Emergency Stop Functions; Manual Engine Stop; Refuelling The Excavator - Kubota K008-3 Operating Instructions Manual

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Disconnect the second jumper cable from the positive terminal of the excavator battery first, and then from
the positive terminal of the helping vehicle.
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Refit the positive terminal cover on the excavator battery and install the cover and rubber mat.
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If the jumper cables will be required for the next start of the excavator, check the battery and the alterna-
tor's charging circuit, contact skilled personnel, if necessary.

Emergency stop functions

In an emergency, the engine can be stopped manually.

Manual engine stop

If the engine cannot be stopped with the key, it can be stopped
manually.
You can only stop the engine with the starter switch
when the speed lever is pushed back (idle speed).
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Open the engine hood (page 74).
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To stop the engine, push lever (1) in direction of arrow until
the engine is stationary.
Caution! Do not touch the fan wheel → risk of
injury.
The excavator may only be taken back into operation after the malfunction has been eliminated.

Refuelling the excavator

When refuelling the excavator, smoking, an open flame, or other sources of ignition are not al-
lowed. The danger zone must be marked with signs. A fire extinguisher must be kept at hand in
the danger zone.
Spilled fuel must be bound immediately with an oil binding agent. The contaminated oil binding
agent must be disposed of in accordance with the applicable environmental regulations.
If no pumping station is available, the diesel fuel may only be stored in approved canisters.
Refuel the excavator in time so that the fuel tank is not running empty. Air in the fuel system can
damage the fuel injection pump.
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