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Diesel engine exhaust contains products of combustion which may cause personal injury. Always start and operate the engine in a well ventilated area, and, if in an enclosed area, vent the exhaust to the outside. |
The machine will not start unless the following conditions exist:
- The transmission control is in the PARK position.
- The engine speed is 0 rpm.
- Move transmission control (2) to the PARK position.
- The truck body or the water tank should be down and hoist control (3) should be in FLOAT position.
- Make sure that no one is on the machine, underneath the machine or around the machine. Make sure that there are no personnel in the area.
- Sound the horn.
- Turn engine start switch (1) to the ON position. The engine prelubrication system will activate for 3 seconds. The monitoring system will perform a self test. Refer to the “Functional Test” topic in Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Monitoring System".
- Turn the engine start switch to the START position in order to start the engine.
Note: If the key is turned to the START position before 3 seconds, the prelubrication system will terminate.
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Do not allow a companion to ride on the machine unless the companion is seated within the Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) or Falling Object Protection Structure (FOPS) with the seat belt fastened. The companion must have the seat belt fastened while the machine is in operation. The operator of the machine is responsible for the safety of the companion. Personal injury or death may occur if the companion is not restrained and protected. |
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Note: For starting below
Engine Starting with Ether Starting Aid (If Equipped)
When the starting motor is engaged and the temperatures of the engine coolant and of the oil are below
The Electronic Control Module (ECM) for the engine determines the need for the ether injection system. Four parameters determine the amount of ether that is injected and the duration of the injection.
- Size of the engine
- Engine coolant temperature
- Engine RPM
- Position of engine start switch
Engine Block Heater (If Equipped)
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To avoid shocks or other injuries, never use an ungrounded or inadequate extension cord. Use a three-wire extension cord with a three-wire plug which is rated for at least a 15 amp load and is protected by a suitable fuse or circuit breaker. Always inspect the heater electrical cord for worn or frayed insulation before plugging into current. |
The engine block heater for this machine is available as either a 120 volt electrical unit or a 240 volt electrical unit.
A engine block heater warms the engine coolant in order to aid starting. The power cable for the engine block heater is available from your Caterpillar dealer.
The power cable connects to the engine block heater at the power receptacle. The power receptacle is located on the right side of the engine. First connect the one end of the power cable to the engine block heater. Next, connect the other end of the power cable to a power outlet with the appropriate voltage. Before starting the machine or moving the machine, disconnect the end of the power cable from the power outlet. Then, disconnect the other end of the power cable from the engine block heater.
The engine ECM will set the cold start strategy when the coolant temperature is below
When the cold start strategy is activated, low idle rpm will be increased and engine power will be limited.
Cold mode operation adjusts the fuel injection timing and the injection duration for white smoke cleanup. The engine will usually exit the cold mode operation before the walk-around inspection is completed. During cold mode operation, the engine will remain at the elevated rpm that has been specified for the engine.
After the cold mode is completed, the engine should be operated at low rpm until normal operating temperature is reached.