PART 7: STARTING & OPERATING THE VEHICLE
PB1319 (CAT. NO. 5296 ) —64— 22-01691 (R02/02)
Preheater With Glow Plug
If you have a Caterpillar 3306 PCTA or an earlier model engine, you
may have a glow plug. The glow plug preheater aids cold starting by
burning fuel in the intake manifold and heating the intake air. This
feature can be very helpful if you operate your truck in cold weather.
For more helpful starting information, refer to the engine manual that
came with your vehicle.
Engine Warmup
The purpose of engine warmup is to allow oil film to be established
between pistons and liners, shafts and bearings while your engine
gradually reaches operating temperature.
Warmup Procedure
1. After you’ve started your engine, idle it at approximately 600 RPM
while you check oil pressure, air pressure, and alternator output.
WARNING! The fluid in ether starting systems is
extremely flammable and poisonous. If ignited, it could
burn you badly. If you swallow it, it can be harmful or
fatal.
•
Do not smoke when testing, installing, or servicing an
ether starting unit. Service it in a well-ventilated area
away from heat, open flames, or sparks.
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If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Call a physician
immediately.
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Wear goggles to avoid getting fluid in your eyes.
Avoid getting it on your skin and avoid breathing the
fumes. If fluid does get in your eyes or fumes irritate
your eyes, flush for 15 minutes with large amounts of
clean water. Contact an eye specialist.
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Do not move or relocate the ether cylinder or tubing
from its original installation. It must be mounted to
protect it from engine exhaust heat and from moving
parts which could damage it.
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Do not store the spare cylinder in the cab.
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In warm weather, when you will not need the ether
starting system, remove the ether bottle from your
truck and store it safely. Return the protective cap to
the bottle mounting connector.
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