8 USING THE MACHINE IN COLD WEATHER
8.1 Preparation for use in cold weather
• In cold weather, you may have difficulty starting the engine because the coolant and fuel
can be frozen.
• Consequently, take the following measures :
1.
Use oil and fuel suitable for the outside temperature.
3 Recommended greases and fluids, page 136
2. Keep the battery charged. In cold weather, remove the battery after using the machine
and store it in a heated room to facilitate restarting the machine.
3. Turn the tap on the thermostat unit near the engine to open the heating circuit. Refer to
chapter
6 Operation of the air conditioning, page 42
8 Heating valve, page 47
8.2 Starting in cold weather
WARNING
Consult these pages and respect these safety instructions before starting up the
machine.
2.1 Precautions before starting the engine, page 64
95
1. Set the engine speed switch setting between idle and
full throttle positions.
2. Turn the key to the ON position.
a. Keep the key in the ON position to warm up the
engine until the "warm-up" icon no longer appears
on the screen.
b. When the glow plug icon no longer appears on
the screen, turn the key to the START position to
start the engine.
c. Release the key after the engine starts and it will
return itself to ON position.
3. When the engine speed increases, move the throttle switch to the idle position.
IMPORTANT
Do not leave the key in START position for over 10 seconds.
If the engine does not start, position the key at OFF. Wait 30 seconds then restart
the engine.
Moving or operating the machine without warming it up first may affect its
performance.
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