ADAPTER 1670131 - Caterpillar

Above -18°C (0°F)
1. Turn the disconnect switch to ON, if not already on. 2. Fasten the seat belt. 3. Move transmission selector lever (1) to NEUTRAL. Apply parking brake (2). 4. Observe the body down indicator. The body should be down and the hoist control in FLOAT position. 5. Depress the accelerator slightly.
After every 30 seconds of engine cranking, allow two minutes for the starting motor to cool before cranking again.Never turn the disconnect switch off while the engine is running. Serious damage to the electrical system may result.
Inject ether ONLY while cranking the engine. Use the ether sparingly. Excessive ether can cause piston and ring damage.
6. Position the ether starting aid switch in the AUTOMATIC position. Turn the engine start switch key to START.7. Release the engine start switch key when the engine starts. 8. If the engine does not continue to run smoothly, move the ether starting aid switch to the MANUAL position, hold for two seconds, and return to the OFF position. Repeat this procedure until the engine is running smoothly.9. Once the engine is running smoothly, move the switch to the AUTOMATIC position.
After every 30 seconds of engine cranking, allow two minutes for the starting motor to cool before cranking again. At engine coolant temperature of 21°C (70°F) and above, the ether aid system is automatically disarmed and will not disperse ether into the engine.
For starting below -18°C (0°F), use of additional cold weather starting aids is recommended. A coolant heater, fuel heater or extra battery capacity may be required.At temperatures below -23°C (-10°F), consult your Caterpillar dealer, or refer to the "Cold Weather Recommendations Operation and Maintenance Guide," Form SEBU5898, available from your Caterpillar dealer.Starting with an External Air Supply
Do not exceed 1035 kPa (150 psi).
Before charging the air start tank from an external air supply, drain the water from the external air supply system. 1. Remove the coupling cover. Connect the auxiliary air supply hose to fitting.2. After the engine starts, remove the supply hose and install the cover.Charging Batteries
Air start is standard for this machine. The batteries are used for lights, starter relay, etc.
Batteries in series may be located in separate compartments. When using jumper cables always connect positive (+) cable to positive (+) and negative (-) cable to negative (-) terminal.