Kubota K008-3 Operator's Manual page 27

8 OPERATION OF THE ENGINE
3. Pull the throttle lever all the way back.
4. Insert the key into the starter switch and turn
it to position "ON".
5. Turn the key to position "Preheat".
(approx. 5 seconds)
6. Turn the key to position "Start" and release
after the engine has started; it will
automatically return to the position "ON".
7. Check if all alarm lamps have gone out.
Should an alarm lamp still be lit up, stop the
engine and check for the cause.
Malfunction Indicator (Quick Diagnosis)
Alarm Lamp "Battery Charge"
This lamp lights up when there is a malfunction
in the electrical system. The lamp lights up
when the key is in the "ON" position and goes
out as soon as the engine starts.
(A) "PREHEAT"
(B) "OFF"
(C) "ON"
(D) "START"
Alarm Lamp "Engine Oil Pressure"
This lamp lights up when there is an abnormality
in the engine oil circulation.
It lights up when the key is in the "ON" position
and goes out as soon as the engine starts
running. Should the lamp light up while the
engine is running, check the engine oil level.
Alarm Lamp "Fuel Level too Low"
This lamp lights up when the fuel level in the fuel
tank is lower than 0.58 gal (2 L). The lamp lights
up for three seconds to check the dead lamp
when the key is in the "ON" position while the
engine is stopped.
The lamp goes out when the key is in the
"START" position while the dead lamp check is
lit.
Alarm Lamp
"Water temperature warning"
This lamp lights up if the cooling system gets in
trouble while the engine is running. The lamp
lights up for three seconds to check the dead
lamp when the key is in the "ON" position while
the engine is stopped.
The lamp goes out when the key is in the
"START" position while the dead lamp check is
lit. If the lamp stays on with the engine running,
interrupt the operation and keep the engine at
idling speed for about 5 minutes and then stop
the engine. Now check the following points.
(1) Check for cooling water shortage and
leak.
(2) Check the fan belt for looseness.
(3) See if the radiator is covered with mud
or dirt.