Cold Weather Starting - Kubota D1703-M-E Operator's Manual

4. Insert the key into the key switch and
turn it to the "OPERATION" position.
(A) "OFF" SWITCHED OFF
(B) "ON" OPERATION
(C) "GL" PREHEATING
(D) "ST" STARTING
5. Turn the starter switch to the
"PREHEATING" position to allow the
glow lamp to redden.
(with lamp timer in use)
A The glow lamp goes out in about 5 seconds when the
lamp timer is up. Refer to this for pre-heating.
Even with the glow lamp off, the glow plug can be pre-
heated by turning the starter switch to the
"PREHEATING" position.
6. Turn the key to the "STARTING"
position and the engine should start.
Release the key immediately when the
engine starts.
7. Check to see that the oil pressure lamp
and charge lamp are off. If the lamps
are still on, immediately stop the
engine, and determine the cause.
(See "CHECKS DURING OPERATION" in
"OPERATING THE ENGINE" section.)
A If the oil pressure lamp should be still on, immediately
stop the engine and check;
- if there is enough engine oil.
- if the engine oil has dirt in it.
- if the wiring is faulty.
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(A) "GL" PREHEATING
(B) "OFF" SWITCHED OFF
(C) "ON" OPERATION
(D) "ST" STARTING
OPERATING THE ENGINE
8. Warm up the engine at medium speed
without load.
A If the glow lamp should redden too quickly or too
slowly, immediately ask your KUBOTA dealer to
check and repair it.
A If the engine does not catch or start at 10 seconds
after the starter switch is set at "STARTING" position,
wait for another 30 seconds and then begin the engine
starting sequence again. Do not allow the starter
motor to run continuously for more than 20 seconds.

COLD WEATHER STARTING

If the ambient temperature is below -5 C(23 F)* and the
engine is very cold, start it in the following manner:
Take steps (1) through (4) above.
5. Turn the key to the "PREHEATING"
position and keep it there for a certain
period mentioned below.
A Shown below are the standard preheating times for
various temperatures. This operation, however, is not
required, when the engine is warmed up.
Ambient temperature
Above 10 C (50 F)
10 C (50 F) to -5 C (23 F)
*Below -5 C (23 F)
Limit of continuous use
6. Turn the key to the "STARTING"
position and the engine should start.
(If the engine fails to start after 10 seconds, turn off
the key for 5 to 30 seconds. Then repeat steps (5)
and (6).)
A Do not allow the starter motor to run continuously for
more than 20 seconds.
A Be sure to warm up the engine, not only in winter, but
also in warmer seasons. An insufficiently warmed-up
engine can shorten its service life.
A When there is fear of temperature dropping below
-15 C (5 F) detach the battery from the machine, and
keep it indoors in a safe area, to be reinstalled just
before the next operation.
5
Preheating time
NO NEED
Approx. 5 seconds
Approx. 10 seconds
20 seconds