3003, 3013, 3014 and 3024 Industrial Engines Caterpillar

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Do not use aerosol types of starting aids such as ether. Such use could result in an explosion and personal injury.

Startability will be improved at temperatures below −18 °C (0 °F) from the use of a jacket water heater or extra battery capacity.

When No. 2 diesel fuel is used, the following items provide a means of minimizing starting problems and fuel problems in cold weather: engine oil pan heaters, jacket water heaters, fuel heaters and fuel line insulation.

Use the procedure that follows for cold weather starting.

1. The governor control needs to be in the LOW IDLE position if the temperature is below 0 °C (32 °F).

2. Activate the glow plugs for ten seconds.
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   NOTICE
   Do not crank the engine for more than 20 seconds. Allow the starter to cool for two minutes before cranking again.

3. Turn the engine start switch to the START position.

4. When the engine starts, release the engine start switch key.

5. If the engine does not start, release the engine start switch and allow the starter motor to cool. Then, repeat steps 2 through step 4.

6. Allow the engine to idle for three to five minutes, or allow the engine to idle until the water temperature indicator begins to rise. 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.

7. Operate the engine at low load until all systems reach operating temperature. Check the gauges during the warm-up period.