OPERATION
37
Warm-Up Period
After starting a cold engine, let the engine idle at slow
speed to make sure all engine components are lubri-
cated. In cold ambient temperatures, extended warm-up
will be required to also warm hydraulic fluid and lubricate
driveline components. Suggested warm-up period:
Ambient Temp.
Warm-Up Time
F
˚
C
˚
32
˚
& up
0
˚
& up
5 to 10 min.
32
˚
to 24
˚
0
˚
to -10
˚
10 to 20 min.
24
˚
to -2
˚
-10
˚
to -20
˚
20 to 30 min.
-2
˚
& less
-20
˚
& less
30 min. or more
IMPORTANT: Improper warm-up can result in:
・
Severe engine damage
・
Hydraulic pump seizure
・
Driveline bearing / gear damage
・
Sluggish steering / braking
CAUTION: Make sure parking brake is se-
curely applied and all controls are in neutral
while warming unit. Do not leave unit unat-
tended.
Operator Observations
Constant attention should be paid to the following points
during operation:
・
Engine oil pressure lamp will come on in case of low
engine oil pressure. Stop engine immediately.
・
Battery charge lamp will come on if the battery is
not being charged properly. Stop the engine and
investigate the cause.
・
Coolant temperature gauge needle will indicate H (hot)
in case of an overheated engine. Stop the engine,
and allow it to cool and investigate the cause of
overheating.
・
Fuel gauge should not be allowed to reach E (empty)
as running out of fuel may result with need to bleed air
from the fuel system.
CAUTION: DO NOT attempted to service the
tractor with the engine running or hot. Allow
it to cool.
NOTE: Refer to “Trouble-Shooting” when defect is indi-
cated, to assist locating problem.
Restarting Warm Engine
When restarting an engine that is still warm from previ-
ous use, the same procedure is used as with “normal
starting” except step No. 7 may be omitted. Use of glow
plugs is not necessary when starting a warm engine.
Cold Weather Starting
Procedure for starting an engine in cold ambient temper-
atures is identical to “Normal Starting” procedure except
for the following:
1. Longer use of glow plugs may be required. Instead
of the normal 5-10 seconds, the main switch may
need to be selected to “glow” for 10-20 seconds to
adequately warm engine combustion chambers.
2. At temperatures below 30°F (4°C) use of No.1 (No.
1-D) diesel fuel is recommended due to possible
“fuel gelling” characteristics of No. 2 (No. 2-D) fuel
at cold ambient temperature.
3. The central hydraulic fluid in addition to
transmission and centre housing lubrication, will
require additional warm-up time due to cold (thicker)
oil.
Refer to “Warm-Up Period” below.
4. Test all controls (steering, braking, etc.) prior to
operating the tractor.
NOTE: Installation of accessory engine block heater is
recommended in cold weather conditions.
Consult your ISEKI dealer.
IMPORTANT: U N D E R N O C I R C U M S TA N C E S
SHOULD EITHER OR OTHER START-
ING FLUID BE USED TO START
ENGINES EQUIPPED WITH GLOW
PLUGS.
SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE WILL
RESULT SHOULD STARTING FLUID
CONTACT HOT GLOW PLUG.
If, for some reason, a booster battery by required to start
the tractor, ensure a booster battery is connected in par-
allel. When using a booster battery and booster cables
always connect po) terminals together first. Then
install booster cable on the booster battery negative(-)
terminal and ground final booster cable end on the trac-
tor away from the tractor battery.
