Choke Knob; Throttle Lever - Kubota Z232KW-AU Operator's Manual

STARTING THE ENGINE
3. Make sure that the PTO switch is in the
"DISENGAGED" (OFF) position.
(1) PTO switch
4. Place the motion control levers in the "NEUTRAL
LOCK" position.
(1) Motion control lever (LH)
(2) Motion control lever (RH)
5. Set the throttle lever as follows.
Place the throttle lever midway between the
"SLOW" and the "FAST" positions.

(1) Throttle lever

Z232KW-AU
(A) "ENGAGED" (ON)
(B) "DISENGAGED" (OFF)
(A) "NEUTRAL LOCK" position
(B) "NEUTRAL" position (held by
hands)
(C) "FORWARD"
(D) "REARWARD"
(A) "FAST"
(B) "SLOW"
6. Set the choke knob to the "ON" position.

(1) Choke knob

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.
(See Key switch on page 26.)
IMPORTANT :
• Because of the start interlocks, the engine
can not be started except when the PTO
switch is disengaged (OFF), the parking
brake lever is applied, motion control levers
are in "NEUTRAL LOCK" position and the
operator is sitting on the seat.
8. Place the choke knob to the "OFF" position and
warm up the engine by running at medium speed.
1. Choke knob
Pull the choke knob to engage the choke.
Push in the choke knob to disengage the choke.
When the engine is cold
Always engage the choke to start the engine in cold
conditions.
The engine and 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.
When the engine is warm
Always place the choke knob to the "OFF" position
when the engine is warm.
2. Throttle lever
Pulling the throttle lever backward decreases the
engine speed and pushing it forward increases the
engine speed.
OPERATING THE ENGINE
(P) "PULL" (ON)
(Q) "PUSH" (OFF)
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