Kubota BX1870, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATING THE TRACTOR 20
Move the hydraulic control lever rearward.
B
Range Gear Shift Lever (Hi-Lo)
The range gear shift can only be shifted when tractor is
completely stopped.
To avoid personal injury:
A Make sure the range shift lever is fully engaged
into "H" or "L" position before climbing or
descending a slope.
Do not force the range gear shift lever.
A
If it is difficult to shift the range shift lever into
"NEUTRAL" position;
(1) Depress the brake pedal firmly for several
seconds.
(2) Without reducing the brake pedal force, shift the
range shift lever.
A
If it is difficult to shift the range shift lever into "L" or "H"
from "NEUTRAL" position;
(1) Slightly depress the speed control pedal to rotate
the gears inside of transmission.
(2) Release the speed control pedal to "NEUTRAL"
position.
(3) Shift the range shift lever.
A To avoid damage of transmission, stop tractor before
shifting between ranges.
B
Front Wheel Drive Lever
To avoid personal injury:
A
Do not engage the front wheel drive when
traveling at road speed.
A When driving on icy, wet or loose surfaces,
make sure the tractor is correctly ballasted to
avoid skidding and loss of steering control.
Operate at reduced speed and engage front
wheel drive.
A An accident may occur if the tractor is
suddenly braked, such as by heavy towed
loads shifting forward or loss of control.
A The braking characteristics are different
between two and four wheel drive. Be aware of
the difference and use carefully.
Use the lever to engage the front wheels with the tractor
stopped. Shift the lever to "ON" to engage the front wheel
drive.
4. Start the engine.
5. Raise the Implement.
(see "HYDRAULIC UNIT" section.)
(1) Hydraulic control lever "RAISED"
(N) "NEUTRAL POSITION"
"LOWERED"
6. Select the Travel Speed.
(1) Range gear shift lever
(Hi-Lo) "HIGH"
(N) "NEUTRAL POSITION"
"LOW"
(1) Front wheel drive lever "ON"
"OFF"