Section 3 - Operation Start Operation
3.8-24 Arctic Weather Package (If Equipped)
WARNING
• Do not use heaters if temperature is
above freezing.
• Use the correct uids, and the
proper diesel fuel. (refer to Cold
Weather Operation Chart)
• At temperatures below -7°C (20°F),
run engine at idle for at least 5
minutes before operating aerial
platform.
1. Ensure the aerial platform is on level ground,
boom is in stowed position and hydraulic oil level
is between the minimum and maximum marks on
the sight gauge.
2. Locate heater plug (item 1) on engine compartment.
3. Plug heater into a 110V / 15 Amp protected circuit
for a minimum of 3 hours.
4. Start engine from base control console (refer to
Section 3.8-1).
WARNING
DO NOT over crank the starter. If engine
fails to start after multiple attempts,
consult “Troubleshooting Information”
in the Service and Maintenance Manual.
IMPORTANT
Ensure heater is unplugged before operating aerial
platform.
NOTE
• If aerial platform is to be parked for an extended period
of time, remove the battery and store it in a warm place.
• Refer to the cold weather operation chart
(Figure 3 -11) to as sist i n ope rating the
aerial platform in cold weather conditions.
1
Hydraulic
Tank
Turret
Figure 3-10. Heater Plug
30° F (- 1° C)
20° F (- 7° C)
10° F (- 12° C)
0° F (- 18° C)
- 10° F (- 23° C)
- 20° F (- 29° C)
- 30° F (- 34° C)
- 40° F (- 40° C)
40° F (4° C)
NO OPERATION BELOW THIS
TEMPERATURE
USE COLD START KIT WITH TANK
HEATER AND BATTERY WARMER
BELOW THIS TEMPERATURE
SAE 5W-30
NO OPERATION BELOW THIS
TEMPERATURE
- 40° F (- 40° C)
30° F (- 1° C)
20° F (- 7° C)
10° F (-12° C)
0° F (- 18° C)
- 10° F (- 23° C)
- 20° F (- 29° C)
- 30° F (- 34° C)
40° F (4° C)
ENGINE OIL
SPECIFICATION
SAE 15W-40
HYDRAULIC OIL
SPECIFICATION
UNIVIS HVI 26
Shell Tellus T46
SAE 5W-30
SAE 0W-40
(DIESEL)(DUAL FUEL)
Figure 3-11. Cold Weather Operation Chart
SJ 40T & SJ 45T
SJ 61T & SJ 66T
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