Attempt to Start Bobcat T180
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Cold Starting a diesel engine-is it too far gone?!?
What happens here
The plow truck arrives at the location of the Bobcat T180 skid steer, which is heavily covered in snow and appears to be stuck. Alex attempts to start the Bobcat. They decide to connect jumper cables from the Ford truck to the Bobcat's battery, which is difficult to access. While one person manipulates the cables, Stanley enters the Bobcat's cab and cycles the glow plugs multiple times, as indicated by the 'GLO' display on the dashboard. He attempts to start the engine, but it only cranks without firing. They discuss the frozen starting fluid and the need for more charging time for the battery, cycling the glow plugs numerous times.
Goal: Upon reaching the snow-buried Bobcat T180, the crew tries to start it using jumper cables and repeated glow plug cycles, but the engine remains unresponsive due to the extreme cold.
Tools and materials
- Bobcat T180 Skid Steer
- Jumper Cables
- Plow Truck (Ford F-series)
- Starting Fluid
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