Cold Weather Operation
Cold weather operation can result in fuel gelling if the incorrect fuel type is used. Use the following fuel blending guideline to prevent this from occurring.
| Fuel Blending Guideline | ||
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| Temperature | No. 2 | No. 1 |
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-9° C (+15° F) |
100% | 0% |
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Down to -29° C (-20° F) |
50% | 50% |
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Below -29° C (-20° F) |
0% | 100% |
| Cold Starting Guidelines | ||||
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Temperature (C) |
-7° to -9° |
-9° to -15° |
-15° to -29° |
-29° to -32° |
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Temperature (F) |
+20° to +15° |
+15° to +5° |
+5° to -20° |
-20° to -25° |
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Fuel |
#2 Diesel |
50/50 mix #1/#2 diesel |
#1 Diesel |
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5W-40 Synthetic Diesel Engine Oil |
Optional |
Advised |
Required |
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Battery condition/ connections |
Charged battery (12.8 VDC) |
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Proper glow plug usage (wait for the light) |
Wait for light at all temps |
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Oil pan heater |
Not needed |
Optional (helps to reduce cranking) |
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Do not allow the starter motor to run continuously for more than 20 seconds.
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Be sure to warm up the engine, not only in winter, but also in warmer seasons. An insufficiently warmed-up engine can short its service life.
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If the temperature is going to drop below -15° C (5° F), detach the battery from the machine and keep it indoors in a safe area. Reinstall it just before the next operation.