Kubota G18, Operator'S Manual, Page: 92 / 206

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4. Set the throttle lever 1/2 way forward.
(1) Throttle lever (A) “FAST” :
j
(B) “SLOW” :
k
Temperature
Over 0°C
Below 0°C
Preheating Time
5 sec.
10 sec.
5. Insert the key into the key switch and
turn the key switch to the “PREHEAT”
position clockwise, and hold it for about
5 seconds.
The glow plug indicator turns off when
the preheat is completed.
For the appropriate preheating time,
refer to the table below:
(A) “OFF” :
c
(C) “PREHEAT” :
(B) “ON” :
v
(D) “START” :
6. Turn the key switch to the “START”
position and release the key to the “ON”
position when the engine starts.
IMPORTANT:
(1) Do not turn the key switch to the “START” position
while the engine is running.
(2) When the temperature is below 0°C, run the
engine at medium speed to warm up the lubricant
of the engine and transmission for at least 10
minutes. If the machine is operated before the
lubricant is warm enough, the machine life will be
shortened.
(3) Do not operate the machine under full load until it
is sufficiently warmed.
(4) Do not use starting fluid.
IMPORTANT:
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When the ambient temperature is less than
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15°C,
remove the battery from the machine and store it
somewhere warm until next opreation.