Kubota BX1870, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATING THE TRACTOR 26
OPERATING TECHNIQUES
B
Differential Lock
To avoid personal injury due to loss of steering
control:
A
Do not operate the tractor at high speed with
differential lock engaged.
A
Do not attempt to turn with the differential lock
engaged.
A
Be sure to release the differential lock before
making a turn in field conditions.
If one of the rear wheels should slip, step on the
differential lock pedal. Both wheels will then turn together,
reduce slippage.
Differential lock is maintained only while the pedal is
depressed.
A
When using the differential lock, always slow the
engine down.
A
To prevent damage to power train, do not engage
differential lock when one wheel is spinning and the
other is completely stopped.
A
If the differential lock cannot be released in the above
manner, alternately press speed control pedal forward
and backward slightly.
B
Operating the Tractor on a Road
To avoid personal injury:
A
When traveling on road with 3-point hitch
mounted implement attached, be sure to have
sufficient front weight on the tractor to
maintain steering ability.
Be sure SMV emblem and warning lamps are clean and
visible. If towed or rear-mounted equipment obstructs
these safety devices, install SMV emblem and warning
lamps on equipment.
Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for further details.
1. Loosen the flange nut and turn the bracket vertically
and fasten the flange nut.
2. Set SMV emblem.
(1) Differential lock pedal (A) Press to "ENGAGE"
(B) Release to "DISENGAGE"
(1) SMV emblem
(2) Bracket
(3) Flange nut