Driving The Excavator - Kubota KX61-3 Operating Instructions Manual

Check if the air intake in the right side panel, the radiator and the oil cooler are very dirty. If necessary, clean
the radiator (page 97).
The same applies if the warning light flashes red and the following message displays:
Watch the fuel gauge. If the bar is near to the "E", refuel the excavator (page 80). The same applies if the
warning light (5.1 L of fuel remaining) flashes yellow and the following message displays:
Also stop the engine immediately if
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the engine speed rises or drops suddenly,
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abnormal noises are heard,
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the excavating devices do not respond to the control lever as expected or
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the exhaust fumes are black or white. When the engine is still cold, white smoke for a short time is normal.

Driving the excavator

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Adhere to the general safety rules (page 12) and the safety rules for operation (page 46).
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Carry out pre-operational services (page 49).
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Start the engine (page 56).
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Check the displays and indicators (page 57).
Ensure that the boom and the dozer are in the
direction of travel as shown in the figure.
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