Snow Warm Up Time -tractor not you.

[wmonroe]

This is my routine, the times vary depending on how cold it is. No block heater yet and it is an unheated shop.

- start engine at approx 1000 rpm's
- after a few moments once oil is circulating and up to pressure raise rpm's to 1200
- give it about 3 minutes (again depending on outside temp) and raise to about 1600 rpm
- after about 5 more minutes I exercise the loader to move the hydraulic fluid and then I shift the transmission to neutral and apply the hydro pedal
- by this time it is usually at least half way to pirating temp and I go to work taking it easy till it's at full temp

 

[boggen]

for the up coming really cold temps -0F and below, if ya think ya going to need tractor. early morning "generally the coldest portion of the day". you might want to bring battery inside your home. warmer batteries hold more charge / give larger cranking amps. vs a cold battery.

there are battery blankets you can get as well.

block heater already have, battery blanket is on the list to get next. for this old 555c ford TLB. it has a glow plug on it as well, but it takes a few seconds to getter to crank over in those ugly morning days. and it is enough to drain a battery dead, or simply not have enough battery power to crank it over due to so cold.

i have a larger battery charger / engine starting setting, that does help but it still means, any were from 5 to 20 minutes, to get a charge to battery and try again.

 

[Beltman60]

start it and put it about 1200-1400 RPM's for min 5 min
then get up on it and take the rpm's to about 1800-2000 and put the hydro in gear raise the bucket and tilt it both directions making sure I don't bottom out one way or the other
drive it easy for about 5 more min then whatever I need it to do all is good

 

[Dr_Zinj]

I get up, plug the block heater in and go get breakfast and coffee.
30 to 40 minutes later, glow plug only takes about 20 to 30 seconds to heat and start.
Let it run about 2 to 3 minutes to get lubed and then off to work.

 

[BruceMc]

A battery blanket is a good addition. While a cold battery has a much slower rate of self-discharge over time, it also has far less cranking capacity when you need it and takes much longer to fully recharge. If you leave your machine plugged in all the time, you do need to be careful not to cook the battery, but for occasional use it can make a big difference. One of the worst things you can do is drain a cold battery while starting, then immediately throw a big load at the alternator/generator with lights, blowers, etc. before the battery has time to recover. A warm battery will recharge much quicker and is less likely to leave you stranded the next time.