Kubota K008-3 Operating Instructions Manual page 64

Under cold engine conditions:

Set the throttle lever (1) between medium and maximum
engine speed.
At engine operating temperature:

Set the throttle lever (1) to idle speed.

Insert the key into the starter switch (5) and turn it to the
RUN position.
When switching the starter switch to the RUN
position, the fuel level indicator (1) and the coolant
temperature indicator (4) are tested for functionali-
ty. Both indicators will light up for three seconds.
If the fuel level indicator (1) lights up, there are only 2.0 L of fuel
left. Refuel the excavator (page 87).
The engine oil pressure indicator (2) lights up and goes off after
the engine has started.
The charge lamp (3) lights up and goes off after the engine has
started.
The coolant temperature indicator (4) lights up and goes off after
the engine has started.
Under cold engine conditions:

Turn the starter switch to the PREHEAT position for 5 to 15 seconds, depending on the outside tempera-
ture.

Turn the starter switch to the START position and release it as soon as the engine has started.
The switch will return automatically to the RUN position.
Some smoke is normal after starting the engine, even if it lasts a few seconds.

Set the throttle lever to idle speed and warm up the engine for approx. 5 minutes.
Operate the engine at low speed until operating temperature is reached.
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