5 OPERATING THE ENGINE 4. Insert the key into the key switch and turn it "ON". COLD WEATHER STARTING If the ambient temperature is below -5°C(23°F)* and the engine is very cold, start it in the following manner: Take steps (1) through (4) left. ENGLISH 5. Turn the key to the "PREHEATING (GLOW)" position and keep it there for a certain period mentioned below. A Shown below are the standard preheating times for various temperatures. This operation, however, is not required, when the engine is warmed up. (A) "SWITCHED OFF" (B) "OPERATION" (C) "PREHEATING" (D) "STARTING" (A) "PREHEATING" (B) "SWITCHED OFF" (C) "OPERATION" (D) "STARTING" 5.
Turn the starter switch to the "PREHEATING" position to allow the glow lamp to redden. 6. Turn the key to the "STARTING" position and the engine should start. Release the key immediately when the engine starts. A In case of installing standard glow lamp, glow lamp goes off after about 6 seconds, when the starter switch key is turned to preheating position. However if necessary, keep the starter switch key at preheating position for longer time, according to the left recommendation. 7. Check to see that the oil pressure lamp and charge lamp are off. If the lamps are still on, immediately stop the engine, and determine the cause.
(See "CHECKS DURING OPERATION" in OPERATING THE ENGINE Section) 6. Turn the key to the "ST (STARTING)" position and the engine should start. (If the engine fails to start after 10 seconds, turn off the key for 5 to 30 seconds. Then repeat steps (5) and (6).) A If the oil pressure lamp should be still on, immediately stop the engine and check; - if there is enough engine oil. - if the engine oil has dirt in it. - if the wiring is faulty. 8. Warm up the engine at medium speed without load. A Do not allow the starter motor to run continuously for more than 20 seconds. A Be sure to warm up the engine, not only in winter, but also in warmer seasons.
An insufficiently warmed-up engine can shorten its service life. A When there is a fear of temperature dropping below -15°C (5°F), daetach the battery from the machine, and keep it indoors in a safe area to be reinstalled just before the next operation. A If the glow lamp should redden too quickly or too slowly, immediately ask your KUBOTA dealer to check and repair it. A If the engine does not catch or start at 10 seconds after the starter switch is set at "STARTING", wait for another 30 seconds and then begin the engine starting sequence again. Do not allow the starter motor to run continuously for more than 20 seconds.
Ambient temperature Preheating time Ordinary heat type With glow lamp timer Above 10°C (50°F) NO NEED See NOTE: 10°C (50°F) to -5°C (23°F) Approx. 5 seconds *Below -5°C (23°F) Approx. 10 seconds Limit of continuous use 20 seconds