Stopping The Machine; Parking The Machine; Transporting The Machine - Kubota ZG327A-AU Operator's Manual

OPERATING THE MACHINE
5. Release the parking brake within about 3 seconds.
If you take more time, the engine will suddenly stop
because of a safety device. (This is to prevent the
machine from being operated with the parking
brake applied.)
When the engine stops, start over by firmly
reapplying the parking brake, and repeat steps 2
through 5 and then 6.
6. Move the machine slowly and carefully.

STOPPING THE MACHINE

WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Park the machine on level ground.
If necessary to park on an incline, stop the
machine, apply the parking brake, and then stop
the engine.
• If you stop the engine on an incline without
applying the parking brake, the machine could
move and run away.
IMPORTANT :
• The parking brake pedal is for parking and
emergency use only. If the parking brake is
applied when the motion control levers are not
in the "NEUTRAL LOCK" position, the engine
will stop within approximately 3 seconds. This
feature is to prevent brake and transmission
damage during operation.
• If on a slope and the engine quits, use the
parking brake as the emergency brake and
immediately stop the unit.
1. Move both motion control levers to the "NEUTRAL"
position to stop the machine.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Move both motion control levers to the "NEUTRAL
LOCK" position.
4. Move the throttle lever to the half speed position
and shift PTO lever to the "DISENGAGE" (OFF)
position.
5. Lower all implements to the ground.
6. Turn off the engine and remove the key.
IMPORTANT :
• Do not stop the engine when the machine is
on an incline for a long time. The engine oil
may go into the carburetor and the muffler
through the valve system.
• Place the throttle control lever in the half
speed position to help prevent the engine
from backfiring before stopping the engine.
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PARKING THE MACHINE

WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
Before leaving the operator's position:
• Apply the parking brake.
• Lower all implements to the ground.
• Shut off the engine.
• Remove the key.
• Place the motion
"NEUTRAL LOCK" position.
To lock:
1. Depress the parking brake pedal firmly with your
right foot, and the parking brake lock pedal
simultaneously with your left foot.
2. Then release the parking brake pedal while holding
the parking brake lock pedal down.
To unlock:
Depress the parking brake pedal and release it slowly
with your right foot without pressing the parking brake
lock pedal.
If necessary to park on an incline, be sure to chock the
wheels on the downhill side to prevent accidental rolling
of the machine.
(1) Chock

TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE

1. Transport the machine on a suitable trailer.
• Turn the carburetor fuel valve to the "OFF"
position.
• Fasten the machine to the trailer.
• To prevent the hood from opening by wind while
in transit, it is necessary to either load the
machine backward or use a suitable tie down
for the hood.
• For a long distance transit, lower the mower
deck to the lowest position.
2. Do not attempt to tow this machine, or damage to
the transmission may result.
3. When driving the machine over a long distance:
STOPPING THE MACHINE
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