Choke Knob; Throttle Lever; Key Switch - Kubota Z231KW-AU Operator's Manual

STARTING THE ENGINE
4. Place the motion control levers in the "NEUTRAL
LOCK" position.
(1) Motion control lever (LH)
(2) Motion control lever (RH)
5. Set the throttle lever as follows.
Place the throttle lever midway between the
"SLOW" and the "FAST" positions.

(1) Throttle lever

6. Set the choke knob to the "ON" position.

(1) Choke knob

Z231KW-AU
(A) "NEUTRAL LOCK" position
(B) "NEUTRAL" position (held by
hands)
(C) "FORWARD"
(D) "REARWARD"
(A) "FAST"
(B) "SLOW"
(P) "PULL" (ON)
(Q) "PUSH" (OFF)
7. Insert the key into the key switch. Turn the key
switch to the "START" position and release the key
to the "ON" position when the engine starts.
(See Key switch on page 25.)
IMPORTANT :
• Because of the start interlocks, the engine
can not be started except when the PTO
switch is disengaged (OFF), the parking
brake lever is applied, motion control levers
are in "NEUTRAL LOCK" position and the
operator is sitting on the seat.
8. Warm up the engine by running at medium speed.
1. Choke knob
Pull the choke knob to engage the choke.
Push in the choke knob to disengage the choke.
When the engine is cold
Always engage the choke to start the engine in cold
conditions.
The engine and equipment may be operated during the
warm-up period, but it may be necessary to leave the
choke partially on until the engine warms up.
When the engine is warm
Always place the throttle lever to the usual position
after the engine starts.
2. Throttle lever
Pull the throttle lever backward to decrease the engine
speed.
Push it forward to increase the engine speed.

3. Key switch

OFF
The position where the key can be inserted into or
removed from the key switch. When the key is
turned to this position, the engine shuts off.
ON
The engine keeps running.
START
Apply the parking brake and turn the key switch to
this position to start the engine.
OPERATING THE ENGINE
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