Hour Meter; Cold Weather Starting; Warming Up; Warm-Up And Transmission Oil In The Low Temperature Range - Kubota ZG222A-AU Operator's Manual

BHour Meter
This meter gives readings for the hours the machine has
been operated for.
A As the hour meter works electrically, it starts to work
when the key switch is turned to "ON", regardless of
the engine running or not.

(1) Hour meter

COLD WEATHER STARTING

If the ambient temperature is below 0
engine is very cold, start it in the following manner:
1. Pull the choke knob out.
2. Turn the key switch to the START ("
A Operate the starter 5 seconds.
A If the engine does not start, wait 10 seconds.
A Repeat this procedure until the engine starts.
3. When the engine starts, release the key to the "ON"
(" ") position.
4. Place the throttle lever midway between the "SLOW"
and the "FAST" positions.

WARMING 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, the troubles such as
seizure, breakage or premature wear may develop.
BWarm-up and Transmission Oil in the Low
Temperature Range
Hydraulic oil serves as transmission oil. In cold weather,
the oil may be cold with increased viscosity. This can
cause delayed oil circulation or abnormally low hydraulic
pressure for some time after engine start-up. This in turn
can result in a trouble in the hydraulic system or a damage
to the hydraulic clutch.
To prevent the above, observe the following instructions:
Warm up the engine at about 50% of rated rpm according
to the table below:
(32 ) and the
Higher than 0
-10 to 0
") position.
-20 to -10
A Do not operate unless the engine is well warmed up. If
A If noises are heard after the hydraulic control lever has
OPERATING THE ENGINE
To avoid personal injury:
A Be sure to apply the parking brake during
warm-up.
Ambient temperature
(32 )
(14 to 32 )
(-4 to 14 )
Below -20 (-4 )
operation is attempted while the engine is still cold, the
hydraulic mechanism will not function properly and its
service life will be shortened.
been activated and the implement is lifting, the
hydraulic mechanism is not adjusted properly. Unless
corrected, the unit will be damaged. Contact your local
KUBOTA Dealer for adjustment.
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Warm-up time requirement
Approx. 5 minutes
5 to 10 minutes
10 to 15 minutes
More than 15 minutes