Kubota Z231BR-AU, Operator'S Manual

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animals. Discharged objects may cause injury.
Plan your mowing carefully before starting the
operation.
• Keep bystanders and animals away from the
mowing area.
• Be sure to disengage the PTO clutch of the
mower before attempting to start the engine.
1. PTO switch
1. To engage the PTO, pull the PTO switch to the
“ENGAGED” (ON) position.
2. To disengage the PTO, push the PTO switch
“DISENGAGED” (OFF) position.
(1) PTO switch (A) “ENGAGED” (ON)
(B) “DISENGAGED” (OFF)
NOTE :
• These interlock features are built-in.
• If you get off the seat while the PTO is
running, the engine will stop automatically
(operator presence control).
• Before starting the engine, push the PTO
switch to the “DISENGAGED” (OFF)
position. If it is at the “ENGAGED” (ON)
position, the engine will not start.
2. Starting the machine
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Engine components can get extremely hot from
operation. To prevent severe burns, do not
touch these areas while the engine is running,
or immediately after it is turned off.
• Never operate the engine without heat shields
or guards.
1. Sit on the operator's seat.
Put on the seat belt. Make sure that the parking
brake is engaged.
2. Start the engine.
3. Engage the PTO switch.
4. Disengage the parking brake.
5. Speed up the engine by moving the throttle lever
forward.
6. Push or pull the motion control levers to move
forward or rearward.
IMPORTANT :
• Never attempt to move the machine with the
parking brake “ON”.
NOTE :
• Keep the engine running at full throttle for
best results. Control the travel speed with
the motion control levers.
• During heavy duty use, operate the machine
at a slower ground speed or go over the area
twice.
• Keep the mower deck in the raised position
when the mower is disengaged.
• The mower will not cut cleanly if the ground
speed is too high or if the blade speed drops
due to an overload.
• If debris builds up on the grass screen or
other cooling air intake areas, stop the
engine and clean them. Operating the engine
with blocked or dirty air intake and cooling
areas causes damage due to overheating.
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