cold weather start
nbdealer
Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1 fredericton |
2003-12-06 70390
Any one have experience with cold weather and how the kioti's start
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cold weather start
moosefishing
Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 54 weatherford texas Pics |
2003-12-06 70400
How cold is cold? Here in north texas the temp will sometimes get below 0 degrees. All the cold weather starting problems that I have encountered on new equipnent (up to 5 years old) have beed attributed to poor preventative mantanence. Service the battery,(check the water) keep the cables clean, tight, and properly pre-heat the glow plugs.. it will start.
For the much colder climate up north... Please consider the use of a lighter engine oil, block heaters, and put it in the barn. The owners manuel or your dealer will be able to help you there. ....
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cold weather start
TomG
Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 5406 Upper Ottawa Valley |
2003-12-06 70410
In addition to Moose's comments, use winter blend diesel. It prevents gelling and also starts easier. In real cold climates winter blend is close to straight #1. Battery blankets help spin the starter faster. Clean the battery terminals and chassis end of the ground cable. Crack the hand throttle more than usual and a compression release can help if it has one. Don't use starter fluid. ....
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