Precautions For Operating The Tractor On A Road; Precautions For Operating The Tractor On Slopes And Rough Terrain - Kubota L4701 Operator's Manual

OPERATING THE TRACTOR
If one of the rear wheels should slip, depress the
differential-lock-pedal. Both wheels will then turn
together, which reduce slippage of the rear wheels.
You can maintain the differential lock only while the
differential-lock-pedal is depressed.
[Manual transmission type]
[HST type]
(1) Differential lock pedal
IMPORTANT :
• When using the differential lock, always slow
the engine down.
• To prevent damage to power train, do not
engage the differential lock when one wheel is
spinning and the other is completely stopped.
• If you cannot release the differential lock in the
preceding manner, lightly depress the brake
pedals alternately.
2. Precautions for operating the
tractor on a road
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death:
• To help assure that the straight-line-stops when
driving at transport speeds, lock the brake
70
(A) Press to engage
(B) Release to disengage
TECHNIQUES FOR OPERATING THE TRACTOR
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.
Be sure that the SMV emblem and the warning-
indicator-lamps are clean and visible. If towed or rear-
mounted equipment obstructs these safety devices,
install the SMV emblem and the warning-indicator-lamp
on equipment.
Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for further details.
(1) SMV emblem
3. Precautions for operating the
tractor on slopes and rough terrain
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death:
• Always back the tractor up when the tractor is
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 of
the tractor.
• Avoid changing gears when the tractor is
climbing or descending a slope.
• If operating the tractor on a slope, never
disengage the clutch lever or shift lever to the
neutral position. Disengaging the clutch lever or
shift lever to neutral 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.
• Be sure that the wheel tread is adjusted to provide
the maximum stability.
(See WHEEL ADJUSTMENT on page 83)
• Slow down for slopes, rough ground, and sharp
turns, especially when transporting heavy, rear
mounted equipment.
(2) Bracket
L4701