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(2) Start in cold weather
Push the throttle lever to the low idle position.
Start the engine after the cold start aid indicator
is turned off according to the right table.
After staring engine, carry out warming up for
about 5~10 minutes at low idle rpm. Especially
for power shuttle model, be sure to warm up
the engine until blink of the neutral indicator
has disappeared on the instrument panel.
Use the engine oil for winter in cold weather.
Refer to “Lubricants and Capacity” at the end of
this manual.
Use the diesel for winter when it is very cold
weather. It is much easier to start engine.
Coolant Temp. Preheat time(s)
60℃(140℉)0
40℃(104℉)0
30℃(86℉)0
20℃(68℉)8
10℃(50℉)15
0℃(32℉)18
-10℃(14℉)25
-20℃(-4℉)30
-30℃(-13℉)40
Caution
▶ Safety Interlock !
When the ambient temperature is lower than 20℃, the engine speed will not be
increased over 1400 rpm for about maximum 1 minute. But, it is normal operation to
prevent an engine failure in cold weather.
Caution
▶ To start the engine, be sure to depress the clutch pedal fully, place the shuttle lever
in neutral position, and put PTO switch in “OFF” position. If not, the engine can not
start even if turning the key switch to “START” position.
▶DO NOT operate the starter motor more than 10 seconds. If engine does not start,
wait for 1~2 minutes before restarting.
▶When the engine is running, DO NOT turn the key switch to “START” position. It
may cause a failure of the starter motor.
▶In cold weather, be sure to warm-up the engine sufficiently. If using the tractor
suddenly in cold weather, the engine life shall be reduced.
Especially for power shuttle model, sudden start without warming-up the
engine can cause damage to the power shuttle clutch and reduce it’s
reliability. Be sure to warm up the engine until blink of the neutral indicator
disappears on the instrument panel.
Warning
▶Only start engine outdoors or in a well ventilated place, as the engine exhaust
fumes may cause sickness or death. .
▶To avoid an explosion, never use starting fluid to start the engine.
▶Start the engine only from the driver’s seat with placing all the transmission gear
levers in neutral position.
▶DO NOT start the engine by shorting across the terminals of the starter motor. If
the engine starts, the tractor can be moved suddenly.