Kubota M108DC, Operator'S Manual

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25 OPERATING THE TRACTOR
B
Front Wheel Drive Lever
To avoid personal injury or death:
A
Do not engage the front wheel drive when
traveling at road speed.
A
When driving on icy, wet, or loose surfaces,
make sure the tractor is correctly ballasted to
avoid skidding and loss of steering control.
Operate at reduced speed and engage front
wheel drive.
A
An accident may occur if the tractor is
suddenly braked, such as by heavy towed
loads shifting forward or loss of control.
A
The braking characteristics are different
between 2 and 4-wheel drive. Be aware of the
difference and use carefully.
The front wheel drive lever can be operated with the
tractor moving slowly and with the engine decelerating
without clutch operation. Shift the lever to "ON" to engage
the front wheel drive.
C
4WD Indicator
The 4WD indicator turns on while the front wheel drive
lever is in "ON" (4WD) position.
The 4WD indicator goes off when the front wheel drive
lever is in "OFF" (2WD) position.
A
Even when the front wheel drive lever is moved, the
4WD indicator may fail to light up or go out
immediately. Just keep on running the tractor, and the
indicator will light up or go out accordingly.
If the indicator fails to come on or off with the tractor at
a stop, turn the steering wheel clockwise and
counterclockwise, and the indicator will light up or go
out accordingly.
A
Tires will wear quickly if front wheel drive is engaged
on paved roads.
A
Reduce the rear wheels traction before engaging the
front wheel drive lever.
C
Front wheel drive is effective for the following
jobs:
1. When greater pulling force is needed, such as working
in a wet field, when pulling a trailer, or when working
with a front-end loader.
2. When working in sandy soil.
3. When working on a hard soil where a rotary tiller might
push the tractor forward.
4. For increased braking at reduced speed.
(1) Front wheel drive lever (A) "ON"
(B) "OFF"
(1) 4WD indicator