ENGINE AR-COMPL 20R5084 - Caterpillar

Engine Starting Below 0°C (+32°F)
1. Follow steps 1 through 6 for Engine Starting Above 0°C (+32°F)(power shift transmission shown). 2. Turn the start switch key to START.
Inject starting aid (ether), ONLY while cranking the engine to avoid engine damage.Use sparingly, excessive ether can cause piston and ring damage.Use ether for cold starting purposes only.
3. Push the starting aid (ether) knob and release.4. Use additional starting fluid every two seconds until engine starts.5. Release the start switch key when the engine starts.6. Use starting aid every two seconds after the engine starts, until the engine is running smoothly.
After every 30 seconds of engine cranking, allow two minutes for the starting motor to cool before cranking again.
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), contact your Caterpillar dealer, or refer to Cold Weather Recommendations Operation & Maintenance Manual, SEBU5898, available from your Caterpillar dealer.Engine Starting with Jumper Cables
Batteries give off flammable fumes that can explode.Prevent sparks near the batteries. They could cause vapors to explode. Do not allow jump cable ends to contact each other or the machine.Do not smoke when checking battery electrolyte levels.Electrolyte is an acid and can cause personal injury if it contacts skin or eyes.Always wear eye protection when starting a machine with jump cables.Improper jump procedures can cause an explosion resulting in personal injury.Always connect battery positive (+) to battery positive (+) and battery negative (-) to battery negative (-).Jump only with a battery source and with the same voltage as the stalled machine.Turn off all lights and accessories on the stalled machine. Otherwise, they operate when the jump source is connected.
When starting from another machine, make sure the machines do not touch. This could prevent damage to engine bearings and electrical circuits.Turn on (close)