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DO NOT USE ETHER (starting fluids) unless specifically instructed to do so. If the engine is equipped with an Air Inlet Heater (electrically or fuel ignited manifold heater), DO NOT use ether (starting fluids) at any time. The use could result in engine damage and/or personal injury. |
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The air inlet heater is installed in the air inlet manifold. The air inlet heater is an electrical device which heats intake air in order to improve cold weather starting.
Note: Startability will be improved at temperatures below 16°C (60°F) by the use of the air inlet heater. This will help reduce white smoke and misfire during start-up in cold weather.
Startability will be improved at temperatures below -18°C (0°F) from the use of a cylinder block coolant 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: starting aids, engine oil pan heaters, engine coolant heaters, fuel heaters and fuel line insulation.
For temperatures below -23°C (-10°F), consult your dealer.
- Turn engine start switch (1) to the ON position.
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- Push button (2) and hold the button for the air inlet heater starting aid. Hold the button for 15 seconds. Turn engine start switch (1) to the START position in order to crank the engine. If the engine fails to start, turn the engine start switch to the ON position and hold the button for the air inlet heater starting aid for 10 seconds. Turn the engine start switch to the START position in order to crank the engine.
Allow the engine start switch to return to the ON position as soon as the engine starts.
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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. |
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- 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 before increasing 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.
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Oil pressure should rise within 15 seconds after the engine starts. Do not increase engine speed until the oil pressure gauge indicates normal. If oil pressure is not indicated on the gauge within 15 seconds, DO NOT operate the engine. STOP the engine, investigate and correct the cause. |
- Operate the engine at low load until all systems reach operating temperature. Check the gauges during the warm-up period.