OPERATING THE TRACTOR
OPERATING NEW TRACTOR
How a new tractor is handled and maintained
determines the life of the tractor.
A new tractor just off the factory production line has
been, of course, tested, but the various parts are not
accustomed to each other, so care should be taken to
operate the tractor for the first 50 hours at a slower
speed and avoid excessive work or operation until the
various parts become
“broken-in”
. The manner in which
the tractor is handled during the
“breaking-in”
period
greatly affects the life of your tractor.
Therefore, to obtain the maximum performance and the
longest life of the tractor, it is very important to properly
break-in your tractor. In handling a new tractor, the
following precautions should be observed.
1. Do not operate the tractor at full
speed for the first 50 hours
• Do not start quickly nor apply the brakes suddenly.
• In winter, operate the tractor after fully warming up
the engine.
• Do not run the engine at speeds faster than
necessary.
• On rough roads, slow down to suitable speeds. Do
not operate the tractor at high speed.
The above precautions are not limited only to new
tractors, but to all tractors. However, they should be
especially observed in the case of new tractors.
2. Changing lubricating oil for new
tractors
The lubricating oil is especially important in the case of
a new tractor. The various parts are not
“broken-in”
and
are not accustomed to each other. Small metal grit may
develop during the operation of the tractor, and this
may wear out or damage the parts. Therefore, care
should be taken to change the lubricating oil a little
earlier than would ordinarily be required.
For more details, read the maintenance section of this
manual.
(See MAINTENANCE on page 94.)
BOARDING AND LEAVING THE
TRACTOR
• Never try to get on or off a moving tractor or jump
off the tractor to exit.
• Face the tractor when getting into or out of the
tractor. Do not use the controls as hand holds to
prevent inadvertent machine movements.
• Always keep steps and floor clean to avoid slippery
conditions.
OPERATING FOLDABLE ROPS
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death:
• When raising or folding the ROPS, apply the
parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the
key. Always perform the adjustment from the
operator's seat.
• Fold the ROPS down only when absolutely
necessary and raise it up and lock it again as
soon as possible.
• Before proceeding to fold the ROPS, check for
any possible interference with installed
implements and attachments. If interference
occurs, contact your KUBOTA Dealer.
1. Folding the ROPS
1. Remove both lock pins.
(1) ROPS
(2) Lynch pin
(3) Lock pin
(4) Cushion
OPERATING THE TRACTOR
OPERATING NEW TRACTOR
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