PowerTec OMRG25204 - Manual (Page 58)

Engine Operating Guidelines
RG,RG34710,5050 –19–08JAN02–1/1
Cold Weather Operation
TS1356
–UN–18MAR92
Handle Starting Fluid with Care
RG11521
–19–10JAN01
Cold Weather Starting Guidelines
CAUTION: Ether injector starting fluid is highly
flammable. DO NOT use starting fluid on
engines equipped with air intake heaters.
DO NOT use starting fluid near fire, sparks, or
flames. DO NOT incinerate or puncture a
starting fluid container.
Engines may be equipped with intake air heaters, coolant
heaters, or ether injectors as a cold weather starting aid.
Starting aids are required below 32
°
F (0
°
C). They will
enhance starting performance above these temperatures
and may be needed to start applications that have high
parasitic loads during cranking and/or start acceleration to
idle.
Using correct grade of oil (per engine and machine
operator’s manual) is critical to achieving adequate cold
weather cranking speed.
Other cold weather starting aids are required at
temperatures below -22
°
F (-30
°
C) or at altitudes above
1500 m (5000 ft).
1. Follow steps 1—4 as listed under , then proceed as
follows according to the instrument (gauge) panel on
your engine.
2. Switch on the air intake heater for 30 seconds or
activate ether injector by following suppliers
instructions.
3. Follow remaining steps 5—8 as listed under earlier in
this section.
Additional information on cold weather operation is
available from your authorized servicing dealer.
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