Hand Throttle Lever; Foot Throttle; Parking Brake Lever - Kubota M8540 NARROW Operator's Manual

24 OPERATING THE TRACTOR
(1) 4WD/Bi-speed Turn switch
with indicator
(2) 4WD indicator
(3) Bi-speed turn indicator
A This switch can be operated when the tractor is on the
go or at rest without depressing the clutch.
A Bi-speed turn system works when you press the
"4WD/Bi-speed turn switch" twice from "2WD" mode
(once from "4WD" mode) and the turning angle of the
front tires has become large.
Bi-speed turn makes the front tire speed about twice
faster than the standard 4WD front tire speed.
C Front wheel drive is effective for the following
jobs:
1. When greater pulling force is needed, such as working
in a wet field, when pulling a trailer, disking or
harrowing.
2. When working in sandy soil.
3. When working on a hard soil where a rotary tiller might
push the tractor forward.
4. For increased braking at reduced speed.
C Bi-speed turn use is effective for the following
jobs:
1. Turning at the end of rows. (planting, cultivating,
harrowing.)
2. Increasing maneuverability when working in tight
spaces.
A Tires will wear quickly if the front wheel drive is
engaged on paved roads.
(A) 4WD "ON"
(B) Bi-speed turn "ON"
(C) 2WD (Switch "OFF")
7. Accelerate the Engine.
BHand Throttle Lever
Pulling the throttle lever back increases engine speed,
and pushing it forward decreases engine speed.
BFoot Throttle
Use the foot throttle when traveling on the road. Press
down on it for higher speed. The foot throttle is interlocked
with the hand throttle lever; when using the foot throttle,
keep the hand throttle lever in low idling position.

(1) Hand throttle lever

(2) Foot throttle

8. Unlock the Parking Brake and Slowly
Release the Clutch.
BParking Brake Lever
To release the parking brake, depress the brake pedal,
push the release button and push the parking brake lever
forward.

(1) Parking brake lever

(2) Release button
"INCREASE"
"DECREASE"
(A) "RELEASE"