Starting The Engine - Kubota U17-3a Operating Instructions Manual

Starting the engine

Push throttle lever (1) in the following direction
Insert the key into the starter switch (2) and turn it to the RUN
position.
The excavator is equipped with an anti-theft system. If
the excavator is started with the wrong key, the indica-
tor "Pull out key" (figure below/6) lights up on the dis-
play and control unit.
If the bunch of keys contains metal parts, such as key rings or other keys, the engine might fail to
start.
If the machine is equipped with a driving warning buzzer (optional), then the buzzer will sound when
the drive lever is actuated, either before the machine starts to move or while it is moving.
If the control lever lock is not raised, the warning light (5) shines yel-
low, the engine cannot be started.
The pre-glowing indicator (1) lights up briefly. The engine can be
started after it goes off.
The engine oil pressure indicator (3) lights up and goes out after the
engine has been started.
The charge indicator (4) lights up and goes out after the engine has
been started.
If the indicators do not light up when the starter switch is in the RUN
position, remove the key and contact suitably skilled personnel.
If the fuel reserve indicator (2) flashes yellow, there is only a little
fuel left in the tank, refuel excavator (page 93).
Raise the control lever lock.
Turn the starter switch to the START position and hold it there until the engine has started. Release the starter
switch.
Lower the left control console and make sure that the control lever lock engages.
Let the engine run at middle speed until the operating temperature has been reached.
After the engine has reached its operating temperature, set the engine speed required for operation:
Pull throttle lever in the direction of
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until the required revolutions per minute have been reached.
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