16 Series, Model - 2816 4WD
IMPORT
ANT
:
During cold ambient temperatures, never run the engine
at low idle speed for long periods of time.
During cold ambient temperatures, the engine will not heat to or keep the
rated operating
temperature
at slow engine speeds. Slow engine speeds
in cold temperatures can cause damage to the engine. Use the following
procedures to warm the engine and transmission fluids, and to keep the
correct o
perating temperatures.
1
. W
ARMI
NG THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION.
A
.
T
o
heat
the transmission fluid to operating temperature, run the
engine at
1500 RPM for approximately five minutes.
IMPORT
ANT
:
Operating the tractor with cold transmission fluid can
caus
e rough tractor operation with possible injury to the operator
.
2.
KEEP
ENGINE A
T
CORRECT
OPERA
TING TEMPERA
TURE.
A
.
Never run
the engine below 1500 RPM.
B.
Put a cover in front of the grille to control the amount of air going
through the radiator
.
3
. ST
OPPING THE ENGINE.
A.
Run the engine at slow speed for a short period of time. This will
permit the engine temperature to decrease gradually before stop-
ping the engine.
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OPERA
TING INSTRUCTIONS
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