Every 50 Hours; Checking Engine Start System - Kubota ZG327A Operator's Manual

EVERY 50 HOURS

BChecking Engine Start System
The Engine Start System in your machine is designed to
protect you while operating. Check the Engine Start
System periodically. It is recommended to check the
Engine Start System before daily operation.
To avoid serious injury or death:
A Do not allow anyone near the machine while
testing.
A If the machine does not pass one of the
following tests, do not operate the machine.
See your local KUBOTA Dealer.
A Sit on operator's seat for all tests except for
Test 1.
A Check the following tests before operating the
machine.
(1) Parking brake lock pedal
(2) Motion control lever
(3) Key switch
(4) PTO lever
(5) Seat switch
Test 1 (OPERATOR NOT ON THE SEAT)
1. Securely set the parking brake.
2. Shift the PTO lever to "DISENGAGE" (OFF) position.
3. Set the motion control levers to the "NEUTRAL LOCK"
position.
4. Turn the key switch to "START" position.
5. The engine must not crank.
Test 2 (OPERATOR ON THE SEAT)
1. Do not set the parking brake. (release it from test 1)
2. Shift the PTO lever to "DISENGAGE" (OFF) position.
3. Set the motion control levers to the "NEUTRAL LOCK"
position.
4. Turn the key switch to "START" position.
5. The engine must not crank.
PERIODIC SERVICE
Test 3 (OPERATOR ON THE SEAT)
1. Securely set the parking brake.
2. Shift the PTO lever to "DISENGAGE" (OFF) position.
3. Hold the motion control levers and move then inward
from "NEUTRAL LOCK" position to "NEUTRAL"
position and then release the levers.
4. Turn the key switch to "START" position.
5. The engine must not crank.
Test 4 (OPERATOR ON THE SEAT)
1. Securely set the parking brake.
2. Shift the PTO lever to "ENGAGE" (ON) position.
3. Set the motion control levers to the "NEUTRAL LOCK"
position.
4. Turn the key switch to "START" position.
5. The engine must not crank.
A If the engine cranks Test 1 through 4, consult your
local KUBOTA Dealer to have the unit checked before
operation.
Test 5 (OPERATOR ON THE SEAT)
1. Start the engine.
2. Keep the parking brake securely set.
3. Shift the PTO lever to "DISENGAGE" (OFF) position.
4. Hold the motion control levers and move then inward
from "NEUTRAL LOCK" position to "NEUTRAL"
position and then release the levers.
5. The engine must shut off after a short time delay.
A For this test only, the engine will shut off in a few
seconds.
A If the engine remains running in Test 5, consult your
local KUBOTA Dealer to have the unit checked before
operation.
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