Kubota L47TL, Operator'S Manual

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30 OPERATING THE TRACTOR
OPERATING THE TRACTOR
OPERATING NEW TRACTOR
How a new tractor is handled and maintained determines
the life of the tractor.
A new tractor just off the factory production line has been,
of course, tested, but the various parts are not
accustomed to each other, so care should be taken to
operate the tractor for the first 50 hours at a slower speed
and avoid excessive work or operation until the various
parts become "broken-in." The manner in which the
tractor is handled during the "breaking-in." period greatly
affects the life of your tractor. Therefore, to obtain the
maximum performance and the longest life of the tractor,
it is very important to properly break-in your tractor. In
handling a new tractor, the following precautions should
be observed.
B
Do not Operate the Tractor at Full Speed
for the First 50 Hours
A
Do not start quickly nor apply the brakes suddenly.
A
In winter, operate the tractor after fully warming up the
engine.
A Do not run the engine at speeds faster than
necessary.
A
On rough roads, slow down to suitable speeds.
Do not operate the tractor at fast speed.
The above precautions are not limited only to new
tractors, but to all tractors. But it should be especially
observed in the case of new tractors.
B
Changing Lubricating Oil for New Tractors
The lubricating oil is especially important in the case of a
new tractor. The various parts are not "broken-in" and are
not accustomed to each other; small metal grit may
develop during the operation of the tractor; and this may
wear out or damage the parts. Therefore, care should be
taken to change the lubricating oil a little earlier than
would ordinarily be required.
For further details of change interval hours.
(See "MAINTENANCE OF THE TRACTOR" section)
BOARDING AND LEAVING THE TRACTOR
1. Never try to get on or off a moving tractor or jump off
the tractor to exit.
2. Face the tractor when getting into or out of the tractor.
Do not use the controls as hand holds to prevent
inadvertent machine movements.
3. Always keep steps and floor clean to avoid slippery
conditions.
STARTING
A
The seat and suspension should be adjusted to
ensure that the controls are comfortably at hand for the
operator, ensuring that the operator maintains a good
posture and minimizes risks from whole body
vibration.
1. Adjusting the driving position.
(A) "TRACTOR DRIVING POSITION"
(B) "BACKHOE POSITION"