26 Arctic Weather Package (If Equipped) - Skyjack SJ85 AJ Operating Manual

Section 5 – Operation
5.1-26 Arctic weather package (if
equipped)
WARNING
Do not use heaters if temperature is above
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freezing.
Use the correct fluids, and the proper diesel
▪
fuel (refer to Cold Weather Operation Chart).
At temperatures below -7°C (20°F), run engine
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at idle for at least 5 minutes before operating
MEWP .
1. Ensure the MEWP is on level ground, boom
is in stowed position and hydraulic oil level is
between the minimum and maximum marks on
the sight gauge.
2. Locate heater plug (item
engine compartment.
3. Plug heater into a 110V / 15 Amp protected
circuit for a minimum of 4 hours.
4. Start engine from base control console (refer to
Section 5.1-1).
WARNING
DO NOT over crank the starter. If engine fails to
start after multiple attempts, contact a Service
Technician.
(DUAL FUEL) (DIESEL)
NO OPERATION BELOW THIS
TEMPERATURE
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ENGINE OIL
SPECIFICATION
40° F (4° C)
30° F (- 1° C)
20° F (- 7° C)
10° F (-12° C)
0° F (- 18° C)
- 10° F (- 23° C)
- 20° F (- 29° C)
- 30° F (- 34° C)
- 40° F (- 40° C)
Figure 25 Cold weather operation chart
IMPORTANT
Ensure the heater is unplugged before operating
the MEWP .
NOTE
If the MEWP is to be parked for an extended
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period of time, remove the battery and store it
in a warm place.
Refer to the cold weather operation chart
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(Figure 24) to assist in operating the MEWP in
cold weather conditions.
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Figure 24 Heater plug
HYDRAULIC OIL
SPECIFICATION
40° F (4° C)
30° F (- 1° C)
20° F (- 7° C)
USE COLD START KIT WITH TANK
HEATER AND BATTERY WARMER
10° F (- 12° C)
BELOW THIS TEMPERATURE
0° F (- 18° C)
- 10° F (- 23° C)
- 20° F (- 29° C)
- 30° F (- 34° C)
- 40° F (- 40° C)
NO OPERATION BELOW THIS
Start Operation
TEMPERATURE
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