Kubota KX080-3, Operator'S Manual

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6 CHECKS BEFORE START
CHECKS BEFORE START
DAILY CHECKS
In order to avoid damage, it is important to check the
condition of the excavator before starting.
To avoid personal injury:
A Do maintenance work on the excavator only on
level ground with the engine off and the lock
lever in the "Lock" position.
Checks
Go around the excavator and check for visual damage
and wear.
Check coolant level. (See regular check points in the
chapter on maintenance.)
Check fuel level.
Check engine oil level.
Check hydraulic fluid level.
Check air filter for clogging.
Check all grease points.
Check all control lamps, indicators, tachometer and hour
meter.
Check the light system.
Check the seat belt and the ROPS / OPG (Top Guard
Level I) safety device.
Check the condition of the safety and warning labels.
(See "DANGER, WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS" in
"SAFE OPERATION".)
B Wiper/Washer Switch
To move the wiper, turn on the switch for the wiper when
the starter key in position "RUN"(
). A further push on
the switch will activate the washer system. Even when the
wiper switch is in position "OFF", the washer switch
functions if it is pressed.
A Do not activate the washer switch if the tank for the
cleaning fluid is empty; the pump can be damaged.
A
Do not activate the wiper switch if the window is dry. In
this case, make sure that cleaning fluid is applied to
the pane before activating the wiper.
A
In frosty conditions, make sure that the wiper blade is
not frozen to the glass before switching-on. The motor
can be damaged if the wiper system is used under
such conditions.
(1) Wiper switch