EVERY 50 HOURS
1. Checking the engine start system
The engine start system in your machine is designed to
protect you while operating. Check the engine start
system periodically (daily is best) to test the function of
the engine start system before operation.
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Park the machine on a firm and level surface.
• 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.
See your local KUBOTA Dealer.
• Sit on the operator's seat for all tests except for
test 1.
IMPORTANT :
• Test the following before operating the
machine:
(1) Parking brake lock pedal
(2) Motion control lever
(3) Key switch
(4) PTO lever
Test 1 (operator not on the seat)
1. Securely set the parking brake.
2. Set the PTO lever to the
“DISENGAGE”
(OFF)
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.
Test 2 (operator on the seat)
1. Do not set the parking brake (release it from test 1).
2. Set the PTO lever to the
“DISENGAGE”
(OFF)
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.
Test 3 (operator on the seat)
1. Securely set the parking brake.
2. Shift the PTO lever 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. Shift the PTO lever 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. Shift the PTO lever 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 after a short time delay.
IMPORTANT :
• For this test only, the engine will shut off in a
few seconds.
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:
• Park the machine on a firm and level surface.
• 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.
See your local KUBOTA Dealer.
MAINTENANCE
EVERY 50 HOURS
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