Cold Weather Starting; Block Heater; Stopping The Engine; Warming Up - Kubota RTV900 Operator's Manual

7. Turn the key to "PREHEAT" position and
hold it for the preheating.
For the appropriate preheating time, refer to the table
below:
Temperature
Over 0 (32 )
0 to -5 (32 to 23 )
-5 to -15 (23 to 5 )
Limit of continuous use
A Glow plug indicator(4) comes on while key switch is in
the "GLOW" position or "START" position.
8. Turn the key to "START" position and
release when the engine starts.
A Because of safety devices, the engine will not start
except when the range gear shift lever is placed in the
"NEUTRAL" position and (if equipped) the hydraulic
outlet lever is placed in the "OFF" position.
BCold Weather Starting
When the ambient temperature is below 0
the engine is very cold. If the engine fails to start after 10
seconds, turn off the key for 30 seconds. Then repeat
steps 6 and 7. To protect the battery and the starter, make
sure that the starter is not continuously turned for more
than 30 seconds.
BBlock Heater
[if equipped]
A block heater is available as an option from your dealer.
It will assist you in starting your vehicle when the ambient
temperature is below -20
9. Check to see that all the lamps on the
Easy Checker(TM) are "OFF".
If any lamp stays on, immediately stop the engine and
determine the cause.
Preheating Time
2 to 3 sec.
5 sec.
10 sec.
30 sec.
(32 ) and
(-4 ).
OPERATING THE ENGINE

STOPPING THE ENGINE

1. After slowing the engine to idle, turn the key to "OFF".
2. Remove the key.
3. Return the engine hand throttle (if equipped) to its idle
engine speed position.

WARMING UP

To avoid personal injury:
A Be sure to set the parking brake during warm-
up.
A Be sure to set the range shift lever to the
"NEUTRAL" position and lock both the
hydraulic lift cylinder and the hydraulic outlet
levers to the
restricting plate (if equipped) during warm-up.
For 5 minutes after engine start-up, allow the engine to
warm up without applying any load. This is to allow oil to
reach every engine part. If load should be applied to the
engine without this warm-up period, trouble such as
seizure, breakage or premature wear may develop.
BWarm-Up Transmission Oil in the Low
Temperature Range
Hydraulic oil serves as transmission fluid. In cold weather,
the oil may be cold with increased viscosity. This can
cause delayed oil circulation or abnormally low hydraulic
pressure for some time after engine start-up. This in turn
can result in trouble in the hydraulic system.
To prevent the above, observe the following instructions:
Warm up the engine at about 50% of rated rpm according
to the table below:
Ambient temperature
Above 0 (32 )
-10 to 0 (14 to 32
-20 to -10 (-4 to 14
Below -20 (-4 )
A Do not operate the vehicle under full load condition
until it is sufficiently warmed up.
"NEUTRAL" position
Warm-up time requirement
Approx. 5 minutes
) 5 to 10 minutes
) 10 to 15 minutes
More than 15 minutes
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