Kubota XN12-8 Operation Manual page 19

Safety
Safety Measures at Start
actuated and all joysticks and pedals are in
neutral.
● Check whether the safety lock handle is at
locking position.
● Ensure there is no person near the machine.
● Start and operate the machine only in
driver seat.
● Do not attempt to start the engine by short
circuiting the terminals of starter device.
Start by Jumper Cable
Start by jumper cable only as per the
recommended method. The improper use of
jumper cable will result in battery explosion or
unexpected machine motions.
Please refer to "In event of no battery power" to
understand more operation description information.
After Start of Engine
After the start of engine, fulfill following
operations and checking in a place without
personnel or obstacle. Upon detection of any
malfunction, stop the engine as per the
procedure and report malfunction.
Warm up the engine and hydraulic oil.
Check all instruments and warning devices for
normal functioning.
Check for presence of noise.
Test the engine speed control.
Operate all control devices to ensure normal
functioning.
For Cold Weathers
Take cautions that the frozen ground, footplates,
and handrails are slip. Under cold weathers, do
not touch any metal part of machine by bare
hands. Your skin will be frozen on metal part to
cause serious injuries.
Do not use ethyl ether or starting fluid on the
engine. The starting fluid can cause explosion
and serious injuries or deaths.
Warm up the engine and hydraulic oil.
Operating joysticks without warm-up will result
in slow or inappropriate reaction or movement
of machine to cause accident.
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