Kubota GL6000-AUS Operator's Manual page 33

C Warm-up in cold ambient temperatures
In cold weather, the engine oil may be cold with in-
creased viscosity. This can delay oil circulation or ab-
normally low oil pressure for some time after engine
start-up. This can result trouble in the lubrication circuit
or damage to the engine moving parts.
To prevent the above problems, perform the following
instructions:
Warm up the engine at rated revolution with no load.
Ambient temperature
Above 0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F) to -10°C (14°F)
Below -10°C (14°F)
10.Turn ON the circuit breaker on the
control panel.
(1) Circuit breaker
(2) "ON"
A When there is a severe overload or short circuit in
the wiring of the generator, the circuit breaker turns
OFF. If this happens, eliminate the cause and then
turn the circuit breaker ON again.
11.Turn ON the electrical device switches
for the connections.
Warm-up time requirement
At least 10 minutes
10 to 20 minutes
More than 20 minutes
OPERATING THE GENERATOR
B 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 (5) in "STARTING THE EN-
GINE" section.
6. Turn the starter switch (key) to the
"PREHEAT" position until the glow plug
indicator goes off.
A If the ambient temperature is low, the preheating
time will take longer.
A Shown below are the standard preheating times for
various temperatures. This operation, however, is
not required, when the engine is warmed up.
Ambient temperature
Above 10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F) to
-5°C (23°F)
*Below -5°C (23°F)
Limit of continuous use
7. Turn the key to "START" position and
the engine should start.
(If the engine fails to start after 10 seconds, turn
off the key for 30 seconds. Then repeat steps (6)
and (7) above.)
A Do not allow the starter motor to run continuously for
more than 10 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 possibility of temperature drops below
-15°C (5°F) detach the battery from the machine,
and keep it indoor in a safe area. Reinstalled the
battery before the next operation.
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Preheating time
NO NEED
Until glow lamp goes off
Approx. 5 seconds after
the glow lamp goes off
20 seconds