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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...

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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...

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