jeanmarq
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-30 startup...Hi, re Kioti CK 20 hst, during the 20-25 minutes idle warm-up, should the hydrostatic pump be engaged or wait till the engine reaches normal temperature before releasing the foot pedal? Thanks
I agree it doesn't really get warm. But I give it a chance to circulate oil and coolant at low rpm before I REV it up.Over the years, I’ve slowly moved into the camp that says diesels don’t really warm up at idle. In my mind, you’re just pumping cold air through it and adding very little fuel (heat).
I’m not saying I start it and go wide open throttle, but I give it a minute or two and then start creeping towards destination.