STARTING THE ENGINE (CONT’D) Key Switch (Standard Panel) Cold Temperature Starting Procedure Figure OI-57 If the temperature is below freezing, perform the following to make starting the engine easier: Stop On Replace the engine oil with the correct type and viscosity for the anticipated starting temperature. Make sure the battery is fully charged. Install an engine heater. NOTE: If the battery is discharged (but not frozen) a booster battery can be used to jump start the Excavator (See Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting) on Page 75). Start 6808261 Figure OI-56 Turn the key to the ON position [Figure OI-57] .
Figure OI-58 1 P16615 1 Push the speed control lever (Item 1) [Figure OI-56] fully forwards. P16616 The preheat icon (Item 1) [Figure OI-58] will come ON. The glow plugs will automatically cycle. When the icon goes off, turn the key to start. Release the key when the engine starts, it will return to the ON position. Stop the engine if the warning lights and alarm do not go off. Check for the cause before starting the engine again. When the engine speed increases, move the speed control lever to idle position until the engine warms up. 325/328 Excavator Operation and Maintenance Manual 24