Starting and Shutting Off
the Engine
Starting the Engine in Normal
Weather
Important:
Use starting cycles of no more than
30 seconds per minute to avoid overheating the
starter motor.
Note:
Additional starting cycles may be required
when starting the engine for the first time after the fuel
system has been completely without fuel.
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Starting the Engine in Cold
Weather (Below 23°F or -5°C)
Use the correct engine oil for the starting temperature;
refer to
Engine-Oil Specifications (page
Important:
Use starting cycles of no more than
30 seconds per minute to avoid overheating the
starter motor.
Note:
Do not use fuel left over from the summer. Use
only fresh winter-grade diesel fuel.
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