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4-4. Connecting The Battery
1/2 in
−
+
Y Connect Negative (−)
Cable Last.
ST-153 654-B / ST-180 933-B / S-0756-C
Tools Needed:
4-5. Engine Prestart Checks
Full
1/2 in
(13 mm)
Full
Ref. ST-158 633-C
Valve Open
Diesel
Check all fluids daily. Engine must
be cold and on a level surface.
Follow run-in procedure in engine
manual. If unburned fuel and oil
collect in exhaust pipe during run-
in, see Section 9.
1 Fuel
Y Do not use gasoline. Gaso-
line will damage engine.
Add fresh diesel fuel before start-
ing engine the first time (see main-
tenance label for specifications).
Fill fuel tank up to 1/2 in. (13 mm)
from top to allow room for expan-
sion. Open fuel shut-off valve.
Do not run out of fuel or air enters
fuel system and causes starting
problems. See engine manual to
bleed air from fuel system.
2 Oil
After fueling, check oil with unit on
level surface. If oil is not up to full
mark on dipstick, add oil (see
maintenance label).
. To improve cold weather
starting:
Keep battery in good condi-
tion. Store battery in warm
area off concrete surface.
Use fuel formulated for cold
weather (diesel fuel can gel in
cold weather). Contact local
fuel supplier for fuel in-
formation.
Use correct grade oil for cold
weather.