Cold Weather Starting; Block Heater (If Equipped) - Kubota M8540 NARROW Operator's Manual

14 OPERATING THE ENGINE
C Check Easy Checker(TM) Lamps:
1. When the key is turned "ON", lamps (2) (3) (5) should
come on. If trouble should occur at any location while
the engine is running,
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 switch is engaged "ON" and goes off
when disengaged "OFF" it.
(1) PTO clutch indicator
(2) Electrical charge indicator
(3) Engine oil pressure indicator
A Some of the Easy Checker(TM) lamps may come on
or go off depending on the positions of the lever and
switch.
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.)
7. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
8. Turn the key to "START" position and
release when the engine starts.
A Because of the safety devices, the engine will not start
except when the PTO clutch control switch is placed in
the "OFF" position and shuttle shift lever is placed in
the "NEUTRAL" position.
the indicator lamp
(4) Heater indicator
(5) Air cleaner indicator
9. Check to see that all the lamps on the
Easy Checker(TM) are "OFF".
If a lamp is still on, immediately stop the engine and
determine the cause.
10. Release the clutch pedal.

COLD WEATHER STARTING

If the ambient temperature is below 0
very cold, start it in the following manner:
Take steps 1 through 5 above.
Heater indicator comes on when the key is turned to "ON"
position and engine coolant temperature is below 0
and goes off automatically when preheat is completed.
(1) Heater indicator
7. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
8. Turn the key to the "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 through 8. To
protect the battery and the starter, make sure that the
starter is not continuously turned for more than 10
seconds.)
BBlock Heater (if equipped)
A block heater is available as an option from your dealer.
It will assist you in starting your tractor when the ambient
temperature is below -20
and the engine is
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