PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-720
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 720
NOVEMBER 2012
17
PS 720
NOV 12
If engine fails to start, return
engine start switch to OFF position.
This must be done before you attempt
to start engine again.
Plain and simple, all it takes is one
heavy fnger on the starter switch to
burn out a good starter motor.
So,
when you try to start your loader’s
engine, engage the starter, but aFter 15
seconds.
..STOP!
Turn the start switch back to O±±
and give the starter at least two minutes
to cool oFF beFore trying again.
IF the
loader won’t start aFter three tries, call it
quits. Your mechanic will need to fnd
out what’s wrong.
Rough Start?
Your loader may be hard to start when the temperature drops below Freezing.
The ether cylinder on the leFt side oF the engine compartment next to the air cleaner
can help. It automatically injects ether into the engine For cold weather starting.
IF your loader is hard to start, chances are the ether canister is empty. Have your
mechanic check it out to be sure.
Drain Out Water
Changes
in
temperature
Form
condensation in the loader’s Fuel tank.
That means you have to drain the Fuel/
water separator beFore the day’s run.
Not draining the separator leaves
water and crud in the vehicle’s Fuel
system. Then the engine runs rough or
not at all.
Open the separator by turning its
drain valve counterclockwise.
Use a
clear container to catch the Fuel. Let the
Fuel drain For a Few seconds until it runs
clear.
Then close the valve and go to
work. IF the Fuel remains cloudy, close
the valve and tell your mechanic.
Clean up any mess and dispose oF
rags properly. Store drained Fuel in an
approved hazardous waste container.
Never dump it down a drain or on the
ground.
Starter Switch Reminder
966H Heavy Scoop Loader…
pay
close
attention
to
the note on
wp 0004 00-1
7
.
it reads…
Turn drain valve
counterclockwise
to open
Ether
canister
empty?
Turn start
switch back
to OFF if
engine
doesn’t
start in 15
seconds
operators, read the
heavy scoop loader’s
tm 5-3805-291-10 before
the snow flies.
then keep these cold
weather starting tips in
mind for
smooth running
at the worksite.
ThaT’ll put
an
end
to jack
fRosT’s attempts
to hassle your
loader!
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