Ballast; Front Ballast - Kubota M5N-091 Operator's Manual

76 TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST
To avoid personal injury or death:
A Before jacking up the tractor, park it on a firm
and level ground and chock the front wheels.
A Fix the front axle to keep it from swinging.
A Select a jack that withstands the machine
weight and set it up as shown below.
(1) Jack point

BALLAST

To avoid personal injury or death:
A Additional ballast
transporting heavy implements. When the
implement is raised, drive slowly over rough
ground, regardless of how much ballast is
used.
A Do not fill the front wheels with liquid to
maintain steering control.
BFront Ballast
Add weights if needed for stability and improve traction.
Heavy pulling and heavy rear mounted implements tend
to lift front wheels.
Add enough ballast to maintain steering control and
prevent tip over. Remove weight when no longer needed.
C Front End Weights (option)
The front end weights can be attached to the bumper.
See your implement operator's manual for required
number of weights or consult your local KUBOTA Dealer
to use.
(1) Front end weights
(2) Bumper
A Do not overload tires.
A Add no more weight than indicated in chart.
Maximum weight
will be needed for
47 kg x 10 pieces
(1036 lbs.)