LS tractor MT342, Operator'S Manual

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Coolant Temp. Preheat time(s)
60
℃
(140
℉
) 0
40
℃
(104
℉
) 0
30
℃
(86
℉
) 0
20
℃
(68
℉
) 8
10
℃
(50
℉
) 15
0
℃
(32
℉
) 18
-10
℃
(14
℉
) 25
-20
℃
(-4
℉
) 30
-30
℃
(-13
℉
) 40
Caution
▶
Safety Interlock !
When ambient temperature is lower than 20
℃
, the engine speed will not be
increased over 1400 rpm for about maximum 1 minute. But, it is normal operation
to prevent an engine failure in cold weather.
(2) Start in cold weather
 Pull the throttle lever to the low idle position.
 Start the engine after the cold start aid indicator
is turned off according to the right table.
 After staring engine, carry out warm-up for 5~10
minutes at low idle position.
 Use the engine oil for winter in cold weather.
Refer to “Lubricants and Capacity” at the end of
this manual.
 Use the diesel for winter when it is very cold
weather. It is much easier to start the engine.
Warning ▶
Only start engine outdoors or in a well ventilated place, as the engine exhaust
fumes may cause sickness or death. .
▶
To avoid an explosion, never use starting fluid to start the engine.
▶
Start the engine only from the driver’s seat with placing all the transmission gear
levers in neutral position.
▶
DO NOT start the engine by shorting across the terminals of the starter motor. If
the engine starts, the tractor can be moved suddenly.
Caution
▶
To start the engine,
- be sure to depress the clutch pedal fully, place the shuttle lever in neutral position,
and put PTO switch in “OFF” position. (Mechanical models)
- be sure to release the HST pedal in neutral position, put PTO switch to “OFF”
position.
Additionally, for Servo-HST models, you must place the range gear
shift lever in neutral position.
(HST models)
If not, the engine can not start even if turning the key switch to “START” position.
▶
DO NOT operate the starter motor more than 10 seconds. If the engine does not
start, wait for 1~2 minutes before restarting.
▶ When the engine is running, DO NOT turn the key switch to “START” position. It
may cause a failure of the starter motor.
▶ In cold weather, be sure to warm-up the engine sufficiently. If using the tractor
suddenly in cold weather, the engine life can be reduced.