Kubota zd 331 User Manual

13OPERATING THE ENGINE
BKey Switch
A Because of the safety devices, the engine may not be
started except when the PTO clutch is
"DISENGAGED" (OFF), the parking brake lock pedal
is applied, motion control levers are in "NEUTRAL
LOCK" position and the operator is sitting in the seat.
For the appropriate preheating time, refer to the table
below:
A Glow plug indicator (1) comes on while the engine is
being preheated.
A Do not use starting fluid or ether.
A To protect the battery and the starter, make sure that
the starter is not continuously turned for more than 10
seconds.
A Do not turn the key switch 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 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 up.
A When the ambient temperature is less than -15
(5 ), remove the battery from the machine and store
it somewhere warm until next operation.
OFF............ The position where the key can be
inserted into or removed from the
key switch. [When the key is turned
this position, the engine shuts off.]
ON.............. The engine keeps running.
PREHEAT... The super glow plug is heated.
START....... Apply the parking brake and turn the
key switch to this position to start the
engine.
: "OFF"
: "ON"
: "PREHEAT"
: "START"
7. Turn the key switch clockwise, and
hold it for about 5 seconds. (at the
"PREHEAT" position)
Temperature Preheating Time
Over 0 (32 ) 5 sec.
Below 0 (32 ) 10 sec.
(1) Glow plug indicator
8. Turn the key switch to the "START"
position and release the key to the
"ON" position when the engine starts.
9. Make sure that the Easy Checker (TM)
lights have gone off. If the light is still
on, immediately stop the engine and
check the remedy following the
instruction. (See "CHECK DURING
OPERATING" in "OPERATING THE
ENGINE" section.)
10. Warm the engine by running at
medium speed.

Kubota zd 331 Specifications

General

Style	Zero Turn
Color	Orange
Cutting Width	72 in
Cutting Height	1-5 in
Cutting Method	-
Number of Blades	-
Drive System	4×2 2WD
Case Size: U1R	12V 28Ah
Noise Level	-
Features	High Back Seat
Accessories	-
Motor / Engine Model	Kubota D1305
Power Output	31.4 PS (23.1 kW; 31.0 HP)
Cylinders	3
Generator	-
Power / Fuel Type	Diesel
Fuel Tank Volume	49.0 liters (12.9 US gal.; 10.8 Imp. gal)
SAE 5W30 (below 32°F/0°C)	-
w/o Filter: 44 oz. (1	5 Imp. qt.)

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	2335 mm
Height	1915 mm
Width	2223 mm
Net Weight	803 kg