1250
UnclassifiedCooling
What This Code Means
Reduced startability at temperatures below 12 °C (55 °F); Localized overheating of the fluid
Possible Causes
- •Ambient temperatures below 12 °C (55 °F)
- •Cold lube oil unable to flow sufficiently
- •Cold weather / temperatures below 12 °C (55 °F)
- •Heated fluid is not continuously circulated
Suggested Actions
- 1Do not use oil pan immersion heaters for heating lube oil
- 2Do not use oil pan immersion heaters for heating the lube oil
- 3Ensure heated fluid is continuously circulated to prevent localized overheating
- 4Ensure the fluid that is heated is continuously circulated
- 5Only use starting aid equipment recommended by Caterpillar to ensure component compatibility
- 6Use Caterpillar-recommended starting aids (Jacket Water Heater or Crankcase Oil Heater) when temperatures fall below 13 °C (55 °F)
- 7Use a starting aid (such as a Jacket Water Heater or Crankcase Oil Heater) at temperatures below 13 °C (55 °F)
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