OPERATING THE TRACTOR
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STOPPING
B
Stopping
1. Slow down the engine.
2. Step on the clutch and brake pedal.
3. After the tractor has stopped, disengage the PTO,
lower the implement to the ground, shift the
transmission to neutral, release the clutch pedal, and
set the parking brake.
CHECK DURING DRIVING
B
Immediately Stop the Engine if:
A
The engine suddenly slows down or accelerates.
A
Unusual noises are suddenly heard.
A
Exhaust fumes suddenly become very dark.
B
Easy Checker(TM)
If the indicators in the Easy Checker(TM) come on during
operation, immediately stop the engine, and find the
cause as shown below.
Never operate the tractor while Easy Checker(TM) lamp is
on.
Engine oil pressure
If the oil pressure in the engine goes below the
prescribed level, the warning lamp in the Easy
Checker(TM) will come on.
If this should happen during operation, and it does not
go off when the engine is accelerated to more than
1000 rpm, check level of engine oil.
(See "Checking Engine Oil Level" in "DAILY CHECK"
in "PERIODIC SERVICE" section.)
Electrical charge
If the alternator is not charging the battery, the Easy
Checker(TM) will come on.
If this should happen during operation, check the
electrical charging system or consult your local
KUBOTA Dealer.
Engine warning
This indicator serves the following two functions. If the
indicator lights up, pinpoint the cause and take a
proper measure.
1. Error with the engine control system
If during operation the water temperature gauge reads
an acceptable level but the warning lamp in the Easy
Checker(TM) comes on, stop the engine and get it
restarted. If the error happens again, consult your local
KUBOTA Dealer.
A
If the warning indicator lights up, the following
phenomena may appear depending on the engine's
trouble spot.
A
The engine stops unexpectedly.
A
The engine fails to start or gets interrupted just
after start.
A
The engine output is not enough.
A
The engine output is enough, but the warning
indicator stays on.
If the engine output is not enough, immediately
interrupt the operation and move the tractor to a safe
place and stop the engine.
2. Engine overheat
If the water temperature gauge reads an unusual level
and the warning lamp in the Easy Checker(TM) comes
on, the engine may have got overheated. Check the
tractor by referring to "TROUBLESHOOTING" section.
Emission indicator
If this indicator lights up, take the steps to lower the
water temperature. This helps keep the emission
clean.
Master system warning
If trouble should occur at the engine, transmission or
other control parts, the indicator flashes as a warning.
If the trouble is not corrected by restarting the tractor,
consult your local KUBOTA Dealer.
A
For checking and servicing of your tractor, consult
your local KUBOTA Dealer for instructions.
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