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OPERATION
Fuel Recommendations
Refueling
The fuel tank filler cap is located on the right side of the vehicle
near the passenger seat. Remove the cap and add the recommended
fuel to the bottom of the filler neck. Do not overfill.
Cold Weather Operation
Cold weather operation can result in fuel gelling if the incorrect fuel type is used. Use the
following fuel blending guideline to prevent this from occurring.
Block Heater Use
If this vehicle will be operated when temperatures are in the +5° to -25° F. (-15° to -32° C)
range, a block heater must be installed. Please see your dealer to purchase a block heater kit.
NOTE:
Block heater is not recommended when the vehicle is operated above
25° F temperature.
Fuel Blending Guideline
Temperature
No. 2
No. 1
+15° F (-9° C)
100%
0%
Down to -20° F (-29° C)
50%
50%
Below -20° F (-29° C)
0%
100%
Cold Starting Guidelines
Temperature
+20°
F to +15°
F
(-7° C to -9° C)
+15° F to +5°
F
(-9° C to -15° C)
+5°
F to -20°
F
(-15° C to -29° C)
-20° F to -25° F
(-29° C to -32° C)
Fuel
#2 Diesel
50/50 mix #1/#2 diesel
#1 Diesel
5W-40 Synthetic
Diesel Engine Oil
Optional
Recommended
Required
Block heater
Optional
Recommended
Required
Throttle (apply throttle
75%-100% during
cranking)
Optional
Required
Battery condition/
connections
Charged battery (12.8 VDC)
Proper glow plug
usage (wait for the
light)
Wait for light at all temps
Oil pan heater
Not needed
Optional (helps to reduce cranking)