16 Series, Model - 2816 4WD
COLD
TEMPERA
TURE
OPERA
TION
T
o
start and operate your tractor during cold ambient temperatures, use
these procedures :
1
.
BA
TTERY
–
Mu
st have a full charge.
2
.
FUEL
—
Must be clean and with no water
. See fuel Specifications in
this manual.
3.
ENGINE OIL – Must have the correct visocity for the ambient tem-
perature range.
4.
T
R
ANSMISSION
HYDRAULIC FLUID
– Use
Hydraulic T
ransmission
fluid.
5
.
COOLING SYSTEM – Must have ethylene glycol solution for protec-
tion.
6.
TIRES – If there is liquid in the tires, the tires must have protection
against
temperatures below 0
o
C (32
o
F). See your Dealer
.
7
.
S
T
OPPING THE ENGINE –
Run the engine at idle speed for a short
period of time to permit the engine temperature to decrease before
stopping.
8
.
CONDENSA
TION IN FUEL
T
ANK –
T
o
prevent condensation in the
fuel tank and water entering the fuel system, fill the fuel tank after
each operating day
.
9
.
FUEL
FIL
TER CUP
– During cold ambient temperatures, make sure
you
remove water from the fuel filter cup each day
.
NOTE :
Do not use ether as a cold temperature starting aid.
IMPORT
ANT
: T
o
start engine during cold ambient
temperatures, put the
engine control level at the low idle position.
After starting the engine, run at 1500 rpm for approximately 5 minutes to warm the
engine
.
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OPERA
TING INSTRUCTIONS
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