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OPERATION
Restarting Warm Engine
When restarting an engine that is still warm from previous
use, the same procedure is used as with "normal Starting"
except step No.6 may be omitted. Use of glow plugs is not
necessary when starting a warm engine.
Cold Weather Starting
Procedure for starting an engine in colder ambient tem-
peratures 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, main switch may need to
be selected to "glow" for 10-20 seconds to adequate-
ly warm engine combustion chambers.
2.
At temperatures below 39flF(4flC) 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 reservoir in addition to trans-
mission and center housing lubrication, will require
additional warm-up time due to colder (thicker) oil.
Refer to "Warm-Up Period" at right.
4.
Test all controls (steering, braking, etc) prior to oper-
ating the tractor.
NOTE: Installation of accessory engine block heater is re-
commended in cold weather conditions. Consult
your ISEKI Dealer.
IMPORTANT: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD
ETHER OR OTHER STARTING FLUID BE
USED TO START ENGINES EQUIPPED
WITH GLOW PLUGS.SEVERE ENGINE
DAMAGE WILL RESULT SHOULD ST-
ARTING FLUID CONTACT A HOT GLOW
PLUG.
If, for some reason, a booster battery is required to start
Tractor, ensure booster battery is connected in parallel.
When using booster battery and booster cables always
connect positive (+) terminals together first. Then install
booster cable on booster battery negative (-) terminal and
ground final booster cable end on Tractor away from
Tractor battery.
Warm-Up Period
After starting a cold engine, let engine idle at slow speed
to make sure all engine components are lubricated. In
colder ambient temperatures, extended warm-up will be
required to also warm hydraulic fluid and lubricate drive
line components. Suggested warm-up period:
IMPORTANT: Improper warm-up can result in:
K
Severe engine damage
K
Hydraulic pump seizure
K
Drive line bearing /gear damage
K
Sluggish steering /braking
CAUTION: Make sure parking brake is secure-
ly applied and all controls are in neutral while
warming unit. Do not leave unit unattended.
Ambient Temp.
F
˚
32
˚
& up
32
˚
to 24
˚
24
˚
to -2
˚
-2
˚
& less
C
˚
0
˚
& up
0
˚
to -10
˚
-10
˚
to -20
˚
-20
˚
& less
Warm-Up Time
5 to 10 min.
10 to 20min.
20 to 30 min.
30 or more
