Range Gear Shift Lever (L-M-H); Front Wheel Drive Lever - Kubota L5060 Operator's Manual

48 OPERATING THE TRACTOR
BRange Gear Shift Lever (L-M-H)
The range gear shift can only be shifted when the tractor
is completely stopped and the speed control pedal is in
the neutral position.

(1) Range gear shift lever (L-M-H)

IMPORTANT:
To avoid transmission and shift linkage damage when
shifting:
A Completely stop the tractor using the brake pedals.
A Do not force the range gear shift lever.
A If it is difficult to shift the lever into L, M, or H from
neutral position:
On slopes be sure to set the parking brake before
starting the procedure.
(1) Slightly depress the speed control pedal to rotate
the gears inside of the transmission.
(2) Release the speed control pedal to the neutral
position.
(3) Wait for a moment and then shift the lever.
A The range gear shift number being selected appears
on the display.
(1) Gear shift number (H-M-L)
(H) "HIGH"
(M) "MIDDLE"
(L) "LOW"
(N) "NEUTRAL POSITION"
N: "NEUTRAL"
BFront Wheel Drive Lever
To avoid personal injury or death:
A Do not engage the front wheel drive when
traveling at road speed.
A When driving on icy, wet or loose surfaces,
make sure the tractor is correctly ballasted to
avoid skidding and loss of steering control.
Operate at reduced speed and engage front
wheel drive.
A An accident may occur if the tractor is
suddenly braked, such as by heavy towed
loads shifting forward or loss of control.
A The braking characteristics
between 2 and 4-wheel drive. Be aware of the
difference and use carefully.
Use the lever to engage the front wheels with the tractor
stopped. Shift the lever to "ON" to engage the front wheel
drive.

(1) Front wheel drive lever

A If the front wheel drive lever is difficult to set to OFF,
stop the tractor, turn the steering wheel and move the
lever.
A Tires will wear quickly if front wheel drive is engaged
on paved roads.
C Front wheel drive is effective for the following
jobs:
1. When greater pulling force is needed, such as working
in a wet field, when pulling a trailer, or when working
with a front-end loader.
2. When working in sandy soil.
3. When working on a hard soil where a rotary tiller might
push the tractor forward.
4. For increased braking at reduced speed.
are different
"ON" "OFF"