Operating The Tractor On A Road; Operating On Slopes And Rough Terrain; Directions For Use Of Power Steering - Kubota M108DC Operator's Manual

34 OPERATING THE TRACTOR
BOperating the Tractor on a Road
To avoid personal injury or death:
A 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.
A 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.
Observe all local traffic and safety regulations.
Use the registration plate.
(1) Registration plate
BOperating on Slopes and Rough Terrain
To avoid personal injury or death:
A 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.
A Avoid changing gears when climbing or
descending a slope.
A If operating on a slope, never disengage the
clutch or shift levers to neutral. Doing so could
cause loss of control.
A 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 "WHEEL ADJUSTMENT" in "TIRES, WHEELS
AND BALLAST" section.)
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 speed without using brakes.
BDirections for Use of Power Steering
1. Power steering is activated only while the engine is
running. Slow engine speeds make the steering a little
heavier. While the engine is stopped, the tractor
functions in the same manner as tractors without
power steering.
2. When the steering wheel is turned all the way to the
stop, the relief valve is activated. Do not hold the
steering wheel in this position for a long period of time.
3. Avoid turning the steering wheel while the tractor is
stopped, or tires may wear out sooner.
4. The power steering mechanism makes the steering
easier. Be careful when driving on a road at high
speeds.