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Owner’s Manual for Mobile Generator 25
Cold Weather Starting Aids (If
Equipped)
Component Locations
See Figure 2-24 . This unit may be equipped with one or
more starting aids for cold weather
operation.
Figure 2-24. Parts Removed for Clarity
(A) Oil Pan Heater
1,000 W, 120 VAC. Requires optional shore power inlet
(see receptacle panel).
(B) Block Heater
2,250 W, 120 VAC. Requires optional shore power inlet
(see receptacle panel).
(C) Fuel Filter Heaters (×3)
50 W, 24 VDC.
(D) Crankcase Ventilation Heater
54 W, 24 VDC.
(E) 30 A Battery Charger
Requires optional shore power inlet (see receptacle
panel). See
Operation
for more information.
(F) 1,100 CCA Batteries
More cranking power for extreme cold.
(Not Shown) 60/40 Coolant
60% ethylene glycol mixture lowers freezing point of
coolant.
Recommendations
IMPORTANT NOTE: The use of correct grade oil is
critical to achieving adequate cold weather cranking
speed. Synthetic oils have improved flow at low tem -
peratures. see
Engine Oil Recommendations
.
Starting aids may be required under the following
conditions:
•
Cold weather.
•
When starting equipment with high parasitic loads
during cranking and start acceleration to idle.
•
When using unit above 5,000 ft (1,500 m) altitude.
See Figure 2-25 . Recommended cold-weather packages
vary in accordance with expected temperatures.
Figure 2-25. Recommended Packages
(A) From 32 to 0 °F (0 to -18 °C)
Standard Package is recommended.
(B) From 32 to -40 °F (0 to -40 °C)
Extreme Package is recommended.
Left Side
D
E
F
A
C
Right Side
B
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(000583)
DANGER
Explosion. Do not use ether when starting an
engine equipped with glow plugs or an air intake
heater. Doing so could cause an explosion, which
will result in death or serious injury.
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