Operating The Tractor On A Road; Operating On A Slopes And Rough Terrain; Transport The Tractor Safely - Kubota BX23S Operator's Manual

BOperating the Tractor on a Road
To avoid serious injury or death:
A When traveling on road with 3-point hitch
mounted implement attached, be sure to have
sufficient front weight on the tractor to
maintain steering ability.
Be sure SMV emblem and warning lamps are clean and
visible. If towed or rear-mounted equipment obstructs
these safety devices, install SMV emblem and warning
lamps on equipment.
Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for further details.
1. Loosen the knob nut and turn the bracket vertically
and fasten the knob nut.
2. Set SMV emblem.
(1) SMV emblem
(2) Bracket
(3) Knob nut
OPERATING THE TRACTOR
BOperating on a Slopes and Rough Terrain
To avoid serious injury or death:
A Always back up when going up a steep slope.
Driving forward could cause the tractor to tip
over backward. Stay off hills and slopes too
steep for safe operation.
A Avoid changing gears when climbing or
descending a slope.
A If operating on a slope, never disengage shift
levers to "NEUTRAL". Doing so could cause
loss of control.
A Do not drive the tractor close to the edges of
ditches or banks which may collapse under the
weight of the tractor. Especially when the
ground is loose or wet.
1. Slow down for slopes, rough ground, and sharp turns,
especially when transporting heavy, rear mounted
equipment.
2. Before descending a slope, shift to a gear low enough
to control speed without using brakes.
BTransport the Tractor Safely
To avoid personal injury or death:
A When trasporting, the tractor must be carried
on a truck. Pay attention to the points below
when transporting the tractor.
A Make sure the ramps used for loading are of
sufficient capacity and securely connected to
safely to support the tractor throughout the
loading/unloading process.
A Stop the engine, lower all implements, apply
the parking brake and place chocks against the
front and rear tires.
A Secure the portions of the tractor which are
shown in the figures below by using adequate
straps or chains.
A Adequate straps or chains should take into
account the weight of the unit, anticipated
loads or forces, required factors of safety and
any other pertinent information.
A Always comply with Federal and/or Local
regulations for securement and transport.
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