FUEL BLENDING GUIDELINE
Down to -29° C (-20° F) 50% 50%
Below -29° C (-20° F) 0% 100%
COLD STARTING GUIDELINES
Temp. -7° C to -9°
C
(+20° F to
+15° F)
-9° C to -15°
C
(+15° F to
+5° F)
-15° C to
-29° C
(+5° F to
-20° F)
-29° C to
-32° C
(-20° F to
-25° F)
Fuel #2 Diesel 50/50 mix #1/#2 diesel #1 Diesel
5W-40
Synthetic
Diesel
Engine Oil
Optional Advised Required
Battery
condition/
connections
Charged battery (12.8 VDC)
Proper glow
plug usage
(wait for the
light)
Wait for light at all temps
Oil pan
heater
Not needed
Optional (helps to reduce
cranking)
NOTICE
Do not allow the starter motor to run continuously for more than 20 seconds.
NOTICE
Be sure to warm up the engine, not only in winter, but also in warmer seasons.
An insufficiently warmed-up engine can short its service life.
NOTICE
If the temperature is going to drop below -15° C (5° F), detach the battery from
the machine and keep it indoors in a safe area. Reinstall it just before the next
operation.
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OPERATION
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