OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING IN COLD WEATHER Cold weather conditions cause special problems. During these conditions your machine will require special start up, and warm up, and maintenance procedures for the best performance. Proper cold weather maintenance will extend the service life of your machine. 1. BATTERIES/ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - Clean the batteries and make sure the batteries are at full charge. NOTE: A fully charged battery at -17°C (0°F) has only 40 percent of the normal starting power. At -29°C (-20°F) the battery has only 18 percent of the power remaining.
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Inspect the battery cables and terminals. Clean the terminals and apply electrical terminal sealers (see your dealer) to prevent corrosion. If you add water to the batteries and the temperature is below 0°C (32°F),make sure you charge the batteries or run the engine for approximately two (2) hours. This procedure will prevent battery freezing (see Batteries and Booster Battery Connections in this manual. Inspect the battery cables and terminals. Clean the terminals and apply electrical terminal sealer (see your dealer) to prevent corrosion.
3. FUEL SYSTEM - Check with your fuel supplier for the correct cold weather fuel. Engine power will be reduced if wax particles are in the fuel filters. Check for water in the fuel system. Col d tem per atur es ca n c aus e condensation to form in the fuel tank. Check the fuel filter for water. 4. COOLING SYSTEM - Check the coolant mixture before you operate in cold temperatures. A mixture of 50% ethyl ene gly col and 50% water must be used in this machine. This mixture is used if the lowest ambient temperature is above -37°C (-34°F). If the ambient temperature is lower, adjust the mixture. It is recommended that ethylene glycol and water be used in your machine all year (See Engine Cooling System in this manual). 5. COLD TEMPERATURE STARTING AIDS See your dealer for extra starting aids (see Cold Weather Starting in this manual).
2. LUBRICANTS - Make sure you follow the recommended oil and filter service for the engine and the hydraulic system as shown in this manual. Use the correct viscosity oil in each com ponent fo r th e ambient temperatures the machine is operated in (see Lubrication in this manual).
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