16 Series, Model - 2816 4WD
COLD TEMPERATURE OPERATION
To start and operate your tractor during cold ambient temperatures, use
these procedures :
1. BATTERY – Mu
st have a full charge.
2. FUEL — Must be clean and with no water. See fuel Specifications in
this manual.
3. ENGINE OIL – Must have the correct visocity for the ambient tem-
perature range.
4.
T
R
ANSMISSION
HYDRAULIC FLUID
– Use
Hydraulic Transmission
fluid.
5. COOLING SYSTEM – Must have ethylene glycol solution for protec-
tion.
6. TIRES – If there is liquid in the tires, the tires must have protection
against
temperatures below 0
o
C (32
o
F). See your Dealer.
7. STOPPING THE ENGINE – Run the engine at idle speed for a short
period of time to permit the engine temperature to decrease before
stopping.
8. CONDENSATION IN FUEL TANK – To prevent condensation in the
fuel tank and water entering the fuel system, fill the fuel tank after
each operating day.
9. FUEL FILTER CUP – During cold ambient temperatures, make sure
you
remove water from the fuel filter cup each day.
NOTE : Do not use ether as a cold temperature starting aid.
IMPORTANT: To
start engine during cold ambient
temperatures, put the
engine control level at the low idle position.
After starting the engine, run at 1500 rpm for approximately 5 minutes to warm the
engine
.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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