This procedure may be used when the temperature is below -26 °C (-15 °F). A machine that is equipped with an ether starting aid can start in temperatures as low as -32 °C (-26 °F).
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The engine start switch must be in the ON position and the engine must be running in order to maintain electrical functions and hydraulic functions. This procedure must be followed in order to prevent serious machine damage. |
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- Turn the battery disconnect switch to the ON position.
- Make sure that the reset button for the circuit breaker remains depressed. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Circuit Breakers - Reset".
- Move the hydraulic lockout control to the LOCKED position.
This machine is equipped with an engine neutral start system. The system only allows the engine to start when the hydraulic lockout control is in the LOCKED position.
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- Move the joysticks to the HOLD position.
- Turn engine start switch (1) to the ON position.
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(1) Engine start switch (2) Engine speed dial | |
- The monitoring system starts.
Note: For more information on the monitoring system, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Monitoring System".
- If the engine start switch is held in the ON position for two seconds or more, the prestart check of the monitoring system will be activated. If any fluid levels are low, the low fluid level will be shown on message display (3). Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Monitoring System" for more information on the prestart monitoring function.
If the fluid level is too low, add the corresponding fluid to the specified level. Add the fluid before you start the engine.
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- Make sure that "INTAKE AIR HEATER ON" is not shown on the message display. If this message is shown on the message display, the temperature of the engine coolant is too low, and the engine cannot start correctly.
Note: When the temperature of the engine coolant is low, the intake air heater is activated. The message "INTAKE AIR HEATER ON" will be displayed on the message display. Start the engine after the message disappears.
- Turn engine speed dial (2) to medium speed position "5" or medium speed position "6".
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(1) Engine start switch (2) Engine speed dial | |
- Turn engine start switch (1) to the START position.
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Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds. If the engine does not start, allow the starter to cool for two minutes before cranking again. The engine start switch must be turned to the OFF position before trying to restart. |
- Push down on the top of the ether starting aid switch. Release the ether starting aid switch.
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Inject starting aid (ether), only while cranking the engine. Excessive ether can cause piston and ring damage. Use starting aid (ether) for cold starting purposes only. |
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- Operate the ether starting aid switch at intervals of two seconds while you crank the engine. Continue this procedure until the engine starts and the engine is running well.
- Release the engine start switch key when the engine starts.
To start the engine in temperatures below -26°C (-15°F), the use of optional cold weather starting aids is required. The following items are required:
- Two batteries are added.
- The capacity of the starter motor is increased.