Kubota F2880 - Key Switch

9OPERATING THE ENGINE
BKey Switch
A Do not turn the key switch to the "START" position
while the engine is running.
A When the temperature is below 0 (32 ), run the
engine at medium speed to warm up the lubricant of
the engine and the transmission for at least 10
minutes. If the machine is operated before the
lubricant is warm enough, the machine life will be
shortened.
A Do not operate the machine under full load until it is
sufficiently warmed.
A Do not use starting fluid or ether.
A When the ambient temperature is less than -15
(5 ), remove the battery from the machine and store
it somewhere warm until the next operation.
A Because of the safety devices, the engine may not be
started except when the PTO clutch is disengaged, the
brake pedal is fully depressed and the operator sits in
the seat.
5. Make sure that the hydraulic lift lever is
in the "NEUTRAL" position.
(1) Hydraulic lift lever : "DOWN"
N : "NEUTRAL"
: "UP"
6. Set the throttle lever 1/2 way forward.
(1) Throttle lever : "FAST"
: "SLOW"
7. Insert the key into the key switch and
turn clockwise one notch.
Make sure the easy checker lights are
"ON".
: "OFF" (Engine - Stop)
: "ON" (Engine - Run)
: "PREHEAT" (Preheat)
: "START" (Engine - Start)
8. Turn the key switch to the "PREHEAT"
position clockwise, and hold it for about
5 seconds.
For the appropriate preheating time,
refer to the table below:
Temperature Preheating Time
Over 0 (32 ) 5 sec.
Below 0 (32 ) 10 sec.
9. Turn the key switch to the "START"
position and release the key to the "ON"
position when the engine starts.