Stopping The Engine; Check During Operating; Fuel Gauge - Kubota Z231KW-AU Operator's Manual

OPERATING THE ENGINE
IMPORTANT :
• Do not use starting fluid or ether.
• To protect the battery and the starter, make sure
that the starter is not continuously turned for
more than 10 seconds at a time.
If the engine does not start, allow a 60 seconds
cool down period between starting attempts.
• If the starter does not turn the engine over, shut
off the starter immediately. Do not make further
attempts to start the engine until the condition
is corrected. Do not jump start using another
battery.
Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer.
• Do not turn the key switch to the "START"
position while the engine is running.
• When the temperature is below 0 ℃ (32 ℉), run
the engine at medium speed to warm up the
lubricant of the engine and the transmission for
at least 10 minutes. If the machine is operated
before the lubricant is warm enough, the
machine operating life will be shortened.
• Do not operate the machine under full load until
it is sufficiently warmed up 2 or 3 minutes for
temperature above 0 ℃ (32 ℉).
• When the ambient temperature is less than
-15 ℃ (5 ℉), remove the battery from the
machine and store it somewhere warm until the
next operation.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

1. After setting the engine throttle to "SLOW", turn the
key switch to the "OFF" position.
2. Remove the key.
3. Do not leave the key switch at "ON" (key in the
"ON" position), as the battery will discharge when
the engine is not running.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Turn the carburetor fuel valve to the "STOP" (OFF)
position.
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(1) Fuel valve
IMPORTANT :
• Do not stop the engine when the machine is
on an incline for a long time. The engine oil
may go into the carburetor and the muffler
through the valve system.
• Before stopping the engine, place the
throttle control lever in the half speed
position to help prevent the engine from
backfiring.

CHECK DURING OPERATING

IMPORTANT :
Immediately stop the engine if:
• The engine suddenly
accelerates.
• Unusual noises suddenly occur.
• Exhaust fumes suddenly become discolored.
While operating, make the following checks to see that
all the parts are functioning normally:
• Fuel gauge on page 26
• Hour meter on page 27

1. Fuel gauge

The fuel gauge indicates the fuel level.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
(A) "STOP" (OFF)
(B) "RUN"
slows down
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