Content Source: 2020 Ranger Diesel Tractor Owner’s Manual (9930940 R02) > Operation Chapter
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| Fuel Blending Guideline | ||
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| Temperature | No. 2 | No. 1 |
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-9° C (+15° F) |
100% | 0% |
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Down to -29° C (-20° F) |
50% | 50% |
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Below -29° C (-20° F) |
0% | 100% |
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Temp. |
-7° C to -9° C (+20° F to +15° F) |
-9° C to -15° C (+15° F to +5° F) |
-15° C to -29° C (+5° F to -20° F) |
-29° C to -32° C (-20° F to -25° F) |
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Fuel |
#2 Diesel |
50/50 mix #1/#2 diesel |
#1 Diesel |
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5W-40 Synthetic Diesel Engine Oil |
Optional |
Advised |
Required |
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Battery condition/ connections |
Charged battery (12.8 VDC) |
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Proper glow plug usage (wait for the light) |
Wait for light at all temps |
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Oil pan heater |
Not needed |
Optional (helps to reduce cranking) |
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| NOTICE |
| Do not allow the starter motor to run continuously for more than 20 seconds. |
| NOTICE |
| Be sure to warm up the engine, not only in winter, but also in warmer seasons. An insufficiently warmed-up engine can short its service life. |
| NOTICE |
| If the temperature is going to drop below -15° C (5° F), detach the battery from the machine and keep it indoors in a safe area. Reinstall it just before the next operation. |
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