Buhler 435, 485, 535 manual Operation Cold Weather Starting Cold-Weather Starting

3-51 Section 3 - Operation

Cold Weather Starting

Cold-Weather Starting

The ether cold starting aid may be used to assist the engine starting in temperatures at or below 0°C (32°F)..

CAUTION: STARTING FLUID IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. DO NOT USE NEAR FIRE, SPARKS, OR FLAMES. BE SURE ALL OPERATORS READ THE CAUTIONARY INFORMATION ON CONTAINERS.

NOTE: The vehicles electronic control system prevents ether from being injected into the engine if the engine coolant temperature is above 27˚ C (80˚ F).

After following steps 1 to 10 under “Engine Starting,” proceed as follows:

1.If the engine does not start within 15 seconds of cranking, depress the ether aid button (1) for two seconds while the engine is cranking to inject starting fluid and then release.. If the engine does not start after 15 more seconds, release the ignition switch.. Allow the starter motor to cool down for two minutes, and repeat the procedure..

NOTE: The ether injection function only operates while the start motor is cranking the engine.

IMPORTANT: Use only one starting fluid charge per engine crank cycle of 30 seconds. Never hold the button longer than 5 seconds, as damage to the electric solenoid valve may result.

2.If, after the engine starts, it runs roughly while at low idle with an outside ambient temperature below 0° C (32° F), it is permissible to press the cold start button and inject an additional amount of starting fluid into the engine to aid in engine warm-up..

NOTE: The cold start system injects a 4.8 cc metered shot of starting fluid into the engine with each depression of the switch.

ATTENTION: Use a maximum of three injections of starting fluid into the engine for initial start-up and engine warm-up. If the engine will not start or will not smooth out, shut the tractor off and investigate the cause. See “Engine Troubleshooting” in Section 4 of this manual.

3.Once the engine has started, allow it to warm up before putting it under load..

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IMPORTANT: Pay attention to the warning light bar and electronic monitor for any indication of a problem. Stop the tractor immediately and investigate the problem.

NOTE: If the engine fails to start after three attempts, use a block heater or other means to warm the engine.

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