Throttle Lever And Choke Lever; Key Switch - Kubota Z723 Operator's Manual

14 OPERATING THE ENGINE
6. Set the choke lever to the "ON" position.
(1) Choke lever
7. Insert the key into the key switch. Turn
the key switch to the "START" position
and release the key to the "ON" position
when the engine starts.
A Because of the start interlocks, the engine can not be
started except when the PTO switch is disengaged
(OFF), the parking brake lock pedal is applied, motion
control levers are in "NEUTRAL LOCK" position and
the operator is sitting on the seat.
BThrottle Lever and Choke lever
Pulling the throttle lever backward decreases the engine
speed and pushing it forward increases the engine speed.
[For a Cold Engine]
Always set the choke lever to the "ON" position to start the
engine in cold conditions.
Gradually return the choke lever to the "OFF" position
after the engine starts and warms up.
The engine/equipment may be operated during the warm-
up period, but it may be necessary to leave the choke
partially on until the engine warms up.
[For a Warm Engine]
Always set the choke lever to the "OFF" position after the
engine starts.
"CHOKE ON"
"CHOKE OFF"
BKey Switch
OFF............ The position where the key can be
inserted into or removed from the
key switch. [When the key is turned
to this position, the engine shuts off.]
ON.............. The engine keeps running.
START........ Apply the parking brake and turn the
key switch to this position to start the
engine.
: "OFF"
: "ON"
A Do not use starting fluid or ether.
A To protect the battery and the starter, make sure that
the starter is not continuously turned for more than 10
seconds at a time.
If the engine does not start, allow 60 seconds cool
down period between starting attempts.
A If the starter does not turn the engine over, shut off the
starter immediately. Do not make further attempts to
start the engine until the condition is corrected. Do not
jump start using another battery.
Consult your local KUBOTA dealer.
A Do not turn the key switch to the "START" position
while the engine is running.
A When the temperature is below 0
engine at medium speed to warm up the lubricant of
the engine and the transmission for at least 10
minutes. If the machine is operated before the
lubricant is warm enough, the machine life will be
shortened.
A Do not operate the machine under full load until it is
sufficiently warmed up 2 or 3 minutes for temperature
above 0 (32 ).
: "START"
(32 ), run the