Starting Under Cold Conditions - Valtra T144 Operator's Manual

3. Operation
9. Use the driving pedal to control the engine speed.
IMPORTANT: Never race a cold engine.
After starting a cold engine, the glow indicator light
afterglow reduces white smoke and keeps the cold engine running smoothly.
3.3.2

Starting under cold conditions

To ensure a successful start under cold conditions, use the engine heater or fuel-
operated heater and follow the instructions given.
IMPORTANT: It is recommended to use the engine heater or fuel-operated
heater when the temperature is below 0°C.
IMPORTANT: If you are driving the tractor for a short distance only, make sure
that the battery is charged enough to ensure starting.
NOTE: Use of the engine heater or fuel-operated heater reduces the wear on the
engine.
• When cold-starting the engine, turn off all unnecessary equipment that uses
electrical power.
• Keep the battery in a warm place when it is not in use.
Starting the tractor under very cold conditions is easier if the battery is kept in
a warm place when it is not in use.
• Use the engine heater to ensure a successful start under cold conditions.
With the engine heater, warming up the engine for 2–3 hours before starting
is sufficient.
With the fuel-operated heater, warming up the engine for 1 hour before
starting is sufficient.
NOTE: Using the fuel-operated heater in cold conditions for more than 3
hours may empty the battery.
When the engine heater or fuel-operated heater is activated, you can hear a
hissing sound.
• If you start the engine under very cold conditions, keep the ignition key in the
IMPORTANT: Do not keep the ignition key in the
than 60 seconds at a time.
When the engine starts, the idling RPM is increased momentarily until the
RPM decreases to normal.
(start) position until the engine has started.
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can light up again. The
(start) position for more