Kubota M4N-071, Operator'S Manual

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testing, service or repair with the rear wheels off
the ground, make sure:
• Battery is disconnected and engine is not
started.
If it is necessary to run the engine, make sure:
• Both front and rear wheels are off the ground
and secured with stands before starting engine.
When you step on the brake pedal while driving in 2WD
mode, the
“4WD braking system” gets activated and
the 4WD indicator lights up.
NOTE :
• The 4WD braking system is active even when
the hydraulic system is damaged or the engine
is stopped.
11. Parking brake lever
To release the parking brake, depress the brake pedal,
push the release button and move the lever to transport
position.
(1) Parking brake lever
(2) Release button (A) “TRANSPORT POSITION”
NOTE :
• The parking brake warning indicator on the
Easy Checker
™
will turn off when the parking
brake is unlocked.
• If the shuttle shift lever is moved when the
parking brake is applied, a warning buzzer will
sound.
12. Clutch pedal
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death:
• The sudden release of the clutch may cause the
tractor to lunge in an unexpected manner.
• Always use the clutch pedal to start the tractor.
The clutch is disengaged when the clutch pedal is fully
pressed down.
(1) Clutch pedal
IMPORTANT :
To help prevent premature clutch wear:
• The clutch pedal must be quickly disengaged
and be slowly engaged.
• Avoid operating the tractor with your foot
resting on the clutch pedal.
• Select proper gear and engine speed depending
on the type of job.
OPERATING THE TRACTOR STARTING THE TRACTOR
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M4N-071, M5N-091, M5N-111