SPACER 7T6079 - Caterpillar

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DO NOT USE ETHER (starting fluids) unless specifically instructed to do so. This diesel engine is equipped with an electric air heater system to aid in cold weather starting and to reduce white smoke. DO NOT spray ether into the air intake as it will come in contact with heater element and could result in an explosion or fire. Use ether ONLY if the vehicle is equipped with the optional automatic ether starting aid group or immediate engine damage and personal injury may occur.
Engine Starting Procedure
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Turn the battery disconnect switch to the ON position. The switch is located on the right side of the machine in the engine compartment.
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Move the transmission direction control lever to the PARK position.
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Move the control levers to the HOLD position.
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Turn the engine start switch key to the ON position. The action light and the alert indicators on the Caterpillar Monitoring System should come on.
Place the switch for the parking brake in the PARK position.
If the machine is equipped with a machine security system, check that the indicator for the machine security system is green. If the indicator is red the engine will not start.
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Observe the indicator light for the air inlet heater. When the indicator light is on, the air inlet heater is in the ON position or the preheat cycle. Do not attempt to start the engine and/or do not attempt to crank the engine until the light turns off. The indicator light shows that the air inlet heater is in operation. Air is being preheated in order to be used initially for combustion.
Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds. If the engine does not start, allow the starter to cool for two minutes before cranking again. The engine start switch must be turned to the OFF position before trying to restart.
Within 5 seconds after the indicator light turns off, turn the key switch to the START position. Crank the engine. The engine should start within 3 and 5 seconds.
If the engine start key switch is turned to the OFF position before the engine is started, or if the engine does not start, allow the air inlet heater to cool for two minutes before the next attempt to start the engine.Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds. Allow the starter to cool for two minutes before cranking the engine again. Turbocharger damage can result if the engine speed is not kept low until the engine oil indicator light or the engine oil gauge verifies that there is sufficient oil pressure.
After starting the engine, move the governor control switch to the LOW IDLE position. Note: Once the engine starts, the indicator light for the air inlet heater may turn on again. The indicator light may stay on as long as 120 seconds. The temperature of the engine coolant and intake air determines the length of time. In addition, the air inlet heater is provided with a