Cold Weather Operation
Special precautions must be taken during cold weather. To protect your engine, special cold weather handling is required for fuel, engine oil, coolant, and batteries.
The engine does not require starting aids down to 10°C (50°F). A grid heater is included for temperatures between 10°C (50°F) and –20°C (–4°F). Temperatures below –20°C (–4°F), will require a grid heater, block heater, and oil pan heater.
Winter Fronts
A winter front may be used to improve cab heating while idling. At least 25% of the grill opening should remain open in sectioned stripes that run perpendicular to the charge air cooler tube flow direction. This assures even cooling across each tube and reduces header to tube stress and possible failure. Winter fronts should only be used when the ambient temperature remains below -12°C (10°F).
| EPA07 DD15 Operator’s Guide – DDC-SVC-MAN-0003 |
| Generated on 10-13-2008 |
