PRE-START INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE STARTING:
1.
READ SAFETY DECALS
2.
Check engine and transaxle oil levels.
3.
Check coolant level. (Kubota)
4.
Visually check tires.
5.
Visually check for loose or missing parts or bolts.
6.
Fill with clean fuel.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS:
1.
Safety switch requires Forward - Reverse pedal
to
be
in
NEUTRAL and PTO to
be
OFF for
engine to start.
2.
Open throttle approximately one-fourth of its
travel.
3.
GASOLINE ENGINES: Pull choke until engine
starts.
DIESEL ENGINE: Turn key counter-clockwise
to
"preheat" until indicator light goes off.
No
"preheat"
is
required when engine
is
warm.
4.
Turn key clockwise to start engine.
5.
Warm up engine at medium speed. Push choke
in
on
gasoline engine as engine warms
up.
6.
In
cold weather, allow the hydraulic oil to warm
up a few minutes at medium engine speed
before using tractor.
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£CAUTION
NEVER USE ETHER AS A STARTING AID OR
SEVERE DAMAGE
TO
ENGINE MAY OCCUR.
A DANGER
NEVER FILL FUEL TANK WITH ENGINE
RUNNING!
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