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OPERATION OF THE ENGINE
3. Insert the key into the starter switch and turn it to the
"RUN" position. The glow plug lamp will light up while
the engine is preheated and will go out automatically
after preheating is finished.
4. Make sure the "
" and "
" marks appear on the
instrument panel.
If not, the system is malfunctioned. Contact your local
dealer.
5. Turn the key to the "START" position and release after
the engine has started.
6. Check if all warning lamps (except hydraulic lock lamp
and parking brake lamp) have gone out. Should a
warning lamp still be lit up, stop the engine then
remove the key and check for the cause.
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 above step 3 through 6.
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 lamp" has gone
out.
A
the "Battery charge lamp" 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 lamp for engine oil lights up during operation.
A
In these cases, the machine must be checked and
serviced by your local the KUBOTA dealer.
(1) Starter switch
(A) "STOP"
(B) "RUN"
(C) "START"
(1) Engine oil pressure warning lamp
(2) Battery charge lamp
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