Terex MHL360 E - Notes for Use in Winter

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 7
MHL360 E 7.13
7.3.5 Notes for use in winter
Observe the points and instructions given be-
low in the diesel engine operating instructions
for use in winter. Only the fuels, lubricants and
coolants approved by the diesel engine manu-
facturer may be used.
ATTENTION
At temperatures below -18 C, a DEUTZ cold-
starting aid is recommended as additional
equipment.
7.3.5.1 Hydraulic oil
If the machine is not used for prolonged peri-
ods at temperatures around and below freez-
ing, warm up the engine by running at medi-
um engine speed.
Temperature
in °C
Warming-up time
in minutes
0°C and above
approx. 15 mins
-18°C to 0°C approx. 30 min
below -18°C
more than 30 mins
h Chapter 5.6.4 Warming up the loading ma-
chine
7.3.5.2 Engine Oil
The viscosity class (SAE class) of the engine
oil should be selected according to the ambi-
ent temperature at the machine’s place of
operation.
7.3.5.3 Coolants
Before the cold time of the year begins, the
level of antifreeze protection must be checked
and if necessary adapted to the ambient tem-
perature (for the mixing ratio see the diesel
engine manufacturers operating instructions).
The antifreeze level is factory-set to approx. -
35°C.
7.3.5.4 Note on options
Coolant, engine oil and hydraulic fluid can be
preheated with electrical heaters or main-
tained at temperature (supplementary heat-
ing).
The result of preheating is to shorten the cold
starting phase of the diesel engine, especially
at lower temperatures. This reduces wear on
the diesel engine and fuel consumption.
7.3.5.5 Battery
Preheating the battery makes it possible to
facilitate a cold start.
7.3.5.6 Fuel
Diesel fuel releases paraffin crystals as out-
side temperatures fall. These crystals in-
crease flow resistance in the fuel filter to such
an extent that an adequate fuel supply to the
diesel engine is no longer ensured.
If the cold-flow behavior of the diesel fuel is
not adequate or if outside temperatures are
lower than -20°C, we recommend using a fuel
filter heater.
For Arctic climates, ask for special diesel
fuels.
Mixing petroleum and gasoline is prohibit-
ed for safety and technical reasons (cavita-
tion affecting the fuel injection system)!
7.3.5
Notes
for use
in
winter