ENCLOSURE GP-ENGINE 2482190 - Caterpillar

Inject starting aid (ether), only while cranking the engine.Use sparingly, excessive ether without cranking can cause piston and ring damage.Wait approximately two seconds before injecting again.Use ether for cold starting purposes only.After every 30 seconds of engine cranking, allow two minutes for starting motor to cool before cranking again.
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Insert the disconnect switch key into the battery disconnect switch. Turn the battery disconnect switch to the ON position.
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Make sure that the reset button for the circuit breaker remains depressed.
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Move the hydraulic lockout control to the LOCKED position.This machine is equipped with an engine neutral start system. The system only allows the engine to start when the hydraulic lockout control is in the LOCKED position.
Move the implement control levers to the HOLD position.
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Turn engine start switch (1) to the ON position.
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All of the indicators on the monitor panel should be activated for approximately 1.5 seconds and the action alarm should sound for one second. If any of the indicators are not activated or if the action alarm does not sound, check the electrical system. Make any necessary repairs before you start the engine.If the starter switch is held in the ON position for 2 seconds or more, the prestart monitoring function will be activated. The indicators for engine oil level (3), coolant level (4), or hydraulic oil level (5) will come on if the corresponding fluid level is too low.If the fluid level is too low, add the corresponding fluid to the specified level. Add the fluid before you start the engine.
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Indicator (6) should not come on. If the indicator comes on, this shows that the temperature of the engine coolant is too low, and the engine cannot start smoothly.Note: If the temperature of the engine coolant is low, the indicator will come on. Activate the air inlet heater in order to start the engine easily. To activate the air inlet heater, the starter switch must be in the ON position. Start the engine after the indicator goes off.
Turn engine speed dial (2) to position "1".
Turn engine start switch (1) to the START position.
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Push the right side of the ether starting aid switch and release the switch.
Operate the ether starting aid switch at intervals of two seconds while you crank the engine. Continue this procedure until the engine starts and the engine is running smoothly.
Release the engine start switch key when the engine starts.
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The ether starting aid cylinder or the container is in the radiator compartment. For more information, see Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Ether Starting Aid Cylinder - Replace".If you are starting the engine in temperatures below -18°C (0°F), the use of optional cold weather starting aids is recommended. A coolant heater, a fuel heater, a jacket water heater, or extra battery capacity may be required.If you are starting the engine in temperatures below -23°C (-10°F), consult your Caterpillar dealer. Also see Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cold Weather Recommendations", which is available from your Caterpillar dealer.