Starting The Engine - Kubota SSV65 Operator's Manual

OPERATION OF THE ENGINE

1. Starting the engine

WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death:
• The operator should not depend solely on the
warning lights, but should always conduct the
routine checks section.
(See MAINTENANCE INTERVALS on page 74)
IMPORTANT :
• The starter motor consumes large current.
Avoid running it longer than 10 seconds
continuously.
If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds,
follow the following procedure.
1. Once set the key to the [STOP] position.
2. Wait for 20 seconds or longer.
3. Repeat the following step 2. through step 5..
• If the battery is dead and must be connected to
another battery with jumper cable, be sure to
use a 12 V battery. Never use any 24 V batteries.
Before starting the engine, make sure that the armrests
are in the raised position, the control levers and the
pedals are in their neutral position, and the seat belt is
fastened correctly.
(1) Left control (traveling) lever
(2) Right control (front operat-
ing) lever
Start the engine in the following manner:
1. Set the engine-speed-control-dial to 1/2 position
and keep the accelerator pedal free.
SSV65,SSV75
(3) Armrest
(4) Engine speed control dial
(1) Engine speed control dial
2. Insert the key into the starter switch and turn it to
the [RUN] position.
(1) Starter switch
The glow-plug-indicator will light up while the
engine is preheated and will go out automatically
after preheating is finished.
3. Make sure that the
the instrument panel.
If not, the system is malfunctioned. Contact your
local KUBOTA dealer.
(1) Engine oil pressure indicator (2) Battery charge warning light
OPERATION
(2) Accelerator pedal
(A) STOP
(B) RUN
(C) START
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