Starting The Engine With The Use Of Coolant Heater; Starting The Engine - Zetor Forterra CL 100 Operator's Manual

Starting the engine with the use of coolant heater

With low temperatures of the surroundings, engine starting eases heating coolant. Leadin electrical
installation and its protection against dangerous contact must be done pursuant to valid regulations
1. First plug the plug to the heater.
2. Then connect heater to electrical network of the voltage of 220 V.
With regard for the lower engine wear with low temperature, the use of heater is recommended by
manufacturer. The duration of heating is dependent on the surrounding temperature (1 - 2 hours before the
expected start).
After completing the heating, disconnect the device first from electrical network and only then
disconnect the plug from the heater! Danger of injury due to electricity!
It is necessary to ensure tractor operator's instruction and regular revision of coolant heater
including feeding cable pursuant to valid legislation of the state where the tractor is operated at least
prior to each winter period.

Starting the engine

1. Put the key in ignition - '0' position.
2. Make sure the parking brake is set.
3. Switch off PTO.
4. Depress the clutch pedal.
5. Move the reversation lever located under the steering wheel the the neutral position.
6. Move the gear lever to the neutral position.
7. Turn the key to 'I' position. The glow plug indicator illuminates.
8. Wait till the glow plug indicator goes out (the time depends on the temperature of the liquid coolant).
If the glow plug indicator does not illuminate but flashes, there is an error of the ignition
system (Ignition system error singals chapter). Have the error repaired in a specialized service
station.
9. When the indicator goes out, turn the key immediately (do not wait for longer than 5 s at maximum) to 'II'
position (start).
10. After ingition, release the key immediately, it automatically turns back to 'I' position. Do not extend the
starting process to more than 15 s.
11. Release the clutch pedal.
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