Engine Operation- 4.5 L Engines Cold Weather Starting When outside temperatures fall below 0 ° C (32 ° F) it may be necessary to consider using cold weather starting aids. Your PowerTech Engines may be fitted with a block heater, glow plugs, air intake heater and increased capacity battery and/or lower viscosity oil may also be used. See your local John Deere engine distributor or servicing dealer for recommendations. 1. Perform all prestarting checks outlined in Lubrication & Maintenance/Daily Section later in this manual. 2. Disengage engine rear driveline (if equipped) or gen set drive. 3. Open the fuel supply shut-off valve, if equipped. 4.
Place the speed control lever in the “START” position, if equipped. POWERTECH is a trademark of Deere & Company Continued on next page OURGP11,000018A –19–10FEB04–1/2 20-6 021604 PN=121