PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-673

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 673

DECEMBER 2008
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-673 - Page 14 of 33
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PS 673
DEC 08
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R
ead the interim high mobility engineer excavators (IHMEE) operator’s manual before
the snow flies, and keep these cold weather starting tips in mind for smooth running.
So, when you try to start your IHMEE engine, engage the
starter, but after 15 seconds.
..
STOP!
Then give the
starter at least two
minutes to cool off
before trying again.
If the IHMEE
won’t start after
three tries, call it
quits. Call in your
mechanic to Fnd out
what’s wrong.
Drain Out Water
Changes in temperature form
condensation in the excavator’s
fuel tank. That means you have
to drain the fuel/water separator
before the day’s run.
Not
draining
the
separator
will leave water and crud in the
vehicle’s fuel system. Then the
engine runs rough, or not at all.
Open the separator (located on
the engine’s roadside) by turning
its drain-cock counterclockwise.
Use a clear container to catch the
fuel. If the fuel is clear, close the
valve and go to work. If it’s cloudy,
close the valve and tell your
mechanic. Clean up any mess and
dispose of rags properly.
Rough Start?
Your excavator could be hard
to start when the temperature
drops below freezing.
Some
IHMEEs have an ether
canister
that
automatically
injects ether into the engine for
cold weather starting.
If your excavator is hard
to start, chances are the ether
canister is empty. Have your
mechanic
check
it
out
to
be sure.
Excavating
in the Cold
here are some
cold weather
starting tips
to keep in mind!
IHMEE…
keep that heavy
finger off my
starter switch!
operators, too many
Interim high mobility
engineer excavators
(Ihmee) engine starters
are ending up at support
for service and repair.
all it takes is one
heavy finger stuck on
the starter switch
to burn out a good
starter motor, plain
and simple.
three
tries
are
my limit!
Drain
fuel/water
separator
before
day’s run
Ether canister
empty?
Store drained fuel in an
approved hazardous waste
container.
Never
dump it down
a drain or on the ground.
IHMEE…
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