Kioti DK50 Owner's Manual page 8

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local dealer.
NOTE :
• Always use seat belt when the tractor is equipped
with a ROPS. Never use the seat belt when tractor
is not equipped with a R O P S .
(ROPS : Roll Over Protective Structures)
Never modify structural members of R O P S b y
welding, bending, grinding or cutting as this may
weaken the Structure. If any component is
damaged, replace it.
Do not attempt repairs. If R O P S is loosened or
removed for any reason, make certain all parts are
fitted in position. Tighten mounting bolts to proper
torque, see R O P S installation instruction.
DRIVING THE TRACTO R
1. Reduce speed before turning or applying the
brakes. Before driving on the road, be sure to
interlock the two brake pedals. Applying only one
rear brake at road speeds could cause the tractor
to roll over.
2. Observe all local and state traffic regulations. Use
S . M . V. emblem and warning flashers as required.
3. When driving the tractor on a road, turn the light
switch to the bright head lamp position. Be sure
the SMV emblem is visible and clear. Dip the
tractor lights when meeting a vehicle at night.
Make sure the lights are adjusted to prevent
blinding the driver of an oncoming vehicle. Hold
road speed to controllable rate.
4. Never apply the differential lock while turning.
When engaged, the differential lock will prevent
the tractor from turning.
5. Power steering makes the steering wheel easy to
turn. Drive the tractor with special care when
travelling at road speeds or when on the highway.
6. Do not drive the tractor on the road with the
implement in operation.
7. To avoid premature wear, do not use the clutch
pedal as a foot rest.
8. To avoid tip over, drive the tractor with care and at
speeds compatible with safety, especially when
operating over rough and wet ground, when
crossing ditches or slopes and when turning
c o r n e r. Do not drive the tractor close to the edges
of ditches of banks which may break under the
weight of the tractor.
9. Use caution while operating the tractor under
abnormal conditions.
10. Tractors with narrow tread width require extra
driving caution to avoid tip over. You can
improve stability by adjusting rear wheels to
maximum tread width, see page 35.
11. If descending a slope, never disengage the
clutch or shift to neutral. Doing so could cause
loss of control of the tractor.
12. Always back up when going up a slope. Driving