35PERIODIC SERVICE
A If the radiator cap has to be removed, follow the
caution above and securely retighten the cap.
A Use clean, distilled water and anti-freeze to fill the
radiator and the recovery tank.
A If water should leak, consult your local KUBOTA
Dealer.
EVERY 50 HOURS
BSafety Devices
The Safety Devices in your machine are designed to
protect you while operating. Please check these Safety
Devices periodically - daily is best - to test function of the
Safety Devices before operation.
To avoid personal injury:
A Do not allow anyone near the machine while
testing.
A If the machine does not pass a test, do not
operate the machine.
A Sit on the operator's seat for all tests except for
Test 1.
1. Check the following tests before operating the
machine.
2. If the machine does not pass one of the following tests,
do not operate the machine. See your local KUBOTA
Dealer.
C Check the safety switches
Test1: Switch for the operator's seat
1. Do not sit on the operator's seat.
2. Depress the brake pedal fully.
3. Shift the PTO lever to the "DISENGAGE" position.
4. Turn the key switch to the "START" position.
5. The engine must not crank.
Test2: Switch for the brake pedal
1. Sit on the operator's seat.
2. Do not depress the brake pedal.
3. Shift the PTO lever to the "DISENGAGE" position.
4. Turn the key switch to the "START" position.
5. The engine must not crank.
Test3: Switch for the PTO lever
1. Sit on the operator's seat.
2. Depress the brake pedal fully.
3. Shift the PTO lever to the "ENGAGE" position.
4. Turn the key switch to the "START" position.
5. The engine must not crank.
Test4: Switch for the operator's seat (OPC)
1. Start the engine.
2. Shift the PTO lever to the "DISENGAGE" position.
3. Release the brake pedal.
4. Stand up. (Do not get off the machine.)
5. The engine must shut off.
Test5: Switch for the operator's seat (OPC)
1. Start the engine.
2. Shift the PTO lever to the "ENGAGE" position.
3. Release the brake pedal.
4. Stand up. (Do not get off the machine.)
5. The engine must shut off.
Test6: Switch for the operator's seat (OPC)
1. Start the engine.
2. Depress the brake pedal fully and lock the parking
brake.
3. Shift the PTO lever to the "ENGAGE" position.
4. Stand up. (Do not get off the machine.)
5. The engine must shut off.
A If the engine cranks during any of these tests, consult
your local KUBOTA dealer to have the unit checked
before operation.
(1) Brake pedal
(2) PTO lever
(3) Key switch
(4) Throttle lever