Allmand Brothers TLB 535 - Manual (Page 24)

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COLD WEATHER STARTING TIPS
1. Be sure to use the proper oil for the temperature expected.
2. Set speed control at part throttle position.
3. If possible warm the battery for more starting capacity.
4. Use fresh fuel at all times. Do not use gasoline or Diesel fuel left over from summer.
COLD WEATHER WARM-UP
In extremely cold weather conditions, an extended warm-up period will be necessary.
Avoid operation of hydraulic systems until engine is thoroughly warmed up and all ice, snow
and frozen mud has been removed from the machine.
NOTE: When hydraulic oil is cold it moves very slowly. Do not attempt machine operation until
hydraulic oil has warmed and hydraulic systems function at close to normal times. Run engine
at 1/2 speed for 15 to 20 minutes. Cycle all hydraulic systems to distribute warmed oil until all
systems operate freely.
COLD WEATHER STARTING-Gas Engines
1. For a Cold Engine: Place throttle control 1/3 of the way towards the“fast” position.
For a Warm Engine: (Normal operating temperatures) Place throttle control midway
between the “slow” and “fast” positions.
NOTE: Do not place the choke in the “on” position until after the engine has been turned
over with the starter. Possible flooding of the engine may occur if the choke is placed in
the fully “on” position before starting to crank the engine.
2. Start the engine by activating the key switch. Release the switch as soon as the engine
starts.
NOTE: Do not operate starter for more than 10 seconds without allowing 30 seconds to pass
between starting attempts. Possible starter damage could result from excessive heat
caused by cranking too long.
3. Warm up the engine at mid throttle without load. Insufficiently warming an engine can
shorten its service life.
FOR A COLD ENGINE: Gradually return the choke control to the “off” position after the en-
gine starts and warms up.
NOTE: If the engine develops sufficient speed to disengage the starter but does not keep
running (a false start), the engine rotation must be allowed to come to a complete stop
before attempting to restart the engine. If starter is engaged while the flywheel is rotating,
the starter pinion and flywheel ring gear may clash, resulting in damage to the starter or
flywheel ring gear.
NOTE: If the starter does not turn the engine over, stop cranking immediately. Do not make
further attempts to start the engine until the condition is corrected. See your local Engine
Service Dealer for trouble analysis