LS XR4040 - Start in Cold Weather; Engine Stop

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(3) Engine Stop
z Push the Throttle lever forward to reduce the engine speed and place the key switch on “OFF”
position to stop the engine.
Caution
▶Only start engine outdoors or in a well ventilated place, as the engine exhaust
fumes may cause sickness or death. .
▶To avoid an explosion, never use starting fluid to start engine.
▶Start the engine ONLY from the driver’s seat with depressing clutch pedal fully.
▶DO NOT start the engine by shorting across the terminals of start motor. If the
engine starts, the tractor can move suddenly.
▶ To stop the engine after finishing heavy work, run engine for 5 minutes in low
speed RPM. If you stop the engine suddenly, the engine life could be reduced.
Notice
Caution
▶If not pressing the clutch pedal fully, the start safety switch does not work even if
turning the key switch to “START” position, until you press clutch all the way down.
▶The running time of start switch must be within 10 seconds and if it does not start,
stop and wait 1~2 minutes and then restart.
▶Place the PTO switch OFF when starting.
▶ When the engine is turning, do not turn the start key to “START” position.
It may cause the failure of start motor.
▶ In cold weather, carry out warming procedure. If the machine is used in the state
that the engine does not reach the normal temperature, the engine life shall be
reduced.
▶When storing the tractor in the cold weather, the battery must be removed and
stored in a cool and dry place where it is warm and is isolated from the children.
▶Allowing engine to idle for a long time will waste fuel and cause a build up of carbon.
Notice
(2) Start in cold weather
z Push the throttle lever to the middle position of full throttle.
z Start the engine after cold start aid indicator goes OFF. (If fitted)
z If engine runs rough, push the throttle pedal down 2~3 times for a while. (Mechanical type)
z If engine runs smoothly, carry out warming up for 5~10 minutes at 1500 rpm.
z Use the engine oil for winter in cold weather. Refer to “Lubricants and Capacity” at the end of this
manual.
z Use the diesel for winter when it is very cold weather. It is much easier to start engine.