Operator's Manual
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL MODELS GR2020G GR2120 GR2120AU G R 2 0 2 0 G · G R 2 1 2 0 · G R 2 1 2 0 1BDAHAOAP0580 A AS . D . 1 - 1 . - . AK Code No. K1270-7122-1 U READ AND SAVE THIS MANUAL PRINTED IN U.S.A. © KUBOTA Corporation 2014 ABBREVIATION LIST Abbreviations Definitions API American Petroleum Institute PTO Power Take Off PT Permanent Type (=Ethylene glycol anti-freeze) rpm Revolutions Per Minute SAE Society of Automotive Engineers KRA Kubota Reverse Awareness System KUBOTA Corporation is ··· Since its inception in 1890, KUBOTA Corporation has grown to rank as one of the major firms in Japan. UNIVERSAL SYMBOLS To achieve this status, the company has through the years diversified the range of its products and services to a remarkable As a guide to the operation of your tractor, various universal symbols have been utilized on the instruments and extent. Nineteen plants and 16,000 employees produce over 1,000 controls. The symbols are shown below with an indication of their meaning. different items, large and small. All these products and all the services which accompany them, Safety Alert Symbol Coolant Temperature however, are unified by one central commitment. KUBOTA makes products which, taken on a national scale, are basic necessities. Gasoline Fuel Mower-Lowered position Products which are indispensable. Products which are intended to help individuals and nations fulfill the potential inherent in their Diesel Fuel Mower-Raised position environment. KUBOTA is the Basic Necessities Giant. Brake Headlight This potential includes water supply, food from the soil and from the sea, industrial development, architecture and construction, Parking Brake Headlight-ON transportation. Engine-Stop Headlight-OFF Thousands of people depend on KUBOTA's know-how, technology, experience and customer service. You too can depend on Engine-Run Fast KUBOTA. Preheat Slow Starter Control Engine Speed Control Power Take-Off Clutch Control-Off Position Choke Power Take-Off Clutch Control-On Position Battery Cutting Height Oil Pressure California Proposition 65 IMPORTANT The engine in this machine is not equipped by the manufacturer WARNING with a standard spark arrester. Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to certain vehicle components and fluids, use or operate this engine on or near any forest-covered, brush- contain or emit chemicals known to the covered land, or grass- covered land unless the exhaust system is State of California to cause cancer and birth equipped with a working spark arrester meeting state laws. Other defects or other reproductive harm. states or federal areas may have similar laws. The spark ignition system of GR2020G complies with Canadian ICES-002. FOREWORD You are now the proud owner of a KUBOTA LAWN AND GARDEN TRACTOR. 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. KUBOTA distributors and dealers will have the most up-to-date information. Please do not hesitate to consult them. 3 SAFETY FIRST This 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 unit. 3 DANGER : Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. 3 WARNING : Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. 3 CAUTION : Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. IMPORTANT : Indicates that equipment or property damage could result if instructions are not followed. NOTE : Gives helpful information. CONTENTS SAFE OPERATION ............................................................................................ -1 SERVICING OF LAWN AND GARDEN TRACTOR .................................................... 1 SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................... 2 IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS ........................................................................................ 4 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS................................................................... 6 MOWER MOUNTING .................................................................................................. 7 ATTACHING THE MOWER ..................................................................................... 7 Mounting the Mower Deck................................................................................................7 ADJUSTING THE PARALLEL LINKAGE................................................................. 9 ADJUSTING THE MOWER DECK (SIDE TO SIDE) ............................................... 9 ADJUSTING THE MOWER LIFT STOPPERS ...................................................... 10 DISMOUNTING THE MOWER DECK ................................................................... 10 OPERATING THE ENGINE....................................................................................... 11 STARTING THE ENGINE...................................................................................... 11 Key Switch......................................................................................................................12 Throttle Lever and Choke Lever .....................................................................................13 Cold Weather Starting ....................................................................................................14 Block Heater (Option) .....................................................................................................14 STOPPING THE ENGINE...................................................................................... 14 Engine Stop (By manual)................................................................................................15 WARMING UP ....................................................................................................... 15 Warm-up and Transmission Oil in the Low Temperature Range....................................15 JUMP STARTING .................................................................................................. 16 HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION.............................................................................. 16 OPERATING THE MACHINE.................................................................................... 17 OPERATING NEW MACHINE............................................................................... 17 Changing Lubricating Oil for New Machines...................................................................17 Engine Break-in ..............................................................................................................17 Machine Break-in............................................................................................................17 STARTING............................................................................................................. 18 Operator's Seat...............................................................................................................18 Head Light Switch...........................................................................................................18 Hydraulic Lift Lever.........................................................................................................19 Throttle Lever..................................................................................................................19 Parking Brake .................................................................................................................19 Speed Control Pedal.......................................................................................................20 Cruise Control Device.....................................................................................................20 STOPPING............................................................................................................. 21 Stopping..........................................................................................................................21 CHECK DURING DRIVING ................................................................................... 21 Immediately Stop the Engine if:......................................................................................21 Easy Checker (TM).........................................................................................................21 Engine Overheating Precautions....................................................................................21 CONTENTS Fuel Gauge.....................................................................................................................22 Hourmeter.......................................................................................................................22