Kubota M8540 Operator's Manual page 14

4 SAFE OPERATION
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10. Keep the ROPS in the "UP" position and wear the seat
belt when driving the tractor on the road.
Otherwise, you will not be protected in the event of a
tractor roll-over.
11. Do not operate an implement while the tractor is on the
road. Lock the 3-point hitch in the raised position.
12. Do not ride or stand on the step during operation.
Riding or standing there could result in being crushed
under the rear tire due to slippage or the step
fracturing or displacing due to unintended loading.
(1) Step
13. When towing other equipment, use a safety chain and
place an SMV emblem on it as well.
(1) Safety chain
3. PARKING THE TRACTOR
1. Disengage the PTO, lower all implements to the
ground, place all control levers in their neutral
positions, set the parking brake, stop the engine, and
remove the key.
2. Make sure that the tractor has come to a complete
stop before dismounting.
3. Avoid parking on steep slopes, if at all possible park on
a firm and level surface; if not, park across a slope with
chock the wheels.
Failure to comply with this warning may allow the
tractor to move and could cause injury or death.
4. OPERATING THE PTO
1. Wait until all moving components have completely
stopped before getting off the tractor, connecting,
disconnecting, adjusting, cleaning, or servicing any
PTO driven equipment.
2. Keep the PTO shaft cover in place at all times.
Replace the PTO shaft cap when the shaft is not in
use.
(1) PTO Shaft cover
(2) PTO Shaft cap
3. Before installing or using PTO driven equipment, read
the manufacturer's manual and review the safety
labels attached to the equipment.
To prevent PTO driven equipment from improper or
unsafe use, select the lower speed (540rpm) unless
the higher one is specifically recommended as safe by
the equipment manufacture.
4. When operating stationary PTO driven equipment,
always apply the tractor parking brake and place
chocks behind and in front of the rear wheels. Stay
clear of all rotating parts. Never step over rotating
parts.
(A) "NORMAL POSITION"
(B) "RAISED POSITION"