Buhler 485, 535, 435 manual Operation Cold Weather Starting Engine Block Heater

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Section 3 - Operation

Cold Weather Starting

Engine Block Heater

Block heaters are standard equipment on Buhler Versatile tractors.. The block heater cord (1) is located on the right side of the engine beneath the turbocharger..

A 3-wire 15-amp extension cord is required to connect the block heater to a grounded 115-volt electrical outlet..

WARNING: TO AVOID SHOCKS OR OTHER INJURIES, NEVER USE AN UNGROUNDED OR INADEQUATE EXTENSION CORD. ALWAYS USE A GROUNDED 3-WIRE EXTENSION CORD WITH A 3-WIRE PLUG WHICH IS RATED FOR AT LEAST A 15-AMPERE LOAD, AND PROTECTED BY A SUITABLE FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER.

To operate the heater, plug the heater cord in for at least four hours before attempting to start the engine.. Maximum starting ability is usually obtained after four hours of heater operation..

Disconnect the cord when the engine has started.. Make sure that the cable is safely secured after use..

WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD! BE SURE CORDS ARE PROPERLY GROUNDED. DO NOT HANDLE IF WET. DO NOT PLUG THE HEATER IN IF NOT IMMERSED IN COOLANT, IT MAY OVERHEAT AND BURST CAUSING INJURY.

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