OPERATING THE ENGINE 12 C Easy Checker(TM) Lamps: 1. When the key is turned "ON", lamps(3)(4) should come on. If trouble should occur at any location while the engine is running, the warning lamp corresponding to that location comes on. 2. The parking brake warning lamp(1) comes on while parking brake is applied and goes off when it is released. If the parking brake is released but the lamp stays on, it means that the brake system may be damaged. Have it checked by your local KUBOTA dealer before use. 7. Turn the key to "START" position and release when the engine starts.
A Because of safety devices, the engine will not start except when the range gear shift lever is placed in the "NEUTRAL" position. B Cold Weather Starting When the ambient temperature is below 0 (32 ) and the engine is very cold. If the engine fails to start after 10 seconds, turn off the key for 30 seconds. Then repeat steps 6 and 7. To protect the battery and the starter, make sure that the starter is not continuously turned for more than 10 seconds. B Engine Hand Throttle [if equipped] When the ambient temperature is below -15 (5 ) and the engine is very cold, pull the hand throttle to the "HIGH" position and turn the key switch to "START" position.
After the engine starts, push the hand throttle back to the "LOW" position. (1) Parking brake (2) Brake fluid (3) Electrical charge (4) Engine oil pressure (5) Glow plug (6) Hazard (if equipped) / Turn signal (if equipped) B Block Heater [if equipped] A block heater is available as an option from your dealer. It will assist you in starting your vehicle when the ambient temperature is below -20 (-4 ). A Daily checks with the Easy Checker(TM) only, are not sufficient. Never fail to conduct daily checks carefully by referring to "DAILY CHECK" in "PERIODIC SERVICE" section. 8. Check to see that all the warning lamps on the Easy Checker(TM) are "OFF". 6.
Turn the key to "PREHEAT" position and hold it for the preheating. If any warning lamp stays on, immediately stop the engine and determine the cause. For the appropriate preheating time, refer to the table below: A Glow plug indicator(5) comes on while key switch is in the "GLOW" position. Temperature Preheating Time Over 0 (32 ) 2 to 3 sec. -5 to 0 (23 to 32 ) 5 sec. -15 to -5 (5 to 23 ) 10 sec. Limit of continuous use 30 sec.