STARTING THE ENGINE (Cont’d)
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Cold Temperature Starting Also see Normal Starting. Turn the key switch to the RUN POSITION.
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Push the PREHEAT button (Item 1) [A] on the left side of the instrument panel to preheat the glow plugs.
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Refer to the decal on the left side of the operator cab for operation of the preheat system [B].
If the temperature is below 32°F (0°C), use the following procedure to make starting the engine easier: • Replace the engine oil with the correct type and viscosity for the anticipated starting temperature. (See ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM, Oil Chart Page 40.)
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• Make sure the battery is fully charged. • Install an engine heater, available from your Bobcat loader dealer. Warming The Hydraulic/Hydrostatic System Let the engine run for a minimum of 5 minutes to warm the engine and hydrostatic transmission fluid before operating the loader.
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Follow the steps under Normal Starting and repeat the Preheating procedure until the engine starts.
If the warning light comes ON when operating the loader (cold), more warm up time is needed. STOPPING THE ENGINE Pull the engine speed control fully backward to decrease the engine RPM. Turn the key switch to the OFF POSITION.
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