Kubota BX1880, Operator'S Manual

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• Do not turn with the differential lock engaged.
• Be sure to release the differential lock before
turning the machine in field conditions.
If one of the rear wheels should slip, depress the
differential-lock-pedal. Both wheels will then turn
together, which reduce slippage of the rear wheels.
The differential lock is maintained only while the
differential-lock-pedal is depressed.
(1) Differential lock pedal
(A) Press to engage (B) Release to disengage
IMPORTANT :
• When using the differential lock, always slow
the engine down.
• To prevent damage to power train, do not
engage the differential lock when one wheel is
spinning and the other is completely stopped.
• If the differential lock cannot be released in the
preceding manner, alternately press the speed-
control-pedal forward and backward slightly.
2. Precautions for operating the
tractor on a road
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• 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 that the SMV emblem and the warning lamps
are clean and visible. If towed or rear-mounted
equipment obstructs these safety devices, install the
slow-moving-vehicle (SMV) emblem and the warning
lamps on the equipment.
If towed or rear-mounted agricultural equipment
obstructs these safety devices, do not travel on public
road.
Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for further details.
(1) SMV emblem (2) Bracket
3. Precautions for operating the
tractor on a slopes and rough terrain
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Always back the tractor up when the tractor is
going up to a steep slope. Driving forward could
cause the tractor to tip over backward. Stay off
hills and slopes too steep for safe operation of
the tractor.
• Avoid changing gears when the tractor is
climbing or descending a slope.
• If operating the tractor on a slope, never
disengage the shift levers to neutral.
Disengaging the shift levers to neutral could
cause loss of control.
• Do not drive the tractor close to the edges of
ditches or banks which may collapse under the
weight of the tractor, especially when the
ground is loose or wet.
• Slow down for slopes, rough ground, and sharp
turns, especially when transporting heavy, rear
mounted equipment.
• Before descending a slope, shift to a gear low
enough to control speed without using brakes.
4. Precautions for transporting the
tractor safely
• The tractor, if damaged, must be carried on a truck.
Secure the tractor tightly with ropes.
• Follow the instruction as follows when towing the
tractor. Otherwise, the powertrain of the tractor may
get damaged.
– Set the all shift levers to their neutral position.
– If possible, start the engine and select 2WD. If
creep speed is fitted, make sure that creep
speed is disengaged.
– Tow the tractor using its front hitch or drawbar.
OPERATING THE TRACTOR TECHNIQUES FOR OPERATING THE TRACTOR
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