Kubota Z232KW-AU User manual

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English (Australia)
Code No. K3007-7125-1
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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Abbreviations Definitions
API
PTO
RH/LH
ROPS
rpm
SAE
American Petroleum Institute
Power Take Off
Right-hand and left-hand sides are determined by facing in
the direction of forward travel
Roll-Over Protective Structures
Revolutions Per Minute
Society of Automotive Engineers
Safety Alert Symbol
Read Operator's Manual
Gasoline Fuel
Fuel-Level
Parking Brake-ENGAGED position
Parking Brake-DISENGAGED position
Engine-STOP
Engine-RUN
Starter Control
Power Take-Off Switch Control-OFF Position
(DISENGAGED)
Power Take-Off Switch Control-ON Position
(ENGAGED)
Hours
Cutting Height
FAST
SLOW
Engine Speed Control
Choke
ABBREVIATION LIST
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.

DANGER :
WARNING :
CAUTION :
FOREWORD
SAFETY FIRST
IMPORTANT :
NOTE :
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates that equipment or property damage could result if
instructions are not followed.
Gives helpful information.
You are now the proud owner of a KUBOTA ZERO TURN MOWER. 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this manual to become outdated.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.
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.

CONTENTS
SAFE OPERATION......................................................................................................................5
SERVICING OF MACHINE........................................................................................................15
DEALER SERVICE.............................................................................................................................................15
WARRANTY........................................................................................................................................................ 15
SCRAPPING THE MACHINE ............................................................................................................................. 16
SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................................17
SPECIFICATION TABLE..................................................................................................................................... 17
IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS.......................................................................................................19
TERMS OF USE ................................................................................................................................................. 19
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS.................................................................................20
INSTRUMENT PANEL, SWITCHES AND HAND CONTROLS .......................................................................... 20
MOWER.............................................................................................................................................................. 21
MOWER MOUNTING.................................................................................................................22
MOUNTING THE MOWER DECK ...................................................................................................................... 22
ADJUSTING THE MOWER ................................................................................................................................ 23
DISMOUNTING THE MOWER DECK ................................................................................................................ 23
OPERATING THE ENGINE .......................................................................................................24
GETTING ON AND OFF THE MACHINE SAFELY............................................................................................. 24
STARTING THE ENGINE ................................................................................................................................... 24
1. Choke knob ............................................................................................................................................... 25
2. Throttle lever.............................................................................................................................................. 25
3. Key switch ................................................................................................................................................. 26
STOPPING THE ENGINE................................................................................................................................... 26
CHECK DURING OPERATING .......................................................................................................................... 26
1. Fuel gauge................................................................................................................................................. 26
2. Hour meter................................................................................................................................................. 27
COLD WEATHER STARTING............................................................................................................................. 27
WARMING UP THE ENGINE ............................................................................................................................. 27
1. Warm-up and transmission oil in the low temperature range .................................................................... 27
JUMP STARTING ............................................................................................................................................... 27
OPERATING THE MACHINE ....................................................................................................29
OPERATING A NEW MACHINE......................................................................................................................... 29
1. Changing lubricating oil for new machine.................................................................................................. 29
2. Burnishing PTO clutch............................................................................................................................... 30
STARTING THE MACHINE ................................................................................................................................ 30
1. Operator's seat .......................................................................................................................................... 30
2. Seat belt .................................................................................................................................................... 31
3. Mower lift pedal ......................................................................................................................................... 31
4. Throttle lever.............................................................................................................................................. 31
5. Parking brake lever.................................................................................................................................... 31
6. Motion control lever ................................................................................................................................... 31
6.1 Stop position of the motion control lever ............................................................................................ 32
6.2 Operating position of the motion control lever.................................................................................... 32
6.3 Adjustment of the motion control lever............................................................................................... 33
STOPPING THE MACHINE................................................................................................................................ 33
PARKING THE MACHINE .................................................................................................................................. 34
TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE...................................................................................................................... 34
1. Hydrostatic transaxle bypass rods............................................................................................................. 34
ACCESSORY...................................................................................................................................................... 35
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1. Accessory electrical outlet ......................................................................................................................... 35
OPERATING THE MOWER.......................................................................................................36
MOWING TIPS.................................................................................................................................................... 36
ADJUSTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT................................................................................................................ 36
OPERATING THE MOWER................................................................................................................................ 37
1. PTO switch ................................................................................................................................................ 38
2. Starting the machine.................................................................................................................................. 38
TIRES AND WHEELS................................................................................................................39
TIRES.................................................................................................................................................................. 39
1. Inflation pressure ....................................................................................................................................... 39
WHEELS............................................................................................................................................................. 39
1. Installing the rear wheels........................................................................................................................... 39
2. Removing the front caster wheels ............................................................................................................. 39
3. Installing the front caster wheels ............................................................................................................... 40
MAINTENANCE.........................................................................................................................41
SERVICE INTERVALS........................................................................................................................................ 41
LUBRICANTS AND FUEL................................................................................................................................... 42
PERIODIC SERVICE .................................................................................................................43
RAISING AND LOWERING THE OPERATOR'S SEAT...................................................................................... 43
DAILY CHECK .................................................................................................................................................... 43
1. Checking the engine oil level..................................................................................................................... 44
2. Checking the amount of fuel and refueling ................................................................................................ 44
3. Checking and cleaning the air intake screen............................................................................................. 45
4. Checking the tire pressure......................................................................................................................... 45
4.1 Inflation pressure................................................................................................................................ 46
5. Checking movable parts ............................................................................................................................ 46
EVERY 50 HOURS............................................................................................................................................. 46
1. Checking the engine start system ............................................................................................................. 46
2. Checking the OPC system ........................................................................................................................ 47
3. Checking the muffler and spark arrester (if equipped)............................................................................... 47
EVERY 100 HOURS........................................................................................................................................... 48
1. Changing the engine oil............................................................................................................................. 48
2. Cleaning the air cleaner paper element..................................................................................................... 49
3. Cleaning the engine cooling system.......................................................................................................... 49
4. Checking the spark plug ............................................................................................................................ 50
5. Checking the fuel filter ............................................................................................................................... 50
6. Checking the battery condition .................................................................................................................. 51
6.1 Non-accessible maintenance-free type batteries ............................................................................... 51
6.2 Checking the battery voltage.............................................................................................................. 51
6.3 Charging the battery........................................................................................................................... 51
6.4 Storing the battery.............................................................................................................................. 52
7. Adjusting the throttle cable ........................................................................................................................ 52
8. Adjusting the choke cable.......................................................................................................................... 52
EVERY 200 HOURS........................................................................................................................................... 52
1. Replacing the engine oil filter .................................................................................................................... 52
2. Replacing the air cleaner paper element................................................................................................... 53
EVERY 300 HOURS........................................................................................................................................... 54
1. Cleaning the combustion chamber ............................................................................................................ 54
2. Checking the valve seats and clearance ................................................................................................... 54
EVERY 1 YEAR .................................................................................................................................................. 54
1. Checking the battery condition .................................................................................................................. 54
2. Checking fuel lines .................................................................................................................................... 54
3. Checking the muffler and spark arrester (if equipped)............................................................................... 55
4. Changing the engine oil............................................................................................................................. 55
EVERY 4 YEARS................................................................................................................................................ 55
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