Kubota RTV1140 CPX, Operator'S Manual

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19 OPERATING THE VEHICLE
B
Range Gear Shift Lever
To avoid personal injury:
A Avoid changing range gear shift lever when
ascending or descending a slope.
A
Before ascending or descending a slope, shift
to the "L" range to control the vehicle speed.
A If you shift gears while ascending or
descending a slope, be prepared to use the
brake to maintain control.
A
Operate in reverse at slow speeds to maintain
control.
1. The range gear shift lever can only be shifted when
vehicle is completely stopped and the speed control
pedal is in the "NEUTRAL" position.
2. To avoid transmission and shift linkage damage,
completely stop the vehicle using the brake pedal
before shifting gears.
3. Select proper gear and engine speed depending on
the type of job.
4. Before dismounting vehicle, shift the range gear shift
lever to the "NEUTRAL" position and set parking
brake.
A
When range gear shift lever is hard to engage, do not
force the lever. Set the parking brake, slightly depress
the speed control pedal and release it to neutral
position, then shift the lever.
When the lever is hard to disengage, do not force the
lever.
Depress the brake pedal fully, then shift the lever.
A An accident may occur with erratic shifting operation.
A
Improper range gear shift lever position will cause the
vehicle to momentarily coast on slopes.
B
4WD Lever
To avoid personal injury:
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 vehicle 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 vehicle is
suddenly braked, such as by heavy towed
loads shifting forward causing loss of control.
A The braking characteristics are different
between two and four wheel drive. Be aware of
the difference and use carefully.
A
Use the lever to engage the front wheels with the
vehicle stopped. Shift the lever to "4WD" to engage the
front wheel drive.
A Tires will wear quickly if front wheel drive is engaged
on paved roads.
A
If the 4WD lever is difficult to shift to "2WD", stop the
vehicle, turn the steering wheel in both directions and
then move the 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 blade.
2. When working in sandy soil.
4. Selecting the travel speed.
(1) Range gear shift lever
(H) HIGH Range
(M) MEDIUM Range (L) LOW Range
(R) "REVERSE"
(N) "NEUTRAL" POSITION
(1) 4WD lever (A) "4WD"
(B) "2WD"