Kubota SIDEKICK RTV-XG850 Operator's Manual page 10

SAFE OPERATION
• Check brakes, speed control pedal, and other
mechanical parts for improper adjustment and
wear. Replace worn or damaged parts promptly.
Check the tightness of all nuts and bolts regularly.
(See MAINTENANCE on page 50.)
• Keep your vehicle clean. Dirt, grease, and trash
build up may contribute to fires and lead to personal
injury.
• Use only implements meeting the specifications
listed in this manual or implements approved by
KUBOTA. (See VEHICLE LIMITATIONS on page
20.)
• The maximum cargo capacity of this vehicle is
454 kg (1000 lbs.).
Reduce cargo capacity
conditions. Avoid top-heavy loading and ensure that
the center-of-gravity remains as low as possible.
Do not carry anything which sticks outside the
cargo bed.
• Do not modify
modification may affect the function of the vehicle,
which may result in personal injury.
• The vehicle does not provide protection against
hazardous substances (dust, aerosol and vapor).
Make sure to follow the available instructions of the
personal protective
protection products (PPP), sprayer manufacturer
and the national guidelines for worker safety and
health.
• The CAB is not tested for and does not meet falling
object protective structure (FOPS) standards.
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
Operator safety is a priority. Safe operation, specifically
with respect to overturning
understanding the equipment
conditions at the time of use.
Some prohibited uses which can affect overturning
hazards include traveling and turning with implements
and loads carried too high, and so on. This manual sets
forth some of the obvious risks, but the list is not, and
cannot be, exhaustive. It is the operator's responsibility
to be alert for any equipment or environmental
condition that could compromise safe operation.
1. Starting to operate the vehicle
• Always sit in the operator's seat when starting
engine or operating levers or controls. Never start
engine while standing on the ground.
• Before starting the engine, make sure that all levers
are in their neutral positions, that the parking brake
is engaged.
• Do not start engine by shorting across starter
terminals or bypassing the safety start switch. The
vehicle may start in gear and move if normal
starting circuitry is bypassed.
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to match operating
the vehicle. Unauthorized
equipment (PPE),
hazards, entails
and environmental
• Be sure that the operator (and passenger) are
properly positioned and seat belts are appropriately
fastened.
• Do not operate or idle engine in a non-ventilated
area. Carbon monoxide gas is colorless, odorless,
and deadly.
2. Operating the vehicle
• Always wear the seat belt when operating the unit.
• Do not wear headphones while operating.
• Pull only from the trailer hitch (if equipped). Never
hitch to any other point except trailer hitch; such
arrangements will increase the risk of serious
personal injury or death due to a vehicle upset.
plant
(1) Trailer hitch
• Keep all shields and guards in place. Replace any
that are missing or damaged.
• Avoid sudden starts. To avoid rollovers, slow down
when turning, on uneven ground, and before
stopping. Operate the speed control pedal with
great care to avoid sudden starts.
• The vehicle cannot turn with the differential locked
and attempting to do so could be dangerous.
• Do not operate near ditches, holes, embankments,
or other ground surface features which may
collapse under the vehicle's weight. The risk of
vehicle upset is even higher when the ground is
loose or wet.
• Watch where you are going at all times. Watch for
and avoid obstacles. Be alert at row ends, near
trees, and other obstructions.
• When working in groups, always let the others
know what you are going to do before you do it.
• Never try to get on or off a moving vehicle.
• Do not stand between vehicle and trailer unless
parking brake is applied.
• Do not operate the vehicle when there is a
possibility of lightning. Even if the vehicle is
equipped with a CAB, the operator is not protected
from lightning.
• The RTV-XG850
different from other KUBOTA RTV series; it has
(Sidekick) operates slightly
RTV-XG850