OPERATING THE ENGINE 12 B Cold Weather Starting When the ambient temperature is below 0 (32 ), the engine is very cold. If the engine fails to start after 10 seconds, turn off the key for 30 seconds. Then repeat steps 3 and 4. To protect the battery and the starter, make sure that the starter is not continuously turned for more than 10 seconds. STOPPING THE ENGINE 1. After slowing the engine to idle, turn the key to "OFF". 2. Remove the key. WARMING UP To avoid personal injury: A Be sure to set the parking brake during warm- up. A Be sure to set the range shift lever to the "NEUTRAL" position. For 5 minutes after engine start-up, allow the engine to warm up without applying any load.
This is to allow oil to reach every engine part. If load should be applied to the engine without this warm-up period, trouble such as seizure, breakage or premature wear may develop. B Warm-Up Transmission Oil in the Low Temperature Range Hydraulic oil serves as transmission fluid. In cold weather, the oil may be cold with increased viscosity. This can cause delayed oil circulation or abnormally low hydraulic pressure for some time after engine start-up. This in turn can result in trouble in the hydraulic system. To prevent the above, observe the following instructions: Warm up the engine at about 50% of rated rpm according to the table below:
A Do not operate the vehicle under full load condition until it is sufficiently warmed up. Ambient temperature Warm-up time requirement Above 0 (32 ) Approx. 5 minutes -10 to 0 (14 to 32 ) 5 to 10 minutes -20 to -10 (-4 to 14 ) 10 to 15 minutes Below -20 (-4 ) More than 15 minutes