Kubota M7-132, Operator'S Manual

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(1) Trailer brake test function indicator
TRAVEL CONTROLS
1. Clutch pedal
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death:
• 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.
There is no need to operate the clutch for shifting with
the main gear shift, range gear shift and shuttle shift.
But clutch operation is needed for creep gear shifting (if
equipped).
(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 the proper gear and engine speed
depending on the type of job.
• If the warning buzzer sounds too often during
usual job, the tractor may require
reprogramming. Consult your local KUBOTA
Dealer for this service.
NOTE :
• If the clutch is operated in a partially engaged
conditions, the warning buzzer will sound (for 1
second) and a warning code will be displayed to
protect the clutch.
Press the [ESC] button and the warning code
will disappear.
(1) Warning code
(2) [ESC] button
2. Hand throttle
Pulling the throttle lever back decreases engine speed,
and pushing it forward increases engine speed.
NOTE :
• With the rev-limiter control on, the engine speed
will not rev above the limiter-preset rpm even if
the hand throttle is operated.
3. Foot throttle
Use the foot throttle when travelling on the road. Press
down on it for higher speed. The foot throttle is
interlocked with the hand throttle; when using the foot
throttle, keep the hand throttle in low idling position.
NOTE :
• With the rev-limiter control on, the engine speed
will not rev above the limiter-preset rpm even if
the foot throttle is operated.
• Let’s suppose that the “Automatic mode” is
selected with the CVT type tractor. You can
control both the speed and the engine power by
how deeply you step on the foot throttle, as with
an automatic transmission car.
(See Operation of the automatic mode on page
173.)
OPERATING THE TRACTOR TRAVEL CONTROLS
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