Safety Instructions For Starting The Engine; Starting The Engine - Kubota U17-3a Operating Instructions Manual

Operation

Safety instructions for starting the engine

The excavator is equipped with an anti-theft system (page 76).
When starting the excavator for the first time on a work day, carry out the pre-operational ser-
vices (page 46).
Make sure that there are no persons within the excavator's working area. It is essential to warn
persons in the vicinity of the excavator by briefly honking the horn.
Make sure that all operational controls are in the neutral position.
Starting the excavator is only allowed when the operator is sitting on the operator's seat.
Before starting the engine, make the necessary operator station adjustments (page 51).
If the engine does not start immediately, cease the starting procedure. Wait a short time before
reattempting a start. If the engine does not start after several attempts, contact skilled personnel.
If the battery is discharged, jump-start the excavator (page 70).
Do not use Start Pilot or similar substances as a starting aid.

Starting the engine


Move the throttle lever (1) to
The excavator is equipped with an anti-theft sys-
tem. If someone tries to start the excavator with the
wrong key, the following message will be displayed:
If the bunch of keys contains metal parts, such as
key rings or other keys, the engine might fail to
start.
If the control lever lock is not raised, the following message will be displayed:
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