Kubota tractor (BX25DLB-AU, LA240A, LA240A, AU-SG, BT602). OPERATOR'S MANUAL - part 16

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OPERATING THE TRACTOR

Move the hydraulic control lever rearward.

B

Range Gear Shift Lever (Hi-Lo)

The range gear shift can only be shifted when tractor is
completely stopped.

To avoid personal injury:
A

Make sure the range shift lever is fully engaged
into "H" or "L" position before climbing or
descending a slope.

Do not force the range gear shift lever.

A

If it is difficult to shift the range shift lever into
"NEUTRAL" position;
(1) Depress the brake pedal firmly for several

seconds.

(2) Without reducing the brake pedal force, shift the

range shift lever.

A

If it is difficult to shift the range shift lever into "L" or "H"
from "NEUTRAL" position;
(1) Slightly depress the speed control pedal to rotate

the gears inside of transmission.

(2) Release the speed control pedal to "NEUTRAL"

position.

(3) Shift the range shift lever.

A

To avoid damage of transmission, stop tractor before
shifting between ranges.

(1) Brake pedal
(2) Parking brake lock pedal

(A) "DEPRESS"
(B) "PUSH DOWN (2)
      WHILE DEPRESSING (1)"

4. Start the engine.

5. Raise the Implement. 

(see "HYDRAULIC UNIT" section.)

(1) Hydraulic control lever

 "RAISED"

(N) "NEUTRAL POSITION"

 "LOWERED"

6. Select the Travel Speed.

(1) Range gear shift lever
                             (Hi-Lo)

 "HIGH"

(N) "NEUTRAL POSITION"

 "LOW"

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B

Front Wheel Drive Lever

To avoid personal injury:
A

Do not engage the front wheel drive when
traveling at road speed.

A

When driving on icy, wet or loose surfaces,
make sure the tractor is correctly ballasted to
avoid skidding and loss of steering control.
Operate at reduced speed and engage front
wheel drive.

A

An accident may occur if the tractor is
suddenly braked, such as by heavy towed
loads shifting forward or loss of control.

A

The braking characteristics are different
between 2 and 4-wheel drive. Be aware of the
difference and use carefully.

Use the lever to engage the front wheels with the tractor
stopped. Shift the lever to "ON" to engage the front wheel
drive.

A

To avoid damage of transmission, when front wheel
drive lever is not smoothly shifted, slightly step forward
or rearward on speed control pedal.

A

Tires will wear quickly if front wheel drive is engaged
on paved roads.

C

Front wheel drive is effective for the following
jobs:

1. When greater pulling force is needed, such as working

in a wet field, when pulling a trailer, or when working
with a front-end loader.

2. When working in sandy soil.
3. When working on a hard soil where a rotary tiller might

push the tractor forward.

4. Additional braking at reduced speeds.

B

Hand Throttle Lever

Pulling the throttle lever back increases engine speed,
and pushing it forward decreases engine speed.

B

Parking Brake Pedal

To release the parking brake, depress the brake pedal
again.

(1) Front wheel drive lever

 "ON"

 "OFF"

7. Accelerate the Engine.

(1) Hand Throttle lever

 "INCREASE"
 "DECREASE"

8. Unlock the Parking Brake.

(1) Brake pedal

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B

Speed Control Pedal

To avoid personal injury:
A

Do not operate if tractor moves on level ground
with foot off Speed Control Pedal.

Forward Pedal 
Depress the forward pedal with the toe of your right foot to
move forward.
Reverse Pedal 
Depress the reverse pedal with the heel of your right foot
to move backward.

A

To prevent serious damage to the HST, do not adjust
the stopper bolts.

A

When you stand up from the seat with the speed
control pedal stepped on, the engine will stop
regardless of whether the machine is moving or not.
This is because the tractor is equipped with Operator
Presence Control system (OPC).

B

Speed Set Device

The Speed Set Device is designed for tractor operating
efficiency and operator's comfort. This device will provide
a constant forward operating speed by mechanically
holding the speed control pedal at a selected position.

C

To engage Speed Set Device

1. Accelerate speed to desired level using Speed Control

Pedal.

2. Push and hold the speed set rod downward to "ON"

position.

3. Release Speed Control Pedal.
4. Release the speed set rod and desired speed will be

maintained.

C

To disengage Speed Set Device

A

Depress the brake pedal.

A

If you step on the pedal on the forward acceleration
side, the speed set device will disengage.

A

Speed set device will not operate in reverse.

A

To prevent the damage of speed set device, do not
depress the reverse pedal when the speed set device
is engaged.

9. Depress the Speed Control Pedal.

(1) Speed control pedal

(2) Stopper bolts

(A) "FORWARD"
(B) "REVERSE"

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STOPPING

B

Stopping

1. Slow the engine down.
2. Step on the brake pedal.
3. After the tractor has stopped, disengage the PTO,

lower the implement to the ground, shift the
transmission to "NEUTRAL" and set the parking
brake.

CHECK DURING DRIVING

B

Immediately Stop the Engine if:

A

The engine suddenly slows down or accelerates,

A

Unusual noises suddenly are heard,

A

Exhaust fumes suddenly become very dark,

While driving, make the following checks to see that all the
parts are functioning normally.

(1) Speed control pedal
(2) Speed set rod

 "ON"

 "OFF"

(1) Easy checker(TM)
(2) Fuel gauge
(3) Coolant temperature gauge