OPERATING THE ENGINE12
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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.
BCold Weather Starting
When the ambient temperature is below -5 and the
engine is very cold. (If the engine fails to start after 10
seconds, turn off the key for 30 seconds. Then repeat
steps 9 and 10. To protect the battery and the starter,
make sure that the starter is not continuously turned for
more than 30 seconds.)
BBlock Heater (Option)
A block heater is available as an option from your local
dealer. It will assist you in starting your machine when the
ambient temperature is below -15 .
If the lamp is still on, immediately stop the engine and
determine the cause.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. Set the parking brake.
2. After slowing the engine to idle, turn the key switch to
the "OFF" position.
3. Remove the key.
4. Do not leave the key switch "ON" (key in the "ON"
position) as the battery will discharge when the engine
is not running.
WARMING UP
To avoid serious injury or death:
A Be sure to apply the parking brake during
warm-up.
For 5 minutes after engine start-up, allow engine to warm
up without applying any load. This is to allow oil to reach
every part of the engine. If load should be applied to the
engine without this warm-up period, problems may
develop such as seizure, breakage or premature wear.
BWarm-up and Transmission Oil in the Low
Temperature Range
Hydraulic oil serves as transmission oil and power
steering fluid. In cold weather, the oil may be cold with
increased viscosity. This can cause delayed oil circulation
or abnormally low hydraulic pressure for some time after
engine start-up. This in turn creates problems with the
hydraulic system or may damage the hydraulic clutch.
To prevent the above, observe the following instructions:
Warm up the engine at about 50% of rated rpm according
to the table below:
A Do not operate unless the engine is well warmed up. If
operation is attempted while the engine is still cold, the
hydraulic mechanism will not function properly and its
service life will be shortened.
A If noises are heard after the hydraulic control lever has
been activated and the implement is lifting, the
hydraulic mechanism is not adjusted properly. Unless
corrected, the unit will be damaged. Contact your local
KUBOTA Dealer for adjustment.
10. Turn the key switch to the "START"
position and release the key to the
"ON" position when the engine starts.
11. Check to see that all the lamps on the
Easy Checker(TM) are "OFF".
12. Warm the engine by running at medium
speed.
Atmospheric temperature
Warm-up time
requirement Higher
Higher than 0 Approx. 5 minutes
-10 to 0 5 to 10 minutes
-20 to -10 10 to 15 minutes
Below -20 More than 15 minutes
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