Kubota — STARTING THE ENGINE

15 OPERATING THE ENGINE 6. Insert the key into the key switch and turn it "ON". (1) PTO clutch indicator (2) Electrical charge indicator (3) Engine oil pressure indicator (4) Heater indicator (5) Parking brake / Brake oil indicator "OFF" (Engine-Stop) "ON" (Engine-Run) A Daily checks with the Easy Checker(TM) only, are not sufficient. Never fail to conduct daily checks carefully by referring to Daily Check. (See "DAILY CHECK" in "PERIODIC SERVICE" section.) "ACC" (Electrical Power-accessories) "START" (Engine-Start) NOTE: ACC... A The accessories can be used while the engine is stopped. A Do not leave the key at "ACC" position. The battery will be quickly discharged.

Turn it back to "OFF" after use. 7. Fully depress the clutch pedal. 8. Turn the key to "START" position and release when the engine starts. C Check Easy Checker(TM) Lamps: 1. When the key is turned "ON", lamps (2) (3) should come on. If trouble should occur at any location while the engine is running, the indicator lamp corresponding to that location comes on. 2. Suppose that the engine coolant temperature is not high enough yet. The heater indicator (4) also comes on when the key is turned "ON" to preheat the engine and goes off automatically when preheat is completed. Illumination time of indicator varies according to the temperature of coolant 3.

The PTO clutch indicator (1) comes on while PTO clutch control lever is engaged "ON" and goes off when disengaged "OFF" it. 4. The parking brake / Brake oil warning lamp (5) comes on while parking brake is applied and goes off when it is released. A Because of the safety devices, the engine will not start except when the PTO clutch control lever is placed in the "OFF" position and main gear shift lever is placed in the "NEUTRAL" position. 9. Check to see that all the indicators on the Easy Checker(TM) are "OFF" . If an indicator is still on, immediately stop the engine and determine the cause. 10. Release the clutch pedal.