Kubota T1880, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATING THE MOWER 24
B
PTO Lever
To engage mower blades, push the PTO lever to the
"ENGAGED" position. To stop the mower blades, pull the
PTO lever to the "DISENGAGED" position.
A When attempting to operate the machine in reverse
with the PTO engaged, the engine will shut down.
A
If you dismount from the seat while the PTO is running,
the engine will stop automatically. (Operator Presence
Control)
A
Before starting the engine, pull the PTO lever to the
"DISENGAGED" position and depress brake pedal,
otherwise, the starter will not operate.
A For best cut quality and performance, always mow
with the throttle lever in "FAST" position.
Use the speed control pedal to select the desired mowing
speed range.
1. Control ground speed by using the speed control
pedal of the machine.
A Keep the mower deck in the fully raised position when
the mower is not engaged.
B
KRA system Override Mode
To avoid personal injury:
A
Before and when backing, look down and
behind the machine to be sure no bystanders,
especially children, have entered the area.
A K.R.A. System override switch allows the operator to
mow or operate attachments while in reverse if the
operator deems it absolutely necessary and safe to do
so. (i.e. the operator should make sure that no
bystanders, especially children, have entered the
area.)
If the owner does not wish certain operators to utilize
the override switch allowing mowing or implement
operation in reverse, then he or she may remove the
fuse from the system to prevent override. (See NOTE
(4) below)
1. Start the engine.
2. Set the throttle to the "FAST" position.
3. Push the PTO lever to the "ENGAGED" position.
4. Stop the machine (Set the speed control pedal to
NEUTRAL) or depress the speed control pedal
forward.
5. Push the K.R.A. System override switch.
6. Look down and behind the machine to be sure that no
bystanders, especially children have entered the area.
7. Depress the speed control pedal with the heel of your
right foot to move in the reverse direction.
(1) PTO lever : "ENGAGE"
: "DISENGAGE"
(1) During heavy duty use, operate the machine at a
slower ground speed or go over the area twice.
The first pass should be with the deck at the highest
cutting position, then mow to desired height.
(2) The mower will not cut cleanly if the ground speed is
too high or if the blade speed drops due to an
overload.
(1) K.R.A. System switch