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ENGLISH OPERATOR'S MANUAL Z724X Z726X MODELS DO NOT REMOVE 1BDABEAAP0010 READ AND SAVE THIS MANUAL ABBREVIATION LIST Abbreviations Definitions ENGLISH API American Petroleum Institute PTO Power Take Off RH/LH Right-hand and left-hand sides are determined by facing in the direction of forward travel ROPS Roll-Over Protective Structures rpm Revolutions Per Minute SAE Society of Automotive Engineers UNIVERSAL SYMBOLS As a guide to the operation of your machine, various universal symbols have been utilized on the instruments and controls. The symbols are shown below with an indication of their meaning. Safety Alert Symbol Power Take-Off Switch Control-Off Position (Disengaged) Read Operator's Manual Power Take-Off Switch Control-On Position Gasoline Fuel (Engaged) Fuel-Level Hours Parking Brake-Engaged position Cutting Height Parking Brake-Disengaged position Fast Battery Charging Condition Slow Engine-Stop Engine Speed Control Engine-Run Choke Starter Control California 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 harm. This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002. FOREWORD You are now the proud owner of a KUBOTA ZERO TURN MOWER. This machine ENGLISH 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immediate use of new techniques in the manufacturing of products may cause some small parts of this manual to become outdated.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 ENGLISH SAFE OPERATION ............................................................................................ -1 SERVICING OF MACHINE ......................................................................................... 1 SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................... 3 IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS ........................................................................................ 5 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS................................................................... 6 MOWER MOUNTING.................................................................................................. 8 MOUNTING THE MOWER DECK ........................................................................... 8 ADJUSTING THE MOWER ................................................................................... 10 DISMOUNTING THE MOWER DECK ................................................................... 11 OPERATING THE ENGINE....................................................................................... 12 MOUNT AND DISMOUNT MACHINE SAFELY..................................................... 12 STARTING THE ENGINE...................................................................................... 12 Throttle Lever and Choke lever ......................................................................................14 Key Switch......................................................................................................................14 CHECK DURING OPERATING ............................................................................. 15 Immediately Stop the Engine if:......................................................................................15 Easy Checker (TM).........................................................................................................15 Fuel Gauge.....................................................................................................................15 Hour Meter......................................................................................................................15 COLD WEATHER STARTING ............................................................................... 16 WARMING UP ....................................................................................................... 16 Warm-up and Transmission Oil in the Low Temperature Range....................................16 JUMP STARTING .................................................................................................. 16 STOPPING THE ENGINE...................................................................................... 17 OPERATING THE MACHINE.................................................................................... 18 OPERATING NEW MACHINE............................................................................... 18 Changing Lubricating Oil for New Machines...................................................................18 Machine Break-in............................................................................................................18 OPERATING FOLDABLE ROPS........................................................................... 19 To Fold the ROPS ..........................................................................................................19 To Raise the ROPS to Upright Position..........................................................................20 Adjustment of Foldable ROPS........................................................................................20 STARTING............................................................................................................. 20 Operator's Seat...............................................................................................................20 Seat Belt .........................................................................................................................21 Mower Lift Pedal.............................................................................................................22 Throttle Lever..................................................................................................................23 Parking Brake Pedal.......................................................................................................23 Motion Control Lever ......................................................................................................23 STOPPING............................................................................................................. 25 PARKING............................................................................................................... 26 TRANSPORTING................................................................................................... 26 Hydrostatic Transaxle Bypass Lever ..............................................................................27 CONTENTS OPERATING THE MOWER ...................................................................................... 28 MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR MOWER............................................................. 28 ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT ........................................................................... 28 ENGLISH OPERATING MOWER........................................................................................... 31 PTO Switch.....................................................................................................................31 Starting ...........................................................................................................................31 TIRES AND WHEELS ............................................................................................... 32 TIRES..................................................................................................................... 32 Inflation Pressure............................................................................................................32 WHEELS................................................................................................................ 32 Remove and Install Front Caster Wheels.......................................................................33 MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................... 34 SERVICE INTERVALS .......................................................................................... 34 PERIODIC SERVICE CHART LABEL ................................................................... 36 LUBRICANTS AND FUEL.....................................................................................