Kubota R065, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION OF THE ENGINE 28
3. Make sure the " " and " " marks appear on the
instrument panel.
If not, the system is malfunctioned. Contact your local
dealer.
4. Turn the key to the "START" position and release
after the engine has started.
5. Check if all warning indicators (except parking brake
indicator) have gone out. Should a warning indicator
still be lit up, stop the engine then remove the key and
check for the cause.
A
When the auxiliary port lever is not in the neutral
position, the engine does not start.
A
The starter motor consumes large current. Avoid
running it longer than 10 seconds continuously.
If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds, once set
the key to the
"STOP" position, wait for 20 seconds or
longer, and repeat the same steps.
A If the battery is dead and must be connected to
another battery with jumper cable, be sure to use a
12V battery. Never use any 24V batteries.
B
Checkpoints after Starting the Engine
After starting the engine, but before starting operation,
check the following points:
1. The engine idle allows the engine lubricant to warm up
and penetrate every part of the engine.
A
This idling is usually called "Warm-up".
2. Once the engine has warmed up, check:
A
the "Engine oil pressure warning indicator" has
gone out.
A the "Battery charge indicator" goes out when
engine speed is increased.
A
the color of the exhaust is normal and no abnormal
noises or vibrations are heard or felt.
A no fluid is leaking from pipes or hoses.
C Should any following conditions occur, stop the
engine immediately.
A
The engine rpm's increases or decreases suddenly.
A
Sudden abnormal noises are heard.
A Exhaust is black.
A
Warning indicator for engine oil lights up during
operation.
A
In these cases, the machine must be checked and
serviced by your local KUBOTA dealer.
STARTING THE ENGINE UNDER COLD
CONDITIONS
Start the engine in the following manner;
1. Turn the starter switch to the "RUN" position (glow
position) and hold until the indicator lamp has gone
out.
2. Move the starter switch to the "START" position; to
crank and start engine.
3. Release the starter switch after the engine has started;
it will automatically return to the "RUN" position.
A
Let the engine warm up after start-up for approx. 10
minutes under no load conditions. If the hydraulic fluid
temperature is too low, the operations or the function
of the pressure sensors will be affected.
Do not operate the machine under full load before the
engine has warmed up enough.
(1) Battery charge indicator
(2) Engine oil pressure warning indicator