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OPERATING THE TRACTOR
OPERATING THE TRACTOR
OPERATION OF NEW TRACTOR
How a new tractor is used and maintained determines
the life of the tractor.
A new tractor just off the factory production line has
been, of course, tested, but the various parts are not
accustomed to each other. So you should take care of
the tractor. You should operate the tractor as follows for
the first 50 hours until the various parts become
broken-in.
• Operate the tractor at a slower speed
• Avoid excessive work or operation of the tractor
The manner which the tractor is used during the
breaking-in period greatly affects the life of your tractor.
Therefore, to obtain the maximum performance and the
longest life of the tractor, it is very important to properly
break-in your tractor. In using a new tractor, follow the
following precautions.
Do not operate the tractor at full speed for the first
50 hours.
• Do not start the tractor quickly. Do not apply the
brakes suddenly.
• In winter, operate the tractor after fully warming up
the engine.
• Do not run the engine at speeds faster than
necessary.
• On rough roads, slow down to suitable speeds.
Do not operate the tractor at fast speed.
The preceding precautions are not limited only to new
tractors, but to all tractors. But you should especially
follow the preceding precautions in the case of new
tractors.
Changing the lubricating oil for new tractors
The lubricating oil is especially important in the case of
a new tractor. If the various parts are not broken-in and
are not accustomed to each other, small metal grit may
develop during the operation of the tractor. Small metal
grit may wear out or damage the parts. Therefore, you
should take care of the lubricating oil to change a little
earlier than would ordinarily be required.
For further details of change interval hours, see
SERVICE INTERVALS on page
PRECAUTIONS FOR GETTING
ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR
• Never try to get on or off a moving tractor or to jump
off the tractor to exit.
• Face the tractor when getting into or out of the
tractor. Do not use the controls as hand-holds to
prevent inadvertent machine movements.
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OPERATION OF NEW TRACTOR
• Always keep steps and floor clean to avoid slippery
conditions.
OPERATION OF THE
FOLDABLE ROPS
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• When raising or folding the ROPS, apply the
parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the
starter key.
Always raise or fold the ROPS from a stable
position at the rear of the tractor.
• Fold the ROPS down only when absolutely
necessary and fold it up and lock it again as
soon as possible.
• Before proceeding to fold ROPS, check for any
possible interference with installed implements
and attachments. If interference occurs, contact
your KUBOTA dealer.
1. Folding the ROPS
NOTE :
• Take care not to bump the ROPS against the rod
of backhoe cylinder when folding the ROPS.
1. Loosen the holding knob bolts.
(1) Holding knob bolts
BX23S, LA340, BT603
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