Checking The Opc System; Checking Gear Box Oil Level - Kubota ZG327A-AU Operator's Manual

EVERY 50 HOURS
Test 5 (operator on the seat)
1. Start the engine.
2. Keep the parking brake securely set.
3. Shift the PTO lever to the "DISENGAGE" (OFF)
position.
4. Hold the motion control levers and move them
inward from the "NEUTRAL LOCK" position to the
"NEUTRAL" position and then release the levers.
5. The engine must shut off after a short time delay.
IMPORTANT :
• For this test only, the engine will shut off in a
few seconds.
NOTE :
• If the engine remains running in Test 5, consult
your local KUBOTA Dealer to have the unit
checked before operation.

2. Checking the OPC system

The operator presence control (OPC) system in your
machine is designed to protect you while operating.
Check the OPC system periodically (daily is best) to
test the function of the OPC system before operation.
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Park the machine on a firm and level surface.
• 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.
Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer.
(1) Parking brake lock pedal
(2) Motion control lever
(3) Key switch
(4) PTO lever
(5) Seat switch
Test 1 (operator on the seat)
1. Start the engine.
2. Do not set the parking brake.
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3. Shift the PTO lever to the "DISENGAGE" (OFF)
position.
4. Hold the motion control levers and move them
inward from the "NEUTRAL LOCK" position to the
"NEUTRAL" position and then release the levers.
5. Stand up. (Do not get off the machine.)
6. The engine must shut off.
Test 2 (operator on the seat)
1. Start the engine.
2. Do not set the parking brake.
3. Shift the PTO lever to the "ENGAGE" (ON) position.
4. Stand up. (Do not get off the machine.)
5. The engine must shut off.
NOTE :
• If the engine keeps running in tests 1 through 2,
consult your local KUBOTA Dealer to have the
unit checked before operation.

3. Checking gear box oil level

WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Always stop the engine and remove the key
before checking oil.
1. Park the machine on a flat surface and lower the
mower to the ground.
2. To check the oil level, loosen the oil inlet plug with
gauge, wipe it clean, reinstall it and loosen it again.
Check to see if the oil level is between the notch
and tip.
3. If the level is too low, check a label on the gear box
to know the oil kind. Add new oil to the prescribed
level at the oil inlet.
(See LUBRICANTS AND FUEL on page 47.)
IMPORTANT :
• To prevent serious
bearings and oil seals, do not mix different
kinds of oil.
PERIODIC SERVICE
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