7 CHECKS BEFORE START CHECKS BEFORE START DAILY CHECKS In order to avoid damage, it is important to check the condition of the excavator before starting. CHECKING THE DEVICES B Starter Switch A [STOP] The key can be inserted at the "STOP" position. A [RUN] Turn the key one click from the "STOP" position to the "RUN" position. All the circuitry gets energized to start preheating. The glow indicator is displayed. To check for any lamp breakage, however, the lamp lights up and stays on for about 1 second. A [START] Move the pilot control lock lever to the "LOCKED" position. Turn the key from the "RUN" position another click to the "START" position.
The starter motor is then activated to get the engine started. Release your hand from the key, and the key returns itself to the "RUN" position. In other words, once the engine has started, be sure to free the key. To avoid personal injury: A Do maintenance work on the excavator only on level ground with the engine off and the lock lever in the "Lock" position. Checks Go around the excavator and check for visual damage and wear. Check coolant level. (See "DAILY CHECKS" in "MAINTENANCE" section.) Check fuel level. Check engine oil level. Check hydraulic fluid level. Check air filter for clogging. Check all grease points. Check all control lamps, indicators, tachometer and hour meter.
Check the light system. Check the seat belt and the ROPS/FOPS safety device. Check the condition of the safety and warning labels. (See "DANGER, WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS" in "SAFE OPERATION" section.) Inspect ROPS / FOPS for damage and if damage is found contact your KUBOTA dealer for repair. (1) Starter switch (A) STOP (B) RUN (C) START A If the key is repositioned from "RUN" to "STOP" but not pulled out, the message "pull out key" appears onscreen. A With the key off and pulled out, nothing appears onscreen. [Status with the key off but not pulled out]