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COLD WEA THER OPERA TION DANGER
NOT , under any circumstances, use starting fluid (ether) engine whether not equipped with inlet manifold air heater element. explosion can occur .
Cold W eather Starting T ips
• Save the not overtax the batteries cranking the starter for more than seconds without Allow about two minutes between attempts starting the vehicle; this allows the starter cool and the batteries -
Note: Always make sure that the battery fully char ged cold weather
• Use the correct grade oil for the prevailing winter
• Drain the fuel tanks and filters regularly prevent water accumulation the fuel system. This accumulation can freeze fuel tanks, fuel lines and filters.
W Arning
NOT under any cir cumstances add gasoline, alcohol, used oil additives with metallic particles the fuel.
• the fuel gels and starts clogging filters and small passages, mix a small percentage No. fuel (kerosene) with No. (diesel) fuel.
Note: Adding kerosene NOT recommended for general use because both performance and fuel economy will
• Refer the Maintenance and Lubrication Manual (TS494) for additional cold weather operating