16 Series, Model - 2816 HST
50
IMPORTANT:
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 operating temperatures.
1. WARMING THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION.
A. To heat the transmission fluid to operating temperature, run the
engine at 1500 RPM for approximately five minutes.
IMPORTANT:
Operating the tractor with cold transmission fluid can
cause rough tractor operation with possible injury to the operator.
2. KEEP ENGINE AT CORRECT OPERATING TEMPERATURE.
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. STOPPING 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.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS _______________________________________________
