PUMP GP-PRELUBRICATION 2762910 - Caterpillar

Diesel engine exhaust contains products of combustion which may cause personal injury.Always start and operate the engine in a well ventilated area, and, if in an enclosed area, vent the exhaust to the outside.
Adjust the operator seat. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Seat" for more information.
Adjust the steering column. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Operator Controls" for more information.
Fasten the seat belt.
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Move the transmission control (1) to the NEUTRAL position (N). The engine will not start unless the transmission control is in the NEUTRAL position.
Move the parking brake control (2) to the ENGAGED position.
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Turn the engine start switch key (3) to the RUN position in order to initialize the machine. The machine will run a self test that must be completed before you start the engine.
Before you crank the engine, depress the accelerator control (pedal) slightly.
Turn the engine start switch key to the START position in order to start the engine. Release the engine start switch key when the engine starts. Allow the engine to operate at low idle.Note: Before you attempt to start the engine again, move the engine start switch key to the OFF position for 10 seconds. This will allow the diagnostic system to reset. Refer to Systems Operation, Testing and Adjusting, RENR6704, " TH220B, TH330B, TH340B, TH350B, TH355B, TH360B, TH460B, TH560B and TH580B Telehanders Machine Monitor System", "Self Test" for more detailed information about the self test.
Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds. Allow the starting motor to cool for two minutes before cranking again.Turbocharger (if equipped) damage can result, if the engine rpm is not kept low until the engine oil light/gauge verifies the oil pressure is sufficient.
Starting Below 0 °C (32°F)
If equipped with an air inlet heater (AIH) for cold weather starting, do not use aerosal types of starting aids such as ether. Such use could result in an explosion and personal injury.
Follow Step 1 to Step 7 of the Engine Starting procedure.
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If the temperature is below the preset limit, indicator (4) will illuminate on the instrument panel.
When indicator (4) goes out, turn the engine start switch key to the START position in order to start the engine.
Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes. The actual time depends on the outside temperature. Use the latter part of this time to help warm up the hydraulic oil by operating the joystick control in order to raise the boom and lower the boom.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 batteryBefore you operate the machine in temperatures below -23°C (-10°F), consult your Caterpillar dealer or see Special Publication, SEBU5898, "Cold Weather Recommendations".