Perkins — Cold Weather Starting
Operation · Engine
From a Perkins owner's manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Do not use aerosol types of starting aids such as ether.
- The engine should not be raced in order to speed up the warm up process.
Procedure
- Disengage any driven equipment.
- Turn the keyswitch to the RUN position until the warning light for the glow plugs is extinguished.
- When the glow plug warning light is extinguished, turn the keyswitch to the START position to crank the engine.
- Allow the keyswitch to return to the RUN position after the engine starts.
- Repeat step 2 through step 4 if the engine fails to start.
- Allow the engine to idle for three to five minutes, or until the water temperature indicator begins to rise.
- Operate the engine at low load until all systems reach operating temperature. Check the gauges during the warm-up period.
Specs & values
- Increase engine rpm from 1000 to 1200 rpm when idling after starting in cold weather
Source: Perkins owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.