Kubota Z411 Operator'S Manual Download

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• Use special caution when changing direction on

slopes. Slow down, and use extra caution when
changing direction on a slope.

Do not

• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary. If

necessary, turn uphill slowly and gradually.

• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or

embankments. The mower could suddenly turn
over if a wheel is over the edge of cliff or ditch, or if
an edge caves in.

• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could

cause sliding and loss of control.

• Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your

foot on the ground.

• Do not use the grass catcher on steep slopes.
• Do not start or stop suddenly on slopes. If tires lose

traction, disengage the PTO and proceed slowly
straight down the slope.

• Never

“freewheel”

. Do not let the machine travel

downhill with motion control levers at the neutral
lock position or in neutral.

• Do not operate the machine without the mower

deck installed.

7. Stopping the machine

• Park the machine on level ground.
• Make sure that the machine and all attachments

have come to a complete stop before you get off.

• Before you get off, apply the parking brake, place

the motion control levers in their neutral lock
positions,

disengage

the

PTO,

lower

all

attachments to the ground, turn off the engine, and
remove the key.

• Do not park the machine on dry grass or leaves.

TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE

• Disengage

power

attachment(s)

when

transporting or not in use.

• Do not tow this machine. Use a suitable truck or

trailer when transporting on public roads.

• Use extra care when loading or unloading the

machine into a trailer or truck. Use full width ramps
for loading machine into a trailer or truck.

• This machine is not allowed to be used on public

roads.

• Shut off fuel while storing or transporting.
• Tie the machine down securely using straps,

chains, cables, or ropes.

• Both front and rear straps should be directed down

and outward from the machine.

SERVICING AND STORAGE

1. Servicing the machine

• Before servicing, park the machine on a firm, level

surface and apply the parking brake. Remove the
key to prevent an accidental start-up.

• Allow the machine time to cool before touching the

engine, muffler and so on.

• Always stop the engine before refueling. Avoid

spills and overfilling. Wipe up spilled fuel
immediately.

(1) Fuel tank cap

• Use extra care when handling gasoline fuels. They

are flammable.
1. Use only an approved container.
2. Do not remove the fuel cap or refuel with the

engine running. Allow the engine to cool before
refueling. Do not smoke while refueling or when
standing near fuel.

3. Do not refuel the machine indoors and always

clean up spilled fuel or oil.

4. Do not store the machine or fuel container

inside where there is an open flame, such as in
a water heater.

• Do not smoke when working around battery or

when refueling. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars,
pipes, and other sources of ignition. Keep all sparks
and flames away from battery and fuel tank.

• Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or

trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground away from your vehicle
before filling.

• Remove equipment from the truck or trailer and

refuel  it  on  the  ground.  If  this  is  not  possible,  then
refuel  such  equipment  with  a  portable  container,
rather than from a fuel dispenser nozzle. Keep the
nozzle  in  contact  with  the  rim  of  the  fuel  tank  or
container  opening  at  all  times  until  fueling  is
complete. Do not use a nozzle lock open device.

• If fuel is spilled on clothing, change the clothing

immediately. Replace the fuel cap and tighten
securely.

SAFE OPERATION

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