Kubota R540 Operator'S Manual Download

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4. Turn the starter key to the

[START]

position and

release after the engine has started.

5. Check if all warning indicators except hydraulic-

lock-indicator and parking-brake-indicator have
gone out. If a warning indicator still should be lit up,
stop the engine and then remove the starter key
and check for the cause.

IMPORTANT :

• The starter motor consumes large current.

Avoid running the starter motor longer than
10 seconds continuously.
If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds,
once set the starter key to the [STOP]
position, wait for 20 seconds or longer, and
repeat the step 2 through 5.

• If the battery is dead and must be connected

to another battery with jumper cable, be sure
to use a 12V battery. Never use any
24V batteries.

1. Checkpoints after starting the

engine

After starting the engine, but before starting operation,
check the following points:
1. The engine idle allows the engine lubricant to warm

up and penetrate every part of the engine.

NOTE :

• This idling is usually called “Warm-up”.

2. Once the engine has warmed up, check:

• The engine-oil-pressure-warning-indicator has

gone out.

• The battery-charge-indicator goes out when

engine speed is increased.

• The color of the exhaust is normal and no

abnormal noises or vibrations are heard or felt.

• No fluid is leaking from pipes or hoses.

(1) Battery charge indicator

(2) Engine oil pressure warning

indicator

Conditions to stop the engine immediately

If any following conditions should occur, stop the
engine immediately.

• The engine rpm increases or decreases suddenly.
• Sudden abnormal noises are heard.
• Exhaust is black.
• Warning indicator for engine oil lights up during

operation.

IMPORTANT :

• In the preceding cases, check the machine and

ask your local KUBOTA dealer to service.

STARTING THE ENGINE UNDER

COLD CONDITIONS

Start the engine in the manner in this section in cold
weather.
1. Turn the starter switch to the

[RUN]

position (glow

position) and hold until the indicator lamp has gone
out.

2. Move the starter switch to the

[START]

position to

crank and start engine.

3. Release the starter switch after the engine has

started.
Starter switch will automatically return to the

[RUN]

position.

IMPORTANT :

• Let the engine warm up after start-up for

approx. 10 minutes under no load conditions. If
the temperature of hydraulic fluid is too low, the
operations or the function of the pressure
sensors will be affected.
Do not operate the machine under full load
before the engine has warmed up enough.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

WARNING

To avoid personal injury or death:

• Do not keep the bucket or attachments in the

lifted position, because a person could
accidentally touch the levers and cause serious
accidents.

• Place the machine on the flat ground.

1. After slowing the engine to idle, turn the starter key

[STOP]

position.

2. Remove the starter key.

IMPORTANT :

• Do not stop the engine by shutting down the