Operation Manual
16
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.
• Do
not
Operate
the
Tractor
at
Full
Speed
for
the
First
50
Hours
• Do
not
start
quickly nor
apply
the
brakes
suddenly.
• In winter,
operate
the
tractor
after
fully
warming
up
the
engine.
• Do
not
run
the
engine
at
speeds
faster
than
necessary.
• 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.
•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"
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.
OPERATING
FOLDABLE
ROPS
A
WARNING
To
avoid
personal
injury
or
death:
•
When
raising
or
folding
the
ROPS,
apply
parking
brake,
stop
the
engine
and
remove
the
key.
Always
perform
function
from
a
stable
position
at
the
rear
of
tractor.
•
Fold
the
ROPS
down
only
when
absolutely
necessary
and
fold
it
up
and
lock
it
again
as
soon
as
possible.
•
Before
proceeding
to
fold
ROPS,
check
for
any
possible
interference
with
installed
implements
and
attachments.
If
interference
occurs,
contact
your
KUBOTA
Dealer.
•To
Fold
the
ROPS
1.
Remove
both
set
bolts,
maintain
a
hold
on
the
ROPS.
1AGAECHAP058A
(1)
Set
bolt
(2)
Hairpin