperatures. When adding distilled water, add it before the start of the day's operation.
AFTER COLD WEATHER
After the cold season ends and the temperature goes up, do as follows.
Replace the fuel and oil for all parts with oil of the viscosity specified.
For details, see "RECOMMENDED FUEL, COOLANT, AND LUBRICANT (PAGE 4-16)".
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