Stopping The Engine; Observation Of The Displays After Starting And During Operation - Kubota K008-5 Operating Instructions Manual

Operation

Stopping the engine

If the engine is to be stopped to take the excavator out of operation, the services for placing the ex-
cavator out of operation (page 105) must be carried out.
Set the throttle lever to idle speed.
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Turn the starter switch to the STOP position and remove the key.
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Observation of the displays after starting and during operation

The operator must observe the indicators and displays after starting and during operation.
If the engine oil pressure indicator lights up during operation, immediately stop the engine and contact
skilled personnel. See Troubleshooting (page 121).
If the charge lamp lights up during operation, immediately stop the engine and contact skilled person-
nel. See Troubleshooting (page 121).
If the fuel level indicator lights up, there are only 2 l of fuel left. Refuel the excavator (page 109). See
Troubleshooting (page 121).
If the coolant temperature indicator lights up during operation, park the machine at a safe location and
allow the engine to idle. Turn off the engine after it has idled for about 5 min. and check the level of the
coolant (page 69). See Troubleshooting (page 121).
Also stop the engine immediately if
the engine speed rises or drops suddenly,
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abnormal noises are heard,
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the excavating devices do not respond to the control lever as expected or
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the exhaust fumes are black or white. When the engine is still cold, white smoke for a short time is normal.
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