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4-7. Engine Prestart Checks
Diesel
.
Check all engine fluids daily.
Engine must be cold and on a level surface.
Unit is shipped with 20W break-in oil.
Automatic shutdown system stops engine if
oil pressure is too low or coolant tempera-
ture is too high.
Follow run-in procedure in engine manual.
If unburned fuel and oil collect in exhaust
pipe during run-in, see Section 10.
Fuel
Y Do not use gasoline. Gasoline will
damage engine.
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Add fresh diesel fuel before starting to pre-
vent air from entering the fuel system (see
engine maintenance label for fuel specifica-
tions).
Do not run out of fuel or air may enter fuel
system and cause starting problems. See
engine manual to bleed air from fuel system.
Oil
After fueling, check oil with unit on level sur-
face. If oil is not up to full mark on dipstick,
add oil (see maintenance label).
.
To improve cold weather starting:
Use optional Starting Aid switch (see
Full
Section 5-1).
Keep battery in good condition. Store
battery in warm area off concrete sur-
face.
Use fuel formulated for cold weather
(diesel fuel can gel in cold weather).
Contact local fuel supplier for fuel in-
formation.
Use correct grade oil for cold weather
(see Section 8-1).
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