Block Heater (Option); Stopping The Engine; Warming Up; Warm-Up Transmission Oil At Low Ambient Temperatures - Kubota B2920 Operator's Manual

8. Fully depress the clutch pedal, turn
the key to "PREHEAT" position and
hold it for about 2 to 3 seconds.
Temperature
Over 0 C (32 F)
0 to -5 C (32 to 23 F)
-5 to -15 C (23 to 5 F)
A Glow plug indicator (5) comes on while engine is being
preheated.
9. Turn the key to "START" position and
release when the engine starts.
A [HST type]
Because of the safety devices, the engine will not start
except when the PTO gear shift lever is placed in the
"OFF" position, the speed control pedal is placed in the
"NEUTRAL" position, and the clutch pedal is
disengaged.
A [Manual transmission type]
Because of the safety devices, the engine will not start
except when the PTO gear shift lever is placed in the
"OFF" position, the main gear shift lever is placed in
the "NEUTRAL" position, and the clutch pedal is
disengaged.
C Cold Weather Starting
When the ambient temperature is below -5
the engine is very cold. If the engine fails to start, turn off
the key for 30 seconds. Then repeat steps 8 and 9. To
protect the battery and the starter, make sure that the
starter is not continuously turned for more than 30
seconds.
BBlock Heater (Option)
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 -15
10. 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.
11. Release the clutch pedal
Preheating Time
2 to 3 sec.
5 sec.
10 sec.
(23 ) and
(5 )
OPERATING THE ENGINE

STOPPING THE ENGINE

1. After slowing the engine to idle, turn the
key to "OFF".
2. Remove the key.

WARMING UP

To avoid personal injury:
A Be sure to set the parking brake during warm-
up.
A Be sure to set all shift levers to the "NEUTRAL"
positions and to place PTO lever in "OFF"
position during warm-up.
For five minutes after engine start-up, allow engine to
warm up without applying any load, this is to allow oil to
reach every engine part. If load should be applied to the
engine without this warm-up period, trouble such as
seizure, breakage or premature wear may develop.
BWarm-up Transmission Oil at Low
Ambient Temperatures
Hydraulic oil serves as transmission fluid. In cold weather,
the oil may be cold with increased viscosity. This can
cause delayed oil circulation or abnormally low hydraulic
pressure for some time after engine start-up. This in turn
can result in trouble in the hydraulic system. To prevent
the above, observe the following instructions:
Warm up the engine at about 50 % of rated rpm according
to the table below:
Ambient temperature
Above 0 C (32 F)
0 to -10 C (32 to 14 F)
-10 to -20 C (14 to -4 F)
Below -20 C (-4 F)
A Do not operate the tractor under full load condition until
it is sufficiently warmed up.
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Warm-up time requirement
At least 5 minutes
5 to 10 minutes
10 to 15 minutes
More than 15 minutes