13OPERATING THE ENGINE
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BEngine Stop Lever and Fuel Valve (Inside
the Hood)
The engine stops when the key switch is turned "OFF". If
the engine does not stop, make sure the speed control
pedal is in the "NEUTRAL" position, the PTO lever is
"OFF", the mower lowered to the ground and apply the
parking brake, then carefully get off the machine. Open
the hood and pull engine stop lever (Red mark) and hold
it until the engine stops. Then contact your local KUBOTA
Dealer immediately.
To avoid serious injury or death:
A Do not operate the machine until the engine
stop system is repaired.
JUMP STARTING
To avoid serious injury or death:
A Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away from
battery.
A If machine battery is frozen, do not jump start
engine.
A Do not connect other end of negative (-) jumper
cable to negative (-) terminal of machine
battery.
When jump starting the engine, follow the instructions
below to safely start the engine.
1. Bring helper vehicle with a battery of the same voltage
as the disabled machine within easy cable reach.
"THE VEHICLES MUST NOT TOUCH".
2. Apply the parking brakes of both vehicles and put the
shift levers in neutral. Shut the engine off.
3. Put on safety goggles and rubber gloves.
4. Ensure the vent caps are securely in place.
(if equipped)
5. Attach the red clamp to the positive (red, (+) or pos.)
terminal of the dead battery and clamp the other end
of the same cable to the positive (red, (+) or pos.)
terminal of the helper battery.
6. Clamp the other cable to the negative (black, (-) or
neg.) terminal of the helper battery.
7. Clamp the other end to the engine block or frame of
the disabled machine as far from the dead battery as
possible.
8. Start the helper vehicle and let its engine run for a few
moments. Start the disabled machine.
9. Disconnect the jumper cables in the exact reverse
order of attachment. (Steps 7, 6 and 5).
(1) Engine stop lever