Kubota BX1870, Operator'S Manual

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TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST 42
To avoid personal injury:
A
Before jacking up the tractor, park it on a firm
and level ground and chock the front wheels.
A
Fix the front axle to keep it from swinging.
A
Select a jack that withstands the machine
weight and set it up as shown below.
BALLAST
To avoid personal injury:
A
Additional ballast will be needed for
transporting heavy implements. When the
implement is raised, drive slowly over rough
ground, regardless of how much ballast is
used.
A
Do not fill the front wheels with liquid to
maintain steering control.
B
Front Ballast
Add weights if needed for stability and improve traction.
Heavy pulling and heavy rear mounted implements tend
to lift front wheels. Add enough ballast to maintain
steering control and prevent tip over.
Remove weight when no longer needed.
C
Front End Weights (option)
The front end weights can be attached to the bumper.
See your implement operator's manual for required
number of weights or consult your local KUBOTA Dealer
to use.
A
Besides the weight, a front weight bracket and
mounting bolt kit(s) are required for mounting the
weight.
A Do not overload tires.
A
Add no more weight than indicated in chart.
(1) Frame
(2) Jack point
(1) Front end weights (option)
(2) Front weight bracket (option)
Maximum weight 125 kg (275 lbs.)