TEUPEN LEO 30T, Translation Of The Original Operating Instructions

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5 OPERATING THE ENGINE
ENGLISH
(See "CHECKS DURING OPERATION" in Operating
the Engine Section)
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If the oil pressure lamp should be still on, immediately
stop the engine and check;
- if there is enough engine oil.
- if the engine oil has dirt in it.
- if the wiring is faulty.
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If the glow lamp should redden too quickly or too
slowly, immediately ask your KUBOTA dealer to check
and repair it.
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If the engine does not catch or start at 10 seconds after
the starter switch is set at "STARTING" position, wait
for another 30 seconds and then begin the engine
starting sequence again. Do not allow the starter
motor to run continuously for more than 20 seconds.
COLD WEATHER STARTING
If the ambient temperature is below* -5 C(23 F) and the
engine is very cold, start it in the following manner:
Take steps (1) through (4) left.
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Shown below are the standard preheating times for
various temperatures. This operation, however, is not
required, when the engine is warmed up.
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In case of installing standard glow lamp, glow lamp
goes off after about 6 seconds, when the starter switch
key is turned to the "PREHEATING" position. However
if necessary, keep the starter switch key at the
"PREHEATING" position for longer time, according to
the left recommendation.
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Do not allow the starter motor to run continuously for
more than 20 seconds.
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Be sure to warm up the engine, not only in winter, but
also in warmer seasons. An insufficiently warmed-up
engine can shorten its service life.
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When there is fear of temperature dropping below
-15 C (5 F) detach the battery from the machine, and
keep it indoors in a safe area, to be reinstalled just
before the next operation.
4. Insert the key into the key switch and
turn it "ON".
(A) "OFF" SWITCHED OFF
(B) "ON" OPERATION
(C) "GL" PREHEATING
(D) "ST" STARTING
5. Turn the starter switch to the
"PREHEATING" position to allow the
glow lamp to redden.
6. Turn the key to the "STARTING"
position and the engine should start.
Release the key immediately when the
engine starts.
7. Check to see that the oil pressure lamp
and charge lamp are off. If the lamps
are still on, immediately stop the
engine, and determine the cause.
8. Warm up the engine at medium speed
without load.
5. Turn the key to the "PREHEATING"
position and keep it there for a certain
period mentioned below.
Ambient
temperature
Preheating time
Ordinary heat type
With glow lamp
timer
Above 10 C (50 F) NO NEED
See NOTE:
10 C (50 F) to
-5 C (23 F)
Approx.
5 seconds
*Below -5 C (23 F)
Approx.
10 seconds
Limit of
continuous use
20 seconds
6. Turn the key to the "STARTING"
position and the engine should start.
(If the engine fails to start after 10 seconds, turn off
the key for 5 to 30 seconds. Then repeat steps (5)
and (6).)
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