Kubota B2401DT Operator'S Manual Download

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SAFE OPERATION

Careful  operation  is  your  best  insurance  against  an
accident.
Read  and  understand  this  manual  carefully  before
operating the tractor.
All  operators,  no  matter  how  much  experience  they
may have, should read this and other related manuals
before operating the tractor or any implement attached
to it. It is the owner's obligation to instruct all operators
in safe operation.

BEFORE OPERATING THE

TRACTOR

• Know your equipment and its limitations. Read this

entire manual before attempting to start and
operate the tractor.

• Pay special attention to the safety labels on the

tractor.

• Do not operate the tractor or any implement

attached to it while under the influence of alcohol,
medication, controlled substances or while fatigued.

• Carefully check the vicinity before operating tractor

or any implement attached to it. Do not allow any
bystanders around or near tractor during operation.

• Before allowing other people to use your tractor,

explain how to operate and have them read this
manual before operation.

• Never wear loose, torn, or bulky clothing around

tractor.  It  may  catch  on  moving  parts  or  controls,
leading  to  the  risk  of  an  accident.  Use  additional
safety  items,  e.g.  hard  hat,  safety  boots  or  shoes,
eye  and  hearing  protection,  gloves,  etc.,  as
appropriate or required.

• Do not allow passengers to ride on any part of the

tractor at anytime. The operator must remain in the
tractor seat during operation.

• Check brakes, clutch, linkage pins and other

mechanical  parts  for  improper  adjustment  and
wear.  Replace  worn  or  damaged  parts  promptly.
Check the tightness of all nuts and bolts regularly.
(For  further  details,  see  SERVICE  INTERVALS  on
page 57)

• Keep your tractor clean. Dirt, grease, and trash

build up may contribute to fires and lead to personal
injury.

• Use only implements meeting the specifications

listed under IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS on page
21 or implements approved by KUBOTA.

• Use proper weights on the front or rear of the

tractor to reduce the risk of upsets. When using the
front loader, put an implement or ballast on the 3-
point hitch to improve stability. Follow the safe

operating procedures specified in the implement or
attachment manual.

• The narrower the tread, the greater the risk of a

tractor  upset.  For  maximum  stability,  adjust  the
wheels  to  the  widest  practical  tread  width  for  your
application.
(See  Front  wheels  on  page  51,  Rear  wheels  on
page 52)

(1) Rear wheels

(A) Tread width

• Do not modify the tractor. Unauthorized

modification may affect the function of the tractor,
which may result in personal injury.

1. CAB and ROPS

• KUBOTA recommends the use of a CAB or roll over

protective structures (ROPS) and seat belt in
almost all applications. This combination will reduce
the risk of serious injury or death, should the tractor
be upset. Check for overhead clearance which may
interfere with a CAB or ROPS.

• Set parking brake and stop engine. Remove any

obstruction that may prevent raising or folding of
the ROPS. Do not allow any bystanders. Always
perform function from a stable position at the rear of
the tractor.
Hold the top of the ROPS securely when raising or
folding. Make sure all pins are installed and locked.

• If the CAB or ROPS is loosened or removed for any

reason, make sure that all parts are reinstalled
correctly before operating the tractor.

• Never modify or repair any structural member of a

CAB or ROPS because welding, bending, drilling,
grinding, or cutting may weaken the structure.

• If any structural member of the CAB or ROPS is

damaged, replace the entire structure at your local
KUBOTA Dealer.

SAFE OPERATION

B2401DT, B2401DTWO, B2401DTN