System and method for controlling machine component temperatures

A machine, comprising:

• a power source operatively coupled to a torque converter having a turbine;
• a torque converter heat exchanger configured to transfer heat generated by the torque converter;
• a circulating fluid system configured to transfer heat generated by the torque converter from the torque converter heat exchanger to a remotely positioned machine component, the circulating fluid system being fluidly isolated from the torque converter heat exchanger;
• and
• a controller configured to receive a signal indicative of a temperature of the machine component, and to restrict movement of the turbine if the component temperature is below a desired temperature.

A machine, comprising:

• a power source operatively coupled to a torque converter, the torque converter having a turbine configured for rotation to transmit power to a transmission;
• a power source cooling system configured to transfer heat generated by the torque converter to the power source;
• and
• a controller configured to receive a signal indicative of a temperature of the power source and to restrict movement of the turbine if the power source temperature is below a desired temperature.