Block Heater (Engine) - New Holland LS140 Workshop Manual

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BLOCK HEATER (ENGINE)

The engine block heater, 1, may be required in colder
climate areas to assist in starting of the diesel engine.
The block heater is a 115-volt, 400-watt immersion type.
WARNING
The block heater must be installed and operated
per the instructions provided with the kit or dam-
age to the engine, heater element, and/or person-
al injury could occur.
Position the heater into the engine block so that the
element is pointing to the 7 o'clock position for proper
heater operation.
WARNING
Before connecting the heater to the power
source, be sure that the element is immersed in
coolant. Never energize the heater in air. If so en-
ergized, the element sheath could burst and
cause personal injury.
Do not operate the heater until the engine cooling
system is filled with a 50/50 mixture of a permanent-
type antifreeze and water.
Operate the engine and check for any coolant leaks
and purge the air from the cooling system; repair ac-
cordingly.
IMPORTANT: Failure to fill the cooling system and
purging the air will cause premature failure of the
block heater.
CAUTION
This is a 115-volt heater. Use caution when instal-
ling and using the heater. Properly grounded elec-
trical outlets and properly sized extension cords
are essential for the use of the heater.
To insure continued protection against shock
hazard, connect to properly grounded electrical
outlets only.
First connect a grounded extension cord of the prop-
er rating for the length used to the heater plug. Then
connect the extension cord to the grounded electrical
outlet.
CAUTION
Disconnect the extension cord from the grounded
electrical outlet first and then from the heater be-
fore starting the loader. Inspect the heater wires
periodically for broken or frayed wires and/or wire
coverings. If wires and/or coverings are broken or
frayed, do not use the heater.
SECTION 88 - ACCESSORIES
88-11
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