Kubota M7131, Operator'S Manual

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109 OPERATING THE TRACTOR
A
When starting to operate the tractor, be sure
to release the parking brake.
Misuse of the brakes may cause damage to
the transmission and is therefore not
acceptable to KUBOTA for coverage under
the warranty.
A
Press the clutch pedal completely down and stop the
tractor's motion before shifting the creep gear shift
lever.
A If starting is attempted with the creep gear shift lever
not fully shifted, "N - -" will be displayed on the LCD
monitor.
If "N - -" is displayed, confirm that the creep gear shift
lever is fully shifted, and then step on the clutch pedal
to reset the gear shift.
B
4WD/Auto 4WD Switch
To avoid personal injury or death:
A
Do not engage the front wheel drive when
traveling at road speed.
A
When driving on icy, wet, or loose surfaces,
make sure the tractor is correctly ballasted to
avoid skidding and loss of steering control.
Operate at reduced speed and engage front
wheel drive.
A 4WD model tractor is equipped with 4 wheel
braking and appropriate care should be taken
during hard braking.
A
An accident may occur if the tractor is
suddenly braked, such as by heavy towed
loads shifting forward or loss of control.
A
The braking characteristics are different
between 2 and 4-wheel drive tractor models. Be
aware of the difference and use carefully.
C Selection of 4WD mode
Select one of the following modes for driving the front
wheels according to the type of job.
Mode
AUTO
4WD
mode
The 4WD and 2WD modes switch
themselves according to the travel speed and
the front wheel turning angle.
Traveling speed
Front wheel
turning angle Front wheel
drive
Below 10 km/h
(6.2 mph)
Approx. 15º
or less
4WD
Approx. 15º
or more
2WD
Between 10 and
20 km/h (6.2
and 12.4 mph)
or so
Approx. 10º
or less
4WD
Approx. 10º
or more
2WD
Above 20 km/h
(12.4 mph)
- 2WD
Manual
4WD
mode
The front and rear wheels are always driven.
2WD
mode
The rear wheels only are always driven.