Checking The Opc (Operator Presence Control) System; Checking Wheel Bolt Torque - Kubota BX231D Operator's Manual

PERIODIC SERVICE
5. Make sure that the engine does not crank.
6. If the engine cranks, consult your local KUBOTA
Dealer.
(1) Range gear shift lever (Hi-
Lo)
3. Checking the OPC (operator
presence control) system
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Do not allow anyone near the tractor while
testing.
• If the tractor does not pass the test, do not
operate the tractor.
Preparation before testing
1. Sit on the operator's seat.
2. Set the parking brake and stop the engine.
3. Shift the range-gear-shift-lever to the neutral [N]
position.
4. Check whether the speed-control-pedal is in the
neutral position.
5. Shift the PTO-clutch-lever to the off
Test of switches for the operator's seat and the
speed control pedal
1. Start the engine.
2. Depress the speed-control-pedal.
3. Stand up.
Do not get off the machine.
4. Make sure that the engine shuts off after
approximately 1 second.
5. If the engine does not stop, consult your local
KUBOTA Dealer.
Test of switches for the operator's seat and the PTO
clutch lever
1. Start the engine.
2. Engage the PTO-clutch-lever.
3. Stand up.
Do not get off the machine.
4. Make sure that the engine shuts off after
approximately 1 second.
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(2) PTO clutch lever
(3) Speed control pedal
position.
5. If the engine does not stop, consult your local
KUBOTA Dealer.
(1) Range gear shift lever (Hi-
Lo)

4. Checking wheel bolt torque

WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Never operate the tractor with a loose rim,
wheel, or axle.
• Any time bolts are loosened, retighten to the
specified torque.
• Check all bolts frequently and keep them tight.
1. Check the wheel bolts regularly especially when
new.
SERVICE EVERY 50 HOURS
(2) PTO clutch lever
(3) Speed control pedal
BX231D