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Do not crank the engine continuously for more than 30 seconds. Allow the starting motor to cool for two minutes before cranking the engine again.
Allow the engine to warm up at HALF THROTTLE for five minutes.Starting the Engine with the Starting Aid
Do not use aerosol types of starting aids such as ether. Such use could result in an explosion and personal injury.
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Starting Aid - Press the switch in order to activate the starting aid.
Engage the parking brake.
Lower any raised work tools to the ground. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Equipment Lowering with Engine Stopped". Move the hydraulic controls to the HOLD position.
Move the direction control switch to the NEUTRAL position.
For the 902 machine, push the accelerator pedal to HALF THROTTLE. For the 906 and 908 machines, push the accelerator pedal to HIGH IDLE.
For the 902 machines, depress the starting aid switch for 10 seconds. For the 906 and 908 machines, depress the starting aid switch for a maximum of 15 seconds.
Continue to depress the starting aid switch and turn the engine start switch key to the START position in order to start the engine.
If the engine does not start within 15 seconds, release the engine start switch key and release the starting aid switch. Wait for 30 seconds and continue with Step 4.
Do not crank the engine continuously for more than 30 seconds. Allow the starting motor to cool for two minutes before cranking the engine again.
When the engine starts, release the engine start switch key. Continue to depress the starting aid switch until the engine runs smoothly. Do not depress the starting aid switch for more than 30 seconds after the engine starts.
After the engine begins to run smoothly, allow the engine to warm up at half throttle for 5 minutes.For starting below -18 °C (0 °F), the use of additional cold weather starting aids is recommended. Any of the following may be required.
a coolant heater
a fuel heater
an oil heater
an extra capacity batteryAt temperatures below -23 °C (-10 °F), consult your Caterpillar dealer. Also, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU5898, "Cold Weather Recommendation". This publication is available from your Caterpillar dealer.