Cold Weather Starting; Stopping The Engine; Warming Up The Engine - Kubota RTV520 Operator's Manual

OPERATING THE ENGINE
3. Insert the key into the key switch and turn it "ON".
"OFF" (Engine-stop)
"ON" (Engine-run)
"START" (Engine-start)
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Easy Checker Lamps:
• When the key is turned "ON", lamps(2)(3)(4)
should come on. If trouble should occur at any
location while the engine is running, the warning
lamp corresponding to that location comes on.
• The brake indicator light(1) comes on.
– While parking brake is applied and goes off
when it is released.
– When the brake fluid is below the [MIN]
mark.
(Add the brake fluid to the [MAX] mark.)
(See Checking brake fluid level on page
58.)
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(1) Brake indicator light
(2) Engine diagnostic light
(3) Engine oil pressure light
(4) Electrical charge light
IMPORTANT :
• Daily checks with the Easy Checker
are not sufficient. Never fail to conduct daily
checks carefully.
(See DAILY CHECK on page 54.)
NOTE :
• For further details of Easy Checker
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Easy Checker
4. Turn the key to the "START" position and release
when the engine starts.
IMPORTANT :
• Because of safety devices, the engine will
not start except when the range gear shift
lever is placed in the "NEUTRAL" position.

1. Cold weather starting

Cold weather starting is defined as when the ambient
temperature is below 0 ℃ (32 ℉) and the engine is very
cold. If the engine fails to start after 10 seconds, turn
off the key for 30 seconds. Then repeat steps 3 and 4.
To protect the battery and the starter, make sure that
the starter is not continuously turned for more than 10
seconds.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

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

WARMING UP THE ENGINE

WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
STARTING THE ENGINE
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on page 34.
RTV520
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