TANK AS-COOLANT 1890982 - Caterpillar

Do not use aerosol types of starting aids such as ether. Such use could result in an explosion and personal injury.
Engage the parking brake.
Lower any raised work tools to the ground and move the hydraulic controls to the HOLD position.
Move the direction control lever to NEUTRAL. Push the top of the transmission neutral lock switch in order to engage the transmission neutral lock. Note: The engine will not start unless the directional control lever is in NEUTRAL.
Turn the engine start switch to the ON position.
Depress the thermal starting aid switch for 20 seconds.
Continue to depress the thermal starting aid switch and turn the engine start switch key to the START position in order to start the engine.
When the engine starts, release the engine start switch key. Continue to depress the thermal starting aid switch until the engine runs smoothly up to high idle speed.
If the engine does not start within 30 seconds, release the engine start switch key. Wait for 2 minutes before attempting to start the engine again.
After the engine has started, release the throttle control. 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 Special Publications, SEBU5898, "Cold Weather Recommendations". This publication is available from your Caterpillar dealer.Cold Weather Starting Capabilities
Do not spray ether into engine when using Thermal-Starting Aid to start engine. Personal injury and machine damage could result. Follow the procedures in this manual.
The starting capabilities of the backhoe loaders at different cold temperatures are listed in the following chart. The temperatures that are listed are the minimum starting temperatures for the given machine criteria. Engine oil viscosity is VERY important to the cold weather starting capability of the engine. The minimum engine starting speed is 650 rpm. The engine starting speed can be achieved if the batteries are capable of delivering a minimum of 485 amperes, and the correct fuel and the correct engine oil are used for the given starting ambient conditions.
Table 1
Coldest Ambient Temperature
°C (°F) Engine Oil Viscosity Fuel Type Battery Starting Aid
0°C (32°F) 10W30 No. 2 Diesel Single Starting Aid is not required.
−18°C (0°F) 10W30 No. 1 Diesel Double Thermal Starting Aid
−29°C (−20°F) 0W30 No. 1 Diesel Double Thermal Starting Aid and Block Heater