
Product: SKID STEER LOADER
Model: 226B SKID STEER LOADER MJH
Configuration: 216B 226B 232B 242B Skid Steer Loader MJH00001-10574
(MACHINE) POWERED BY 3024C Engine
Operation and Maintenance Manual
216B, 226B, 232B, 236B, 242B, 246B, 248B, 252B, 262B and 268B Skid Steer Loaders
Media Number -SEBU7731-08 Publication Date -01/07/2007 Date Updated -16/07/2007
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Engine Starting
SMCS - 1000; 7000
Do not use aerosol types of starting aids such as ether. Such
use could result in an explosion and personal injury.
It is important to prepare the machine for operation in temperatures that are below 0 °C (32 °F). It is also
important to follow the appropriate warm up procedures when the machine is operated in temperatures
that are below 0 °C (32 °F).
Machine preparation for cold weather includes using the correct hydraulic system oil. The factory fills the
hydraulic system with 10W hydraulic oil which has a minimum operating temperature of -20 °C (-4 °F). If
the machine will be operated at temperatures below -20 °C (-4 °F), the 10W oil must be replaced with
0W30 hydraulic oil in order to provide the proper oil viscosity. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual,
"Lubricant Viscosities and Refill Capacities". Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU5898, "Cold
Weather Recommendations for Caterpillar Machines". Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual,
SEBU6250, "Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations".
NOTICE
Keep the engine speed low until the engine oil pressure
alert indicator goes out. If the alert indicator does not go
out within ten seconds, stop the engine and investigate the
cause before you try to start the engine again. Failure to
do so can cause engine damage.
NOTICE
If you fail to follow the steps described in this section,
damage to the engine or damage to the hydraulic system
may occur.