The Key System - Kubota U17-3a Operating Instructions Manual

The key system

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If a registered key is lost, the second and new black key must be re-registered. This procedure locks the
lost or stolen black key, which can no longer be used to start the engine.
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If the red key is lost, the black keys can no longer be re-registered. Be sure to keep the red key in a secure
location (such as a safe in the office). Never leave the key inside the machine. If it should get lost never-
theless, please contact your authorised dealer immediately.
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If six times attempts are made within one minute to turn the main key switch to the START position with a
wrong or unregistered key, an acoustic signal will sound for 30 seconds. The signal will continue to sound
even if the main key switch is turned to the STOP position again or the key is removed within this time pe-
riod. When a key registered for this machine is inserted into the main key switch, the acoustic signal will be
turned off.
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Do not use several of these keys in a bunch. This could lead to electrical interfering frequencies which
might prevent the motor from starting.
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Use only the special KUBOTA key ring. Other key rings can lead to signal failures between the key and
main key switch, and the engine can possibly not start or a key registration cannot be performed.
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After receiving the set of keys, separate them from each other. Always make sure the keys are not part of
a bunch. If one of the black keys, for example, is inserted into the starter switch, the red key might be de-
tected by the electronic system. This might lead to a failure of the electronic system.
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If machine malfunctions occur, please contact your Kubota dealer immediately in order to have the mal-
function localised and remedied.
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Messages in the display can be shown in 11 languages.
Your KUBOTA dealer can assist you in your language selection.
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If you erroneously attempt to register a black key that has
already been registered, the display will show the "Already
registered" message. This means that registration can not
be done.
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