Check During Driving; Engine Over-Speed Limiting Indicator; Easy Checker - Kubota M4N-071 Operator's Manual

CHECK DURING DRIVING

3. Wait for the tractor to stop.
4. Disengage the PTO.
5. Lower the implement to the ground.
6. Shift the transmission to neutral.
7. Release the clutch pedal.
8. Set the parking brake.
CHECK DURING DRIVING
IMPORTANT :
Immediately stop the engine if:
• The engine suddenly
accelerates.
• Unusual noises are suddenly heard.
• Exhaust fumes suddenly become very dark.
While driving, check the following items to see that the
all parts are functioning normally:
• Engine over-speed limiting indicator on page 61
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• Easy Checker

on page 61
• Fuel gauge on page 62
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• DEF/AdBlue gauge (M5N-091, M5N-111) on page
63
• Coolant temperature gauge on page 63
• Tachometer on page 63
1. Engine over-speed limiting
indicator
The engine over-speed limiting indicator informs the
operator of engine over-speed by indicator and warning
buzzer.
If the warning sounds, immediately lower engine rpm
with brakes and such. When the engine rpm
decreases, the warning will stop.
(1) Engine over-speed limiting
indicator
NOTE :
• Normal operation will not lead to over-speed,
but, for instance, if suddenly shifting down
when running with a trailer at full speed, the
M4N-071, M5N-091, M5N-111
slows down or
tractor will be pushed by the trailer and may go
into over-speed.
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2. Easy Checker
If the warning indicators on the Easy Checker
on during operation, immediately stop the engine and
find the cause as follows.
Never operate the tractor while an Easy Checker
indicator is on.
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(1) Easy Checker
Engine warning
This indicator serves the following 2 functions. If the
warning indicator lights up, pinpoint the cause and
take proper measures.
1. Error with the engine control system
If during operation the water temperature gauge
reads an acceptable level but the warning
indicator on the Easy Checker
the engine and then restart it. If the error
happens again, consult your local KUBOTA
Dealer.
IMPORTANT :
• If the warning indicator lights up, the
following phenomena
depending on the engine's trouble spot.
– The engine stops unexpectedly.
– The engine fails to start or gets
interrupted just after starting.
– The engine output is not enough.
– The engine output is enough, but the
warning indicator stays on.
If the engine output is not enough,
immediately interrupt the operation and
move the tractor to a safe place and stop
the engine.
2. Engine overheat
If the water temperature gauge reads an
unusual level and the warning indicator on the
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Easy Checker
have overheated. Check the tractor by reading
the troubleshooting section of this manual.
OPERATING THE TRACTOR
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comes on, stop
may appear
comes on, the engine may
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