Kubota — Cold Weather Starting
Operation · Engine starting
From a Kubota operator's manual covering: GL 11000, GL 7000, GL 9000, GL11000, GL11000-STD, GL11000-USA, GL6000, GL6000-AUS, GL6000-STD, GL7000, GL7000-STD, GL7000-USA…. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Kubota GL 11000, Kubota GL 7000, Kubota GL 9000, Kubota GL11000-STD, Kubota GL11000-USA, Kubota GL6000, Kubota GL6000-AUS, Kubota GL6000-STD, Kubota GL7000-STD, Kubota GL7000-USA, Kubota Z482 / D722 engine, Kubota Z482 engine
Before you start
- Do not allow the starter motor to run continuously for more than 10 seconds.
- Do not use ether or any starting fluid.
Procedure
- Take steps (1) through (5) in Starting the Engine section.
- Turn the starter switch key to PREHEAT until the glow plug indicator goes off.
- Below -5°C (23°F): preheat approx. 5 seconds after glow lamp goes off.
- Turn the key to START position; engine should start.
- If engine fails to start after 10 seconds, turn off key for 30 seconds, repeat.
Specs & values
- Preheating time: above 10°C no need; 10°C to -5°C until glow lamp goes off; below -5°C approx. 5 seconds after
- Warm-up: at least 10 min above 0°C; 10 to 20 min at 0 to -10°C; more than 20 min below -10°C
Full service-parts list: Kubota GL 11000 →, Kubota GL 7000 →, Kubota GL 9000 →, Kubota GL11000-STD →, Kubota GL11000-USA →, Kubota GL6000 →, Kubota GL6000-AUS →, Kubota GL6000-STD →, Kubota GL7000-STD →, Kubota GL7000-USA →, Kubota Z482 engine →
Source: Kubota operator's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.