Kubota M100GX, Operator'S Manual

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14 OPERATING THE ENGINE
OPERATING THE ENGINE
To avoid personal injury:
A Read "Safe Operation" in the front of this
manual.
A
Read the danger, warning and caution labels
located on the tractor.
A To avoid the danger of exhaust fume
poisoning, do not operate the engine in a
closed building without proper ventilation.
A
Never start engine while standing on ground.
Start engine only from operator's seat.
A
Make it a rule to set all shift levers to the
"NEUTRAL" positions and to place PTO clutch
control switch in "OFF" position before starting
the engine.
A
When the engine is started, the machine height
may change unexpectedly. Before starting the
tractor, make sure the area near the machine is
clear of all persons and objects. [Front
suspension type].
A
Do not use starting fluid or ether.
A
To protect the battery and the starter, make sure that
the starter is not continuously turned for more than 10
seconds.
EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT DEVICES
To avoid personal injury:
A
During Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
regenerating operations, exhaust gases and
exhaust filter components reach temperatures
hot enough to burn people, or ignite or melt
common materials.
A
Keep tractor away from people, animals or
structures which may be susceptible to harm
or damage from hot exhaust gases.
A
During regeneration, white exhaust gases may
be visible. Do not allow regeneration in a non
ventilated garage or confined area.
A During regeneration, do not leave the tractor.
B Diesel Oxidation Catalyst and Diesel
Particulate Filter (DPF) Muffler
The Diesel Oxidation Catalyst and Diesel Particular Filter
(Hereinafter called DPF) serves to reduce hydrocarbons,
carbon monoxide and other toxic gases, all of which are
contained in diesel engine emissions, to harmless carbon
dioxide and water. The DPF also traps Particulate Matter
(PM).
To meet the emission regulations in your country, the DPF
is installed on your tractor.
Be sure to read this operator's manual before running in
your tractor.
It is imperative for the tractor owner and operator to
handle the DPF in a safe and environmentally responsible
manner.
A
When the DPF has trapped a specific amount of
particulate matter (PM), the engine computer starts
the process of regeneration or burning of soot
collected by the filter.
This burning process is called regeneration.
(1) Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)