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Effect on Concrete During Cold Weather Placement
The American Concrete Institute (ACI, www.concrete.org), online learning (ACI University) offers a series of free online education presentations to engineers, educators, researchers, contractors, students, and others in the construction industry and built...
10 Steps for Diesel Engines in Low Temperatures
Do not turn the heat switch to the Heat position if the engine is warm and running, as engine damage can result. Caterpillar (www.caterpillar.com) publishes Cold Weather Recommendations for All Caterpillar Machines, (Excerpted from Operation & Maintenance Manual,...
Fluid Recommendations in Cold Weather
Caterpillar (www.caterpillar.com) publishes Cold Weather Recommendations for All Caterpillar Machines, (Excerpted from Operation & Maintenance Manual, SEBU5898-11-01). Further, Caterpillar organizes the document about construction machinery and heavy equipment in...
Read moreAdjust recommended tire inflation pressure for specific ambient temperatures.
Cold Weather Tire Inflation Recommendations
Adjust recommended tire inflation pressure for specific ambient temperatures. Caterpillar (www.caterpillar.com) publishes Cold Weather Recommendations for All Caterpillar Machines, (Excerpted from Operation & Maintenance Manual, SEBU5898-11-01). Further,...
Battery Recommendations in Low Temperatures
Caterpillar (www.caterpillar.com) publishes Cold Weather Recommendations for All Caterpillar Machines, (Excerpted from Operation & Maintenance Manual, SEBU5898-11-01). Further, Caterpillar organizes the document about construction machinery and heavy equipment in...
6 Steps for Parking Construction Machinery in Cold Weather
Caterpillar (www.caterpillar.com) publishes Cold Weather Recommendations for All Caterpillar Machines, (Excerpted from Operation & Maintenance Manual, SEBU5898-11-01). Further, Caterpillar organizes the document about construction machinery and heavy equipment in...
6 Steps for Gasoline Starting Engines in Cold Weather
For diesel engines that are equipped with gasoline starting engines, start the diesel engine with the starting engine transmission in High only. Caterpillar (www.caterpillar.com) publishes Cold Weather Recommendations for All Caterpillar Machines, (Excerpted from...
Read moreMake better-informed decisions about the probability and intensity of low temperature events.
Category 4 Starting Aids for Heavy Equipment
Make better-informed decisions about the probability and intensity of low temperature events. Caterpillar (www.caterpillar.com) publishes Cold Weather Recommendations for All Caterpillar Machines, (Excerpted from Operation & Maintenance Manual, SEBU5898-11-01)....
Construction Machinery Starting Aids in Cold Weather
Caterpillar (www.caterpillar.com) publishes Cold Weather Recommendations for All Caterpillar Machines, (Excerpted from Operation & Maintenance Manual, SEBU5898-11-01). Further, Caterpillar organizes the document about construction machinery and heavy equipment in...
4 Categories for Cold Weather Engine Starting
At operating altitudes of 1500 ft or 460 m or higher, a Caterpillar diesel engine may require a starting aid. Caterpillar (www.caterpillar.com) publishes Cold Weather Recommendations for All Caterpillar Machines, (Excerpted from Operation & Maintenance Manual,...
10 Best Practices for Starting Machinery in Cold Temperatures
Do not remove the air cleaner element when snow packing occurs. Caterpillar (www.cat.com) publishes Cold Weather Recommendations for All Caterpillar Machines, (Excerpted from Operation & Maintenance Manual, SEBU5898-11-01). Further, Caterpillar organizes the...
10 Tips to Keep Construction Machinery Warm
Caterpillar (www.cat.com) publishes Cold Weather Recommendations for All Caterpillar Machines, (Excerpted from Operation & Maintenance Manual, SEBU5898-11-01). Further, Caterpillar organizes the document about construction machinery and heavy equipment in cold...