Warm-Up Transmission Oil In The Low Temperature Range; Jump Starting - Kubota RTV520 Operator's Manual

WARMING UP THE ENGINE
• Be sure to set the parking brake during
warmup.
• Be sure to set the range shift lever to the
"NEUTRAL" position.
For 5 minutes after engine start-up, allow engine to
warm up without applying any load. This is to allow
oil to reach every part of the engine. If load should
be applied to the engine without this warm-up period,
problems such as seizure, breakage or premature wear
may develop.
1. Warm-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,
instructions: Warm up the engine at about 50% of rated
rpm according to the following table:
Ambient temperature
Above 0 ℃ (32 ℉)
-10 to 0 ℃ (14 to 32 ℉)
-20 to -10 ℃ (-4 to 14 ℉)
Below -20 ℃ (-4 ℉)
IMPORTANT :
• Do not operate the vehicle under full load
condition until it is sufficiently warmed up.

JUMP STARTING

WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes,
sparks, and flames away from battery.
• If vehicle battery is frozen, do not jump start
engine.
• Do not connect other end of negative jumper
cable to negative terminal of vehicle battery.
• The parts such as the muffler may be hot.
Be careful not to get burned when connecting
jumper cables.
IMPORTANT :
• This vehicle has a 12 volt negative (-) ground
starting system.
• Use of a higher voltage source could result in
severe damage to vehicle's electrical system.
RTV520
observe the following
Warm-up time requirement
Approx. 5 minutes
5 to 10 minutes
10 to 15 minutes
More than 15 minutes
Use only the same voltage source when "Jump
starting" a low or dead battery.
When jump starting the engine, follow the instructions
below to safely start the engine.
1. Bring helper vehicle with a battery of the same
voltage as the disabled vehicle within easy cable
reach.
IMPORTANT :
• The vehicles must not touch.
2. Engage the parking brake of both vehicles and put
the shift lever in neutral. Shut the engine off.
3. Put on personal protective equipments such as
safety goggles and rubber gloves.
4. Ensure the vent caps are securely in place. (if
equipped)
5. Cover vent holes with damp rags. Do not allow the
rag to touch the battery terminals.
6. Attach the red clamp to the positive (red, (+) or
pos.) terminal of the dead battery and clamp the
other end of the same cable to the positive (red, (+)
or pos.) terminal of the helper battery.
7. Clamp the other cable to the negative (black, (-) or
neg.) terminal of the helper battery.
8. Clamp the other end to the engine block or frame of
the disabled vehicle as far from the dead battery as
possible.
9. Start the helper vehicle and let its engine run for a
few moments. Start the disabled vehicle.
OPERATING THE ENGINE
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