Holder C 9700 Operation in Winter Preheating of Oil, Winter Diesel Fuel, Putting on Snow Chains

Operating Instructions

Special Operating Instructions

C 9700 ... C 9.88 H

Operation in Winter

Preheating of Oil*

Before starting the engine at temperatures below - 20 °C, turn on the heating element* for preheating the oil.

-Connect the preheating system plug to a 230 VAC (U.S.: 120 V) source.

Follow the Operating Instructions of the manufacturer.

Winter Diesel Fuel

Whenever temperatures fall below 0 °C, use winter diesel or super diesel fuel or additives recommended in the maintenance manual.

Engine Oil for Winter Operation

Fill engine oil with a suitable SAE class as recommended the maintenance manual.

The cold start capability of the engine can be reduced if the temperature limits are underrun occasionally, but this does will not damage the engine.

Putting on Snow Chains

Snow chains can be mounted on the tires to improve grip. In the following table you will find the order numbers for RUD chains which fit on the listed tires. You can also fit snow chains from other manufacturers if these have the proper dimensions.

Tires	Snow chain type
	(RUD Order No.)
10.5-18 MPT	24 553 and 22 553
400/60-15.5	22 177
33x12.50 R 15/33x12.5-15	22 167
33x15.50-15	22 174
31x15.50-15 Terra	22 548
36x13.5-15	24 178

Hydraulic System

The hydraulic functions are sluggish and slower during cold temperatures. Bring the hydraulic system to operating temperature by operating it without a load.

* Option

Ballast Weights

The weight of the machine can be increased with ballast weights. The ballast weights must be applied parallel with the same weight on each axle and side.

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