SPOOL 9W0612 - Caterpillar

Below 0°C (32°F)
1. Follow the steps on preceding pages under "Power Shift" or "Direct Drive," depending on which transmission the machine has, before going to step 2 below. 2. Turn the start switch knob to START. 3. Push the starting aid (ether) button IN and release.4. Use additional starting fluid every two seconds until the engine starts.
Inject starting aid (ether), only while cranking the engine. Use sparingly, excessive ether without cranking can cause piston and ring damage.Wait approximately two seconds before injecting again.Use ether for cold starting purposes only.After every 30 seconds of engine cranking, allow 2 minutes for the starting motor to cool before cranking again.
5. Release the start switch knob when the engine starts.For starting below -18°C (0°F), use of additional cold weather starting aids is recommended. A coolant, fuel or oil heater or extra battery capacity may be required.At starting temperatures below -23°C (-10°F), consult your Caterpillar dealer or refer to the "Operation, Lubrication and Maintenance Guide for Cold Weather Operation," Caterpillar Form SEBU5898.Precombustion Engine
Above 16°C (60°F)
1. Follow the steps on preceding pages under "Power Shift" or "Direct Drive," depending on which transmission the machine has, before going to step 2 below. 2. Turn the heat-start switch knob left to HEAT for the indicated time as shown in the chart below. 3. Turn the switch knob to START and release the switch knob after the engine starts.4. After the engine starts, it may be necessary to turn the switch knob to HEAT again, until the engine runs smooth.
After every 30 seconds of engine cranking, allow 2 minutes for the starting motor to cool before cranking again. Do not turn start switch knob to HEAT when the engine is hot and running.
For starting below -18°C (0°F), use of additional cold weather starting aids is recommended. Coolant, fuel or oil heater or extra battery capacity may be required.At temperatures below -23°C (-10°F), consult your Caterpillar dealer, or refer to the Cold Weather Operation Guide, Form SEBU5898, available from your Caterpillar dealer.Starting Fluid and Heat-Start
Ether is poisonous and flammable. Do not store replacement ether cylinders in living areas or in the operator's compartment.Do not smoke while changing ether cylinders.Use ether only in well ventilated areas.Use it with care to avoid fires.Keep the cylinders out of the reach of unauthorized personnel.Avoid breathing ether vapors or repeated contact of ether with the skin.Do not store cylinders in direct sunlight.Do not puncture or burn the cylinders.Discard the cylinders in a safe place.
1. Follow the step on preceding pages under "Power Shift" or "Direct Drive," depending on which transmission the machine has, before going to step 2 below. 2. Turn the heat-start switch knob left to HEAT for the indicated time as shown in the chart below. 3. Turn the switch knob to START and discharge a starting aid capsule or spray starting fluid for approximately one second into the precleaner while cranking the engine.Wait approximately 2 seconds before spraying again.
Use ether sparingly. Spray ether into the air intake for approximately one