rev 12/98 3 - 1 09-367
BEFORE STARTING:
1. READ SAFETY DECALS
2. Check engine and transaxle oil levels.
3. Visually check tires.
4. Visually check for loose or missing parts or bolts.
5. Fill with clean fuel.
6. Check coolant level. (Kubota)
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Safety switch requires Forward - Reverse lever 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 the engine is warm.
4. Turn key to start engine.
5. Warm up engine at medium speed. Push in choke
on gasoline engines 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.
NEVER USE ETHER AS A STARTING AID, OR
SEVERE DAMAGE TO ENGINE MAY OCCUR.
NEVER FILL FUEL TANK WITH ENGINE
RUNNING!
PRE-START INSTRUCTIONS section 3