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OPERATING THE ENGINE
COLD WEATHER STARTING
If the ambient temperature is below -5
engine is very cold, follow the procedure below after
taking the step 1 through 8 in the previous pages.
9. Turn the key to "ON" (glow plug) and
keep it there until glow plug indicator
goes off.
(1) Glow plug indicator
10. 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 (9) and (10). 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
(23
) and the
(-4
).
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. After slowing the engine to idle, turn the
key to "OFF".
2. Remove the key.
A If key does not stop the engine, consult your local
KUBOTA Dealer.
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 5 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 in the Low
Temperature Range
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
(32
)
0 to -10
(32 to 14
)
-10 to -20
(14 to -4
Below -20
(-4
)
A Do not operate the tractor under full load condition until
it is sufficiently warmed up.
Warm-up time requirement
At least 10 minutes
10 to 20 minutes
)
20 to 30 minutes
More than 30 minutes
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