Kubota M7040SU, Operator'S Manual

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21 OPERATING THE TRACTOR
Use the lever to engage the front wheels with the tractor
stopped. Shift the lever to "ON" to engage the front wheel
drive.
A
Tires will wear quickly if front wheel drive is engaged
on paved roads.
A
Reduce the rear wheels traction before engaging the
front wheel drive lever.
C
Front wheel drive is effective for the following
jobs:
1. When greater pulling force is needed, such as working
in a wet field, when pulling a trailer, or when working
with a front-end loader.
2. When working in sandy soil.
3. When working on a hard soil where a rotary tiller might
push the tractor forward.
4. For increased braking at reduced speed.
B
Hand Throttle Lever
Pulling the throttle lever back decreases engine speed,
and pushing it forward increases engine speed.
B
Foot Throttle
Use the foot throttle when traveling on the road. Press
down on it for higher speed. The foot throttle is interlocked
with the hand throttle lever; when using the foot throttle,
keep the hand throttle lever in low idling position.
B
Parking Brake Lever
To release the parking brake, depress the brake pedals
again.
(1) Front wheel drive lever (A) "ON"
(B) "OFF"
7. Accelerate the Engine.
(1) Hand throttle lever
(2) Foot throttle "INCREASE"
"DECREASE"
8. Unlock the Parking Brake and Slowly
Release the Clutch.
(1) Brake pedals