Bobcat 328 - S/N 234211001 Operations Instructions download pdf (Page 46)

325/328 Excavator

Operation and Maintenance Manual 24

STARTING THE ENGINE (CONT’D)

Cold Temperature Starting Procedure

If the temperature is below freezing, perform the following

to make starting the engine easier:

• Replace the engine oil with the correct type and

viscosity for the anticipated starting temperature.

• Make sure the battery is fully charged.

• Install an engine heater.

NOTE: If the battery is discharged (but not frozen) a

booster battery can be used to jump start the

Excavator (See Using A Booster Battery (Jump

Starting) on Page 75).

Figure OI-56

Push the speed control lever (Item 1) [Figure OI-56] fully

forwards.

Key Switch (Standard Panel)

Figure OI-57

Turn the key to the ON position [Figure OI-57].

Figure OI-58

The preheat icon (Item 1) [Figure OI-58] will come ON.

The glow plugs will automatically cycle. When the icon

goes off, turn the key to start.

Release the key when the engine starts, it will return to

the ON position.

Stop the engine if the warning lights and alarm do not go

off. Check for the cause before starting the engine again.

When the engine speed increases, move the speed

control lever to idle position until the engine warms up.

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Bobcat 328 - S/N 234211001 Operations Instructions Page 46