Operating The Tractor On A Road; Operating On Slopes And Rough Terrain; Transporting The Tractor Safely - Kubota M6S-111 Operator's Manual

OPERATING TECHNIQUES
2. If the front and/or rear wheels slip while in a turn in
field conditions, step on the front-wheel differential
lock pedal only. The front wheels alone will rotate
together for easy turning.
(1) 4-wheel differential lock ped-
al (rear and front wheel)
(2) Front-wheel differential lock
pedal (front wheel only)
IMPORTANT :
• When using the differential lock, always slow
the engine down.
• To prevent damage to power train, do not
engage differential lock when one wheel is
spinning and the other is completely stopped.
• To prevent damage to power train, do not
attempt to turn the tractor when 4-wheel
differential lock pedal is pressed down.
• If the differential lock cannot be released:
– 4-wheel differential lock pedal:
Step lightly on the brake pedals alternately.
– Front-wheel differential lock pedal:
Turn the steering wheel alternately.

2. Operating the tractor on a road

WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death:
• To help assure straight line stops when driving
at transport speeds, lock the brake pedals
together. Uneven braking at road speeds could
cause the tractor to roll-over.
• 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.
• When traveling on road with or without trailer,
you must comply with local regulations at all
time.
The maximum traveling speed with trailer is
determined by each country, and regulated
speeds may vary according to the size of trailer
and type of trailer brake system.
M6S-111,M6L-111,M6H-101
(A) Press to "ENGAGE"
(B) Release to "DISENGAGE"
Be sure the SMV emblem and warning lamps are clean
and visible. If towed or rear-mounted equipment
obstructs these safety devices, install the SMV emblem
and warning lamps on the equipment.
Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for further details.
(1) SMV emblem
(2) Bracket
3. Operating on slopes and rough
terrain
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death:
• 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.
• Avoid changing gears
descending a slope.
• If operating on a slope, never disengage the
clutch or shift levers to neutral. Doing so could
cause loss of control.
• 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. Be sure wheel tread is adjusted to provide
maximum stability.
(See TIRES, WHEELS, AND BALLAST (M6S-111)
on page 116, TIRES, WHEELS, AND BALLAST
(M6L-111) on page 124 and TIRES, WHEELS, AND
BALLAST (M6H-101) on page 129.)
2. Slow down for slopes, rough ground, and sharp
turns, especially when transporting heavy, rear
mounted equipment.
3. Before descending a slope, shift to a gear low
enough to control the speed without using brakes.

4. Transporting the tractor safely

1. The tractor, if damaged, must be carried on a truck.
OPERATING THE TRACTOR
when climbing or
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