Kubota LA535, Operator'S Manual

(1) Handle
(2) Guide bar
(3) Pin holes
(4) Lock pin

(A) Point where the handle con-

tacts the guide bar

PRECAUTIONS FOR

OPERATING THE LOADER

• Operate  the  loader  only  when  properly  seated  at

the  controls.  Do  not  operate  the  loader  from  the
ground.

• Move and turn the tractor at low speeds.
• Never allow anyone to get under the bucket of the

loader or reach through the boom when the bucket
is raised.

• Keep  children,  others,  and  livestock  away  when

operating the loader and the tractor.

• Do  not  walk  or  work  under  a  raised  bucket  of  the

loader  or  attachment  unless  it  is  securely  blocked
and held in position.

• For the stability of the tractor and operator's safety,

add rear ballast to the 3-point hitch and / or to the
rear wheels when using the loader.

• To  increase  stability  of  the  tractor,  adjust  the  rear

wheels to the widest setting that is suitable for your
application.

• Exercise  extra  caution  when  operating  the  loader

with a raised bucket or attachment.

• Do not lift or carry any person on the loader, in the

bucket, or other attachment.

• Avoid  loose  fill,  rocks,  and  holes.  Loose  fill,  rocks,

and  holes  can  be  dangerous  for  operation  or
movement of the loader.

• Avoid  overhead  wires  and  obstacles  when  the

loader  is  raised.  Contacting  the  electric  lines  can
cause electrocution.

• Gradually  stop  the  loader  boom  when  lowering  or

lifting.

• Use caution when handling loose or shiftable loads.
• When  using  the  loaders  for  handling  large,  heavy,

or  shiftable  objects,  using  proper  handling
attachments with them is recommended.

• Handling  large,  heavy  objects  can  be  extremely

dangerous due to the following reasons:

– Danger of rolling the tractor over
– Danger of upending the tractor
– Danger of the object rolling or sliding down the

boom of the loader onto the operator

• If you must handle the large, heavy objects, protect

yourself by the following preventive measures:

– Never  lift  the  load  higher  than  necessary  to

clear the ground.

– Add  the  rear  ballast  to  the  tractor  to

compensate  for  the  load  or  use  the  rear
implement.

– Never lift large objects with the equipment that

may  permit  the  large  objects  to  roll  back  onto
the operator.

– Move  slowly  and  carefully,  avoiding  rough

terrain.

• Never lift or pull a load from any point on the loader

or  any  attachments  with  a  chain,  rope,  or  cable.
Otherwise, rollover or serious damage to the loader
may occur.

• Be  extra  careful  when  operating  the  tractor  on  a

slope. Always operate the tractor up and down, and
never across the slope.

• Do  not  operate  the  tractor  on  steep  slopes  or

unstable surfaces.

• When operating another implement on a hillside, be

sure  to  remove  the  loader  to  reduce  the  risk  of
rollover.

• Carry  the  boom  of  the  loader  at  a  low  position

during  transport.  Ensure  that  you  are  able  to  see
over the bucket.

• Allow for the length of the loader when turning the

tractor.

PRECAUTIONS AFTER

OPERATING THE LOADER

• When  loader  work  is  complete  and  parking  or

storing,  follow  the  following  procedures  before
leaving the operator's seat of the tractor.
1. Choose flat, hard ground.
2. Lower the boom of the loader to the ground.
3. Stop the engine.
4. Set the brakes.
5. Remove the key from the ignition.

• Make  sure  that  the  removed  loader  is  on  stands

and on a hard, level surface.

• Before disconnecting the hydraulic lines, relieve all

hydraulic pressure by moving the controls.

• Do  not  remove  the  loader  from  the  tractor  without

an approved bucket attached.

SAFE OPERATION

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