46 PERIODIC SERVICE
EVERY
50
HOURS
.Safety
Devices
[GR2100]
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.
A CAUTION
To
avoid
personal
injury:
• Do
not
allow
anyone
near
the machine
while
testing.
•
If
the
machine
does
not
pass
one
of
the
following
tests,
do
not
operate the machine.
See
your
local KUBOTA Dealer.
IMPORTANT:
•
Check the following tests before operating the
machine.
• Checking Safety Devices
[GR21 00]
1.
Check the following tests before operating the mower.
Sit
on
the operator's seat for all tests.
2.
If the machine does not pass one of the following tests,
do not operate the machine.
Contact your
KUBOTA Dealer.
•
Safety Start
Control
1
1.
Depress the brake pedal fully.
2.
Engage the
PTa
lever.
3.
Turn the key switch to the "START" position.
4.
The engine should not crank.
• Safety
Start
Control
2
1.
Disengage the
PTa
lever.
2.
Release the brake pedal.
3.
Turn the key
to
the "START" position.
4.
The engine should not crank.
• Seat Safety
Control
1
1.
Run
the engine at half throttle.
2.
Engage the
PTa
lever.
3.
Stand
up.
(DO NOT GET OFF THE MACHINE.)
4.
Engine should shut off.
• Seat Safety
Control
2
1.
Run
the engine at half throttle.
2.
Disengage the
PTa
lever.
3.
Release the brake pedal.
4.
Stand
up.
(DO NOT GET OFF THE MACHINE.)
5.
Engine should shut off.
• KUBOTA Reverse Awareness
system
(KRA system) 1
1.
Start
and
run
the engine at half throttle.
2.
Engage the
PTa
lever.
3.
Press slightly
on
reverse side of speed control pedal.
4.
Engine should shut off.
• KUBOTA Reverse Awareness
system
(KRA system) 2
1.
Start and
run
the engine at 1/4 throttle.
2.
Engage the
PTa
lever.
3.
Press the KRA system override switch.
4.
The KRA indicator light should flash.
5.
Press slightly
on
the reverse side of speed control
pedal.
6.
Engine should not shut off.
Remove the fuse from under the seat before test 3
• KUBOTA Reverse Awareness
system
(KRA system) 3
1.
Start and
run
the engine at 1/4 throttle.
2.
Engage the
PTa
lever.
3.
Press the KRA system override switch.
4.
The KRA indicator light should not flash.
5.
Press slightly
on
reverse side of speed control pedal.
6.
Engine should shut off .
.Cleaning
Air
Cleaner Element
[GR21 00]
1.
The air cleaner uses a dry element, never apply oil.
2.
Do
not touch the filter element except when cleaning
is
required. To clean the element, use clean and dry
compressed air
on
the inside of the element. Air
pressure
should not exceed 205 kPa
(2.1
kgflcm', 30
psi).
1
BDAHADAP016A
(1)
Air
cleaner cover
(2)
Air
cleaner element
NOTE:
•
Operating
in
dusty conditions requires more frequent
maintenance.
• Align the arrow marks when reinstalling the air cleaner
cover.