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Do not spray ether into engine when using thermal starting aid to start engine. Personal injury and machine damage could result. Follow procedure in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. |
Startability will be improved at temperatures below
When No. 2 diesel fuel is used, the following items provide a means of minimizing starting problems and fuel problems in cold weather: starting aids, engine oil pan heaters, jacket water heaters, fuel heaters and fuel line insulation.
For temperatures below
Use the procedure that follows for cold weather starting.
- Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position. Advance the throttle in order to supply fuel to the engine.
- Turn the ignition switch to the START in order to crank the engine.
Allow the ignition switch to return to the RUN position as soon as the engine starts.
- Move the throttle to approximately one quarter of the engine rpm.
- Allow the engine to idle for three to five minutes. The engine should run at low idle smoothly until speed is gradually increased to high idle. Allow the white smoke to disperse before proceeding with normal operation.
To minimize white smoke for cold weather starting, start the engine and allow the engine to idle for 30 seconds. Increase the engine rpm and then return the engine to low idle rpm.
- Operate the engine at low load until all systems reach operating temperature. Check the gauges during the warm-up period.
Note: If the engine has not been run for several weeks, fuel may have drained. Air may have moved into the filter housing. Also, when fuel filters have been changed, some air will be left in the filter housing. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual for more information on priming the fuel system.
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Do not engage the starting motor when flywheel is turning. Do not start the engine under load. If the engine fails to start within 30 seconds, release the starter switch or button and wait two minutes to allow the starting motor to cool before attempting to start the engine again. |