Kubota BX1880, Operator'S Manual

Page: 6 / 114

PRECAUTIONS FOR GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR....................................................................... 45
OPERATION OF THE FOLDABLE ROPS .......................................................................................................... 45
1. Folding the ROPS...................................................................................................................................... 45
2. Raising the ROPS to upright position ........................................................................................................ 46
3. Adjusting the foldable ROPS ..................................................................................................................... 47
STARTING THE TRACTOR................................................................................................................................ 47
STOPPING THE TRACTOR ............................................................................................................................... 49
CHECK DURING DRIVING ................................................................................................................................ 50
1. Cases to stop the engine immediately....................................................................................................... 50
2. Check items during driving ........................................................................................................................ 50
2.1 Easy Checker
™
................................................................................................................................. 50
2.2 Fuel gauge ......................................................................................................................................... 51
2.3 Coolant temperature gauge ............................................................................................................... 51
2.4 Dealing with the overheated coolant temperature.............................................................................. 52
2.5 Hour meter ......................................................................................................................................... 52
2.6 Tachometer ........................................................................................................................................ 52
PARKING THE TRACTOR.................................................................................................................................. 53
TECHNIQUES FOR OPERATING THE TRACTOR ........................................................................................... 53
1. Differential lock .......................................................................................................................................... 53
2. Precautions for operating the tractor on a road ......................................................................................... 54
3. Precautions for operating the tractor on a slopes and rough terrain ......................................................... 54
4. Precautions for transporting the tractor safely........................................................................................... 54
5. Directions for use of the power steering .................................................................................................... 55
POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO) ........................................................................................................56
PTO OPERATION............................................................................................................................................... 56
1. PTO select lever ........................................................................................................................................ 56
2. PTO clutch lever ........................................................................................................................................ 56
3. PTO shaft cover and PTO shaft cap.......................................................................................................... 57
4. Using stationary PTO................................................................................................................................. 57
5. PTO drive shaft.......................................................................................................................................... 58
5.1 Adjusting the length of PTO drive shaft.............................................................................................. 58
3-POINT HITCH AND DRAWBAR.............................................................................................59
OVERVIEW OF 3-POINT HITCH AND DRAWBAR............................................................................................ 59
3-POINT HITCH .................................................................................................................................................. 60
1. Precautions for attaching and detaching the implements to the 3-point hitch ........................................... 60
2. Adjusting the lifting rod (right).................................................................................................................... 60
3. Adjusting the top link ................................................................................................................................. 60
4. Adjusting the check chains ........................................................................................................................ 60
HITCH ................................................................................................................................................................. 60
HYDRAULIC UNIT .....................................................................................................................62
3-POINT HITCH CONTROL SYSTEM................................................................................................................ 62
1. Hydraulic control........................................................................................................................................ 62
2. Lowering speed of 3-point hitch................................................................................................................. 62
AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS ................................................................................................................................. 63
1. Hydraulic outlet.......................................................................................................................................... 63
MOWER LIFT LINKAGE SYSTEM ..................................................................................................................... 64
1. Cutting height control dial .......................................................................................................................... 64
2. Hydraulic control unit use reference chart ................................................................................................. 65
AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE (IF EQUIPPED)........................................................................... 66
1. Valve lock................................................................................................................................................... 66
2. Auxiliary hydraulic ports............................................................................................................................. 66
3. Connecting the auxiliary hydraulic control lever and hydraulic hose to the auxiliary hydraulic port .......... 67
4. Controlling loader (only if equipped with loader) ....................................................................................... 67
TIRES, WHEELS, AND BALLAST ............................................................................................69
TIRES.................................................................................................................................................................. 69
2
BX1880,BX2380,BX2680