Do Not Use Ether with Machines that are Equipped with a Starting Aid {1412}
- Backhoe Loader:
- 416B (S/N: 5HK1-UP; 9RM1-UP)
- Mini Hydraulic Excavator:
- 301.5 (S/N: 5DW1-UP)
- Paving Compactor:
- CB-334D (S/N: 4HW1-UP)
- Skid Steer Loader:
- 216 (S/N: CSD1-UP)
- Wheel Loader:
- 902 (S/N: 3TW1-UP)
- 416C (S/N: 7BJ1-UP)
- 416D (S/N: 7SG1-UP)
- 302.5 (S/N: 4ZW1-UP)
- 303.5 (S/N: 9TJ1-UP)
- 304.5 (S/N: 8FG1-UP)
- 906 (S/N: 3NW1-UP)
- 924GZ (S/N: 8XJ1-UP)
- 928G (S/N: CPT1-UP)
The engines that are in the above machines may be equipped with one of the following starting aids:
- Glow plugs
- Heater that uses fuel to heat the inlet air
Do not use ether with engines that are equipped with a starting aid.
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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. |
Ether can destroy engine components. Ether can cause bodily harm to the user. Please attach this article to the Operation and Maintenance Manual for the machines that are listed above.
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