OPERATING THE MOWER
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OPERATING THE MOWER
To avoid serious injury or death:
A
Do not operate the mower without the
discharge deflector being in place properly.
A
This machine is equipped with the KRA (KUBOTA
Reverse Awareness) system.
This feature shuts down the engine if the operator
attempts reverse travel while any PTO driven
implement is engaged. The purpose of the KRA
system is to increase operator awareness of the risk of
back-over accidents. The KRA system incorporates an
override switch on the dash that allows the operator to
override the system and keep the PTO engaged
during reverse travel. KUBOTA strongly recommends
against overriding the KRA system, but if the operator
deems it absolutely necessary and safe to do so, he
may activate the override switch. The override switch
light flashes while activated as a reminder to the
operator that the PTO (i.e. mower, grass catcher,
snowblower, etc.) remains engaged during reverse
travel. The operator should return the KRA system to
normal operating mode as soon as possible by
momentarily disengaging the PTO.
B
KRA system Normal Operating Mode
1. Start the engine.
2. Set the throttle lever to the "FAST" position.
3. Push down the PTO lever to the "ENGAGED" position.
B
PTO Lever
To engage mower blade, push the PTO lever to the
"ENGAGED" position. To stop the mower blades, pull the
PTO lever to the "DISENGAGED" position.
A
When attempting to operate the machine in reverse
with the PTO engaged, the engine will shut down.
A
If you dismount from the seat while the PTO is running,
the engine will stop automatically. (Operator Presence
Control)
A
Before starting the engine, pull the PTO lever to the
"DISENGAGED" position and depress brake pedal,
otherwise, the starter will not operate.
A
For best cut quality and performance, always mow
with the throttle lever in "FAST" position.
Use the speed control pedal to select the desired mowing
speed range.
1. Control ground speed by using the speed control
pedal of the machine.
A
Keep the mower deck in the fully raised position when
the mower is not engaged.
(1) Throttle lever
: "FAST" position
: "SLOW" position
(1) PTO lever
: "ENGAGED"
: "DISENGAGED"
(1) During heavy duty use, operate the machine at a
slower ground speed or go over the area twice.
The first pass should be with the deck at the highest
cutting position, then mow to desired height.
(2) The mower will not cut cleanly if the ground speed is
too high or if the blade speed drops due to an
overload.
