Starting engine in cold weather
1 Turn engine speed control switch (A) to the low
speed position.
2 Turn the key to the running (preheating) position
and keep it there while the preheating is working.
The preheating indicator will be displayed on the
indicator screen of IC (Instrument cluster).
3 When the preheating is finished, sound the horn
and let other workers and bystanders know you
are starting the machine.
4 Turn the key to the starting position.
5 Release the key when the engine has started.
6 Warm up the machine. Run at low speed and
with a light load until the oil in the engine and
hydraulic system has warmed up.
NOTICE
Run the engine at low idling speed for 10–15
minutes to warm the engine and the hydraulic
system at temperatures below –15 °C (+5 °F) before
putting the machine to work.
Use recommended lubricating oil for winter use.
See page
351
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During the cold season, fill the fuel tank after work
has finished for the day to counteract the formation
of condensation water in the tank.
Engine block heater
(optional equipment)
This equipment is used to reduce the engine load
which cause the wear in the engine when starting
the machine in cold weather region.
NOTICE
The machine may be equipped with cylinder block
heater for either 120 V or 240 V. Compare the
specified voltage of the external power supply and
with that of the cylinder block heater.
Preheating indicator
Socket for block heater
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Operating instructions
Starting engine
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