OPERATOR'S MANUAL - Kubota

1 F2890F3690 MODELSOPERATOR'S MANUAL1 BDAIAZAP0010 English (AUS)Code No. K3603-6291-1F2890 F3690 PRINTED IN JAPAN Kubota Corporation 2013 READ AND SAVE THIS MANUALKUBOTA Corporation is Since its inception in 1890, Kubota Corporation has grown to rank as one of the major firms in achieve this status, the company has through the years diversified the range of its products and services to a remarkable extent, until today, 19 plants and 16,000 employees produce over 1,000 different items.

2 Large and these products and all the services which accompany them, however, are unified by one central commitment. Kubota makes products which, taken on a national scale, are basic necessities. Products which are indispensable, products intended to help individuals and nations fulfill the potential inherent in their environment. For Kubota is the Basic Necessities potential includes water supply, food from the soil and from the sea, industrial development, architecture and construction, of people depend on Kubota 's know-how, technology, experience and customer service.

3 You too can depend on English (AUS)AR . I . 1 - 1 . 1 . AKAbbreviationsDefinitionsABBREVIATION LIST2 Wheel Drive4 Wheel DriveAmerican Petroleum InstituteAmerican Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, USAA merican Society for Testing and Materials, USAD eutsches Institut f r Normung, GERMANYDual Traction [4WD]Feet Per MinuteGlide Shift TransmissionTransmissionHigh Speed-Low SpeedHydrostatic TransmissionMeters Per SecondPower Take OffRight-hand and left-hand sides are determined by facing in the direction of forward travelFront and rear sides are determined by facing in the direction of forward travelRoll-Over Protective StructuresRevolutions Per MinuteRevolutions Per SecondSociety of Automotive Engineers.

4 USASlow Moving VehicleSemi-Permanent TypeKUBOTA Original Transmission hydraulic fluid2WD4 WDAPIASABEASTMDINDTfpmGSTT/MHi-LoHSTm/sP TORH/LHF&RROPS rpmr/sSAESMVSPTSUPER UDTC alifornia Proposition 65 WARNING Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, certain vehicle components and fluids, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive SYMBOLSAs a guide to the operation of your machine, various universal symbols have been utilized on the instruments panels and controls.

5 The symbols are shown below with an indication of their Alert SymbolDiesel FuelFuel-LevelEngine-Rotational SpeedHourmeter/Elapsed Operating HoursEngine Coolant-TemperatureBrakeParking BrakeBattery Charging ConditionEngine Oil-PressureEngine-StopEngine-RunDiesel Preheat/Glow Plugs (Low TemperatureStart Aid)Starter ControlPower Take-Off Control-Off Position(Disengaged)Power Take-Off Control-On Position (Engaged)Differential LockPosition Control-Raised PositionPosition Control-Lowered PositionRemote Cylinder-RetractRemote Cylinder-ExtendSteering Wheel-Tilt ControlHead Lights OFFHead Lights ONFastSlowRead OPERATOR'S ManualMachine-Forward Movement-Overhead Viewof MachineMachine-Rearward Movement-Overhead Viewof MachineEngine Speed ControlNeutralFull Time 4 WDThis position provides 4WD machanically inany kind of the ground Overrunning 4 WDThis position provides 4WD autmatically onlywhen the ground speed dictate between

6 Frontand rear wheels (forward and backward).Master System WarningFOREWORD3 SAFETY FIRSTIMPORTANT :NOTE :3 DANGER :3 WARNING :3 CAUTION :Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate that equipment or property damage could result if instructions are not helpful are now the proud owner of a Kubota FRONT MOWER.

7 This machine is a product of Kubota 's quality engineering and manufacturing. It is made of excellent materials and under a rigid quality control system. It will give you long, satisfactory service. To obtain the best use of your machine, please read this MANUAL carefully. It will help you become familiar with the operation of the machine and contains many helpful hints about machine maintenance. It is Kubota 's policy to utilize, as quickly as possible, every advance in our research. The immediate use of new techniques in the manufacturing of products may cause some small parts of this MANUAL to become outdated.

8 Kubota distributors and dealers will have the most up-to-date information. Please do not hesitate to consult symbol, the industry's ''Safety Alert Symbol'', is used throughout this MANUAL and on labels on the machine itself to warn of the possibility of personal injury. Read these instructions carefully. It is essential that you read the instructions and safety regulations before you attempt to assemble or use this OPERATION ..-1 SERVICING OF MACHINE .. 2 IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS.

9 4 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND 5 MOWER MOUNTING .. 6 MOUNTING THE MOWER .. 6 DISMOUNTING THE MOWER DECK .. 7 MOWER TILT 7 How To Tilt Up ..7 How To Mount Another Implement .. 7 PRE-OPERATION CHECK .. 8 DAILY CHECK .. 8 OPERATING THE 9 STARTING THE ENGINE .. 9 Key Switch ..11 Cold Weather Starting .. 12 Block Heater (Option) .. 12 STOPPING THE 12 WARMING UP .. 12 Warm-up and Transmission Oil in the Low Temperature 12 Engine Stop Lever and Fuel Valve (Inside the Hood).. 13 JUMP STARTING .. 13 OPERATING THE 15 OPERATING NEW MACHINE.

10 15 Changing Lubricating Oil for New 15 Engine Break-in .. 15 Machine 15 OPERATING FOLDABLE ROPS .. 16To Fold the ROPS .. 16To Raise the ROPS to Upright 17 Adjustment of Foldable 17 STARTING .. 18 OPERATOR'S 18 Globe Box ..18 Steering Wheel Tilt Lever .. 19 Seat Belt .. 19 Head Light 19 Lift Link Lowering Speed Control Knob .. 20 Hydraulic Lift Lever .. 20 High-Low Gear Shift Lever .. 214WD Lock Lever .. 21 PTO Lever ..22 CONTENTST hrottle Brake .. 22 Speed Control 23 Differential Lock 23 CHECK DURING DRIVING.