Cold Weather Operation
Cold Weather Operation - Ops - DD5
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.
Notice: To avoid engine damage, DO NOT use any type of aerosol spray, e.g.,
ether, starting fluid or brake cleaner to aid in starting the engine.
For engines with a grid heater:
Warning: BODILY INJURY
To avoid injury from an explosion, do not use ether or starting fluid on engines equipped with a manifold (grid) heater.
Temperatures below -20°C (-4°F) may require a block heater and oil pan heater.
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