Allmand Brothers TLB6235 Tractor - Manual (Page 22)

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ENGINE OPERATION
COLD WEATHER STARTING TIPS
1. Be sure to use the proper oil for the temperature expected.
2. Set speed control at part throttle position.
3. If possible warm the battery for more starting capacity.
4. Use fresh fuel at all times. Do not use diesel left over from summer.
COLD WEATHER WARM-UP
In extremely cold weather conditions, an extended warm-up period will be necessary.
Avoid operation of hydraulic systems until engine is thoroughly warmed up and all ice, snow
and frozen mud has been removed from the machine.
NOTE: When hydraulic oil is cold it moves very slowly. Do not attempt machine operation until
hydraulic oil has warmed and hydraulic systems function at close to normal times. Run engine
at 1/2 speed for 15 to 20 minutes. Cycle all hydraulic systems to distribute warmed oil until all
systems operate freely.
COLD WEATHER STARTING
Your TLB 6235 is equipped with the Isuzu Automatic Glow Plug Timer System that
automatically regulates your glow plug heat time by monitoring
water temperature. (see chart). This assures that you will get the
proper amount of glow time to facilitate cold weather starts while
preventing excessive glow plug heat time that could lead to pre-
mature glow plug failure. Use the following procedure to start your
TLB 6235 in cold weather
:
1. Place throttle control midway between the “slow” and “fast”
positions.
2. Turn the key switch to the ON position. At this time, the glow plug
indicator on the instrument panel will light for a predetermined time
3. When the glow plug indicator goes out, turn the key switch to the “start” position and start
the engine. Release the key immediately when the engine starts. (If engine fails to start,
repeat steps 2 and 3.)
NOTE: Do not operate starter for more than 10 seconds Allow 30 seconds to pass
betweenstarting attempts. Possible stater damage could result from excessive heat
caused by cranking too long. starting attempts.
4. Warm up the engine at mid throttle without load. Insufficiently warming an engine can shorten
its service life.
NOTE: If the engine develops sufficient speed to disengage the starter but does not keep
running (a false start), the engine rotation must be allowed to come to a complete stop
before attempting to restart the engine. If starter is engaged while the flywheel is rotating,
the starter pinion and flywheel ring gear may clash, resulting in damage to the starter or
flywheel ring gear.
NOTE:If the starter does not turn the engine over, stop cranking immediately. Do not make
further attempts to start the engine until the condition is corrected. See your local ISUZU En-
gine Service Dealer for trouble analysis.