Bi-Speed Turn Switch - Kubota STW34 Operator's Manual

28 OPERATING THE TRACTOR
BBi-speed Turn Switch
To avoid personal injury or death:
A Do not use "Bi-speed Turn" at high speed.
A "Bi-speed Turn" enables short and fast turns,
therefore, become familiar with its performance
before operating in close or confined areas.
1. Make sure the front wheel drive lever is in the engaged
"ON" position.
2. To activate the Bi-speed turn system, press the Bi-
speed turn switch.
The Bi-speed turn indicator comes on when system is
in Bi-speed turn mode.
3. Press the switch again, the Bi-speed turn system
turns off and indicator goes off.

(1) Bi-speed turn switch

(1) Bi-speed turn indicator
Push to "ON"
Re-push to "OFF"
A The Bi-Speed Turn system functions as follows.
When you manipulate the steering wheel to turn the
machine, the front wheels are still driven at their usual
4WD speed until they turn 34 degrees or so from the
straight position. Move the steering wheel further for a
turn of 34 degrees or more, and the Bi-speed Turn
system is activated. This way, the front wheels start
turning about 1.5 times higher for smooth turning.
(1) Bi-speed turning
(2) Usual 4WD turning (about 34 degrees)
A Bi-speed turn system works only when traveling speed
is less than about 9 km/h.
C Bi-speed turn use is effective for the following
jobs:
1. Turning at the end of rows.
harrowing.)
2. Increasing maneuverability when working in tight
spaces.
A When the Bi-speed turn switch is set to "ON" and
overload is applied to the front wheels, the front
wheels may stop (when the turning angle of the front
wheels is 34 degrees or more). This is not a problem,
but the Bi-speed clutch is slipping. Set the Bi-speed
turn to "OFF" when the front wheels stop, making it
difficult to continue operation.
A Do not use the Bi-speed turn when operating the front
end loader.
(planting, cultivating,