Operating The Engine In Freezing Conditions; Block Heater (If Equipped); Stopping The Engine; Warming Up The Engine - Kubota LX2620 Operator's Manual

OPERATING THE ENGINE
8. Check the Easy Checker indicators.
a. When the key is turned "ON", engine oil
pressure warning indicator and electrical charge
warning indicator should come on.
If an issue should occur while the engine is
running, the indicator lamp corresponding to
problem will turn "ON".
b. If the parking brake warning indicator does not
illuminate, make sure the parking brake is set.
(1) Key switch
(1) Easy Checker
(2) Engine oil pressure warning indicator
(3) Electrical charge warning indicator
(4) Engine overheat warning indicator
(5) Master system warning indicator
9. Turn the key to "START" position and release when
the engine starts.
IMPORTANT :
• Because of the safety devices, the engine
will not start except when the PTO clutch
lever is placed in the "OFF" position.
• If the engine fails to start after 10 seconds,
turn off the key for 30 seconds. Then repeat
steps 7 through 8. To protect the battery and
the starter, make sure that the starter is not
continuously turned for more than 10
seconds.
10. Check to see that all the indicators on the Easy
Checker are "OFF".
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OPERATING THE ENGINE IN FREEZING CONDITIONS

If an indicator is still on, immediately stop the
engine and determine the cause.
OPERATING THE ENGINE IN
FREEZING CONDITIONS

1. Block heater (if equipped)

A block heater is available as an option from your
dealer. It will assist you in starting your tractor when the
ambient temperature is below -15 ℃ (5 ℉).

STOPPING THE ENGINE

1. After slowing the engine to idle, turn off the key
switch to the "OFF" position.
2. Remove the key.
NOTE :
• If removing the key does not stop the engine,
contact your local Kubota dealer.

WARMING UP THE ENGINE

WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death:
• Set the parking brake during warm-up.
• Set all shift levers to the "NEUTRAL" positions
and to place PTO clutch lever in "OFF" position
during warm-up.
For 5 minutes after engine start-up, allow the engine to
warm up without applying any load; this is to allow oil to
reach every engine part. If load should be applied to
the engine without this warm-up period, seizure,
breakage, or premature wear may develop.
1. Warm-up and transmission fluid at
low temperature range
Hydraulic oil serves as transmission fluid. In cold
weather, the oil may be cold with increased viscosity.
High oil viscosity can cause delayed oil circulation or
abnormally low hydraulic pressure for some time after
engine start-up. Delayed oil circulation and low
hydraulic pressure, in turn, can result in damage to the
hydraulic system.
To prevent the above,
instructions:
Warm up the engine at about 50 % of rated rpm
according to the following table:
observe the following
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