Kubota M7131, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATING THE TRACTOR 104
B
Parking Brake
Before getting off the tractor, pull the parking brake lever
up to park.
To release the parking brake, depress the brake pedal,
push the release button and push the parking brake lever
down.
A The parking brake warning indicator light on the Easy
Checker(TM) will go off when the parking brake is
unlocked.
A
If the tractor starts moving when the parking brake is
engaged, the alarm buzzer sounds and the parking
brake warning indicator blinks.
A
With the pneumatic trailer brake model, the trailer
brake, which is interlocked with the parking brake, also
gets activated.
A Do not attempt to put the tractor in motion before the
parking brake indicator light turns off.
A
If the tractor is operated with the parking brake set, the
parking brake might be damaged.
B
Hydraulic Brake for Trailer
The trailer brake is worked when using the tractor's brake
pedals. It uses the pressure from the main hydraulic
circuit. The braking force while towing is proportional to
the force applied on the tractor pedals.
It is most useful when towing very heavy loads, this device
considerably increases braking efficiency and safety.
B
Pneumatic Trailer Brake
(if equipped)
The pneumatic brake is equipped with 2 air outlet lines.
Carefully check the brake mechanism of the trailer, and
connect the lines correctly.
C
Single line trailer brake:
Connect the air hose securely to the connector (A) of the
tractor.
C Dual line trailer brake:
Connect the air hoses securely to the connectors (B) and
(C) of the tractor.
A
Make sure the air hose connection(s) is(are) clean.
After using the air hose(s), be sure to put its(their)
protective cap(s) back in position.
A
With the air hose(s) connected, step on the brake
pedal several times with the engine off to make sure
there is no air leak at the connection(s).
(1) Parking brake lever
(2) Release button
(1) Trailer hydraulic brake outlet