15
OPERATING THE ENGINE
ENGLISH
WARMING UP
To avoid serious injury:
A
Be sure to apply the parking brake during
warm-up.
For 5 minutes after engine start-up, allow engine to warm
up without applying any load. This is to allow oil to reach
every part of the engine. If load should be applied to the
engine without this warm-up period, problems may
develop such as seizure, breakage or premature wear
may develop.
B
Warm-up and Transmission Oil in the Low
Temperature Range
Hydraulic oil serves as transmission fluid. 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 create problems with 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:
A
Do not operate unless the engine is well warmed up. If
operation is attempted while the engine is still cold, the
hydraulic mechanism will not function properly and its
service life will be shortened.
A
If noises are heard after the hydraulic control lever has
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.
JUMP STARTING
To avoid serious injury:
A
Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away from
battery.
A
If machine battery is frozen, do not jump start
engine.
A
Do not connect other end of negative (-) jumper
cable to negative (-) terminal of machine
battery.
When jump starting the engine, follow the instructions
below to safely start the engine.
1. Bring helper vehicle with a battery of the same voltage
as the disabled machine within easy cable reach.
"THE VEHICLES MUST NOT TOUCH".
2. Apply the parking brakes of both vehicles and put the
shift levers in neutral. Shut the engine off.
3. Put on safety goggles and rubber gloves.
4. Ensure the vent caps are securely in place.
(if equipped)
5. Attach the red clamp to the positive (red, (+) or pos.)
terminal of the dead battery and clamp the other end
of the same cable to the positive (red, (+) or pos.)
terminal of the helper battery.
6. Clamp the other cable to the negative (black, (-) or
neg.) terminal of the helper battery.
7. Clamp the other end to the engine block or frame of
the disabled machine as far from the dead battery as
possible.
8. Start the helper vehicle and let its engine run for a few
moments. Start the disabled machine.
9. Disconnect the jumper cables in the exact reverse
order of attachment. (Steps 7, 6 and 5).
Atmospheric temperature
Warm-up time
requirement Higher
Higher than 0
Approx. 5 minutes
-10 to 0
5 to 10 minutes
-20 to -10
10 to 15 minutes
Below -20
More than 15 minutes
(1) Dead battery
(2) Jumper cables
(3) Engine block or frame
(4) Helper battery
Connect cables in numerical order.
Disconnect in reverse order after use.