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4. Turn the starter key to the
[START]
position and
release after the engine has started.
5. Check if all warning indicators except hydraulic-
lock-indicator and parking-brake-indicator have
gone out. If a warning indicator still should be lit up,
stop the engine and then remove the starter key
and check for the cause.
IMPORTANT :
• The starter motor consumes large current.
Avoid running the starter motor longer than
10 seconds continuously.
If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds,
once set the starter key to the [STOP]
position, wait for 20 seconds or longer, and
repeat the step 2 through 5.
• 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.
1. 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.
NOTE :
• This idling is usually called “Warm-up”.
2. Once the engine has warmed up, check:
• The engine-oil-pressure-warning-indicator has
gone out.
• The battery-charge-indicator goes out when
engine speed is increased.
• The color of the exhaust is normal and no
abnormal noises or vibrations are heard or felt.
• No fluid is leaking from pipes or hoses.
(1) Battery charge indicator
(2) Engine oil pressure warning
indicator
Conditions to stop the engine immediately
If any following conditions should occur, stop the
engine immediately.
• The engine rpm increases or decreases suddenly.
• Sudden abnormal noises are heard.
• Exhaust is black.
• Warning indicator for engine oil lights up during
operation.
IMPORTANT :
• In the preceding cases, check the machine and
ask your local KUBOTA dealer to service.
STARTING THE ENGINE UNDER
COLD CONDITIONS
Start the engine in the manner in this section in cold
weather.
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.
Starter switch will automatically return to the
[RUN]
position.
IMPORTANT :
• Let the engine warm up after start-up for
approx. 10 minutes under no load conditions. If
the temperature of hydraulic fluid 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.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death:
• Do not keep the bucket or attachments in the
lifted position, because a person could
accidentally touch the levers and cause serious
accidents.
• Place the machine on the flat ground.
1. After slowing the engine to idle, turn the starter key
to
[STOP]
position.
2. Remove the starter key.
IMPORTANT :
• Do not stop the engine by shutting down the
battery power directly with a battery switch
or by other means. Doing so may cause
failure or malfunction.
STARTING THE ENGINE
OPERATION OF THE ENGINE
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