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Test 3 (operator on the seat)

1. Securely set the parking brake.
2. Set the PTO switch to the

“DISENGAGE”

(OFF)

position.

3. Grasp the motion control levers and move them

inward from the

“NEUTRAL LOCK”

position to the

“NEUTRAL”

position and then release the levers.

4. Turn the key switch to the

“START”

position.

5. The engine must not crank.

Test 4 (operator on the seat)

1. Securely set the parking brake.
2. Set the PTO switch to the

“ENGAGE”

(ON)

position.

3. Set the motion control levers to the

“NEUTRAL

LOCK”

position.

4. Turn the key switch to the

“START”

position.

5. The engine must not crank.

NOTE :

• If the engine cranks in tests 1 through 4,

consult your local KUBOTA Dealer to have the
unit checked before operation.

Test 5 (operator on the seat)

1. Start the engine.
2. Keep the parking brake securely set.
3. Set the PTO switch to the

“DISENGAGE”

(OFF)

position.

4. Grasp the motion control levers and move them

inward from the

“NEUTRAL LOCK”

position to the

“NEUTRAL”

position and then release the levers.

5. The engine must shut off.

NOTE :

• If the engine keeps running in test 5, consult

your local KUBOTA Dealer to have the unit
checked before operation.

2. Checking the OPC system

The  operator  presence  control  (OPC)  system  in  your
machine  is  designed  to  protect  you  while  operating.
Check  the  OPC  system  periodically  (daily  is  best)  to
test function of the OPC system before operation.

WARNING

To avoid serious injury or death:

• Do not allow anyone near the machine while

testing.

• If the machine does not pass one of the

following tests, do not operate the machine.
Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer.

(1) Parking brake lever
(2) Motion control lever
(3) Key switch
(4) PTO switch
(5) Seat switch

Test 1 (operator on the seat)

1. Start the engine.
2. Do not set the parking brake.
3. Set the PTO switch to the

“DISENGAGE”

(OFF)

position.

4. Stand up. Do not get off the machine.
5. The engine must shut off.

Test 2 (operator on the seat)

1. Start the engine.
2. Do not set the parking brake.
3. Set the PTO switch to the

“ENGAGE”

(ON)

position.

4. Stand up. Do not get off the machine.
5. The engine must shut off.

NOTE :

• If the engine keeps running in tests 1 through 2,

consult your local KUBOTA Dealer to have the
unit checked before operation.

3. Checking the muffler and spark

arrester (if equipped)

WARNING

Running engines produce heat. Engine parts,
especially the muffler, become extremely hot.
Severe thermal burns can occur on contact.
Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass, brush,
and so on can catch fire.
To avoid serious injury or death:

• Allow the muffler, engine cylinder and fins to

cool before touching.

• Remove accumulated debris from the muffler

area and cylinder area.

• It is a violation of California Public Resource

Code, Section 4442, to use or operate the
engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered,

EVERY 50 HOURS

PERIODIC SERVICE

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