Kubota KUBOTA RTV-XG850, Operator'S Manual

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5. Insert the key into the key switch and turn it “ON” .
“OFF” (Engine-stop)
“ON” (Engine-run)
“START” (Engine-start)
NOTE :
• ON
All the accessories can be used while the
engine is stopped.
Do not leave the key at “ON” position. The
battery will be quickly discharged. Turn it
back to the “OFF” position after use.
Check Easy Checker
™
Lamps
(1) Parking brake
(2) Brake fluid
(3) Electrical charge
(4) Engine oil pressure
(5) Engine warning (6) Hazard (if equipped)/Turn
signal (if equipped)
(7) Seat belt
a. When the key is turned “ON” , lamps(3)(4)(5)
should come on. If trouble should occur at any
location while the engine is running, the warning
lamp corresponding to that location comes on.
b. The parking brake warning lamp(1) comes on
while parking brake is applied and goes off
when it is released.
If the parking brake is released but the lamp
stays on, it means that the brake system may
be damaged.
c. With the key switch “ON” , when the operator or
passenger does not fasten the seat belt, seat
belt warning lamp(7) comes on.
IMPORTANT :
• Daily checks with the Easy Checker
™
only,
are not sufficient. Never fail to conduct daily
checks carefully by referring to the daily
check.
(See DAILY CHECK on page 57.)
NOTE :
• For further details of Easy Checker
™
, see
Easy Checker
™
on page 35.
6. Turn the key to “START” position and release when
the engine starts.
IMPORTANT :
• Because of safety devices, the engine will
not start except when the range gear shift
lever is placed in the “NEUTRAL” position.
7. Check to see that all the warning lamps on the Easy
Checker
™
are “OFF” .
If any warning lamp stays on, immediately stop the
engine and determine the cause.
1. Cold weather starting
When ambient temperature is below 0 ℃ (32 ℉ ) and
engine is cold, it may be difficult to start engine.
Use the following starting procedure;
1. Turn the key to “START” position up to 10 seconds
and release if the engine starts.
NOTE :
• In cold condition, engine may not start in a
few seconds at “START” position.
2. If the engine fails to start after 10 seconds, turn the
key to “OFF” position for 15 seconds. Do step 1
repeatedly up to 3 times until the engine starts.
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