Cold Weather Starting; Stopping The Engine - Kubota STV32 Operator's Manual

C Check Easy Checker (TM) lamps:
1. When the key is turned "ON", lamps (3) (5) should
come on. If trouble should occur at any location while
the engine is running, the warning lamp corresponding
to that location comes on.
2. The Bi-speed turn indicator (6) comes on while Bi-
speed turn switch is engaged "ON" and goes off when
disengaged "OFF" it.
(1) Easy checker (TM)
(2) Key switch
(3) Electrical charge
(4) Glow plug indicator
A Daily checks with the Easy Checker(TM) only, are not
sufficient. Never fail to conduct daily checks carefully
by referring to Daily Check. (See "DAILY CHECK" in
"PERIODIC SERVICE" section.)
8. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
9. Turn the key to "PREHEAT" position
and hold it there until glow plug
indicator goes off.
For the appropriate preheating time, refer to the table
below:
Temperature
Over 0 C until the glow plug indicator goes off.
add preheat for about 5 sec.
0 to -5 C
after goes off.
10. Turn the key to "START" position and
release when the engine starts.
(5) Engine oil pressure
(6) Bi-speed turn indicator
(7) Hazard light indicator
(8) High beam indicator
Preheating Time
OPERATING THE ENGINE
A Because of the safety devices, the engine will not start
except when the PTO clutch control switch is placed in
the "OFF" position, speed control pedal is placed in the
"NEUTRAL" position and clutch pedal is disengaged.
BCold Weather Starting
When the ambient temperature is below -5 C 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 9 and 10. To protect the battery and the starter,
make sure that the starter is not continuously turned for
more than 10 seconds.)
11. Check to see that all the lamps on the
Easy Checker (TM) are "OFF".
If a lamp is still on, immediately stop the engine and
determine the cause.
12. Release the clutch pedal

STOPPING THE ENGINE

1. After slowing the engine to idle, turn the
key to "OFF".
2. Remove the key.
A If key does not stop the engine, consult your local
KUBOTA Dealer.
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