40 OPERATION OF THE ENGINE
BPM Warning Level and Required Procedures
In the Inhibit Mode, the buzzer starts sounding and the indicator display changes in response to the PM level in order to
prompt the operator to perform the required procedure listed below.
A Once the regeneration level has been reached, immediately perform the required procedure for regeneration.
Interrupting the regeneration cycle or continued operation by ignoring the warning signs may cause DPF and engine
damage.
Inhibit Mode
DPF system status Required procedure
PM warning level: 1
Buzzer: Not sounding
The regeneration indicator starts flashing. A specific level of PM has built up in the
DPF muffler.
PM warning level: 2
Buzzer: Not sounding
The regeneration indicator starts flashing. Move the machine to a safe area, then
follow the "Operating Procedure for Parked
Regeneration".
Parked regeneration indicator starts
flashing.
At PM warning levels range from 1 to 2, it
is also possible to change DPF switch to
auto regeneration mode then perform
regeneration. Refer to "Operating
Procedure for Auto Regeneration Mode".
PM warning level: 3
Buzzer: Constantly
Sounds
Engine output: 50%
If the parked regeneration cycle is interrupted or the machine is continuously operated in the PM
warning level 2:
The regeneration indicator starts flashing. Immediately stop working the machine,
move the machine to a safe area, then
follow the "Operating Procedure for Parked
Regeneration".
If the machine is operated further and the
operator ignores the warning signs, then
regeneration will be disabled.
The engine warning indicator starts
flashing.
The parked regeneration indicator starts
flashing.
PM warning level: 4
Buzzer: Constantly
Sounds
Engine output: 50%
If the regeneration cycle is interrupted or the machine is continuously operated ignoring the
warning signs, in the PM warning level 3:
The engine warning indicator remains
constantly "ON".
Immediately move the machine to a safe
place and place in park, turn "OFF" engine.
Contact your local KUBOTA Dealer.
A At this level, never continue to operate
the machine otherwise damage may
result to the DPF and engine.