Kubota KX057-4, Operator'S Manual

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29 OPERATION OF THE ENGINE
OPERATION OF THE ENGINE
To avoid personal injury:
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Read "SAFE OPERATION" at the beginning of
this operator's manual.
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Obey the danger, warning and caution labels
on the excavator.
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To avoid the danger of exhaust fume
poisoning, do not operate the machine in a
closed building without proper ventilation.
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Always start the engine from the operator's
seat. Do not start the engine while standing
next to the excavator. Before starting the
engine, sound the horn to get the attention of
persons standing nearby.
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Do not use starting fluid or ether.
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In order not to overload the battery and starter, avoid
start-ups of more than 10 sec.
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When engine does not start in 10 sec., please wait 20
sec. or more, before attempting to restart.
STARTING THE ENGINE
To avoid personal injury:
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The operator should not depend solely on the
warning lamps, but should always conduct the
routine checks (see "MAINTENANCE").
Start the engine in the following manner:
1. Before starting the engine, make sure that all control
levers are in the neutral positions.
2. Pull the lock lever all the way back. (lock position)
3. Put the throttle potentiometer in the middle between
" " and " " symbols. The switch for Auto Idle
control is in the OFF position.
(See "AUTO IDLE (AI) OPERATION" in the Excavator
operation.)
(1) Horn switch
(1) Attachment control lever (left)
(2) Drive lever (left)
(3) Drive lever (right)
(4) Attachment control lever (right)
(5) Throttle potentiometer
(1) Throttle potentiometer
(2) Switch for Auto Idle control