Kubota F2890E Operator's Manual page 14

7. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose
traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly
straight down the slope.
8. Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution on
slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tip-over or loss of
control.
9. Use special caution when changing direction on
slopes.
10. Shift "High - Low Gear Shift Lever" to the Low position
when mowing or operating on slopes.
DO NOT
1. Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn
slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
2. Do not use the machine on slopes of more than 15 .
3. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
The machine could suddenly turn over if a wheel falls
over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.
4. Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could
cause sliding.
5. Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot
on the ground.
6. Do not use the grass catcher on steep slopes. [if
equipped]
7. Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or
downhill.
8. Never "freewheel". Do not let the machine travel
downhill with HST pedal at neutral position.
9. Do not use the trailer and the towing implement.
C Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to
the presence of children. Children are attracted to the
machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that
children will remain where you last saw them.
1. Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of another responsible adult.
2. Be alert and turn the machine off if children enter the
area.
3. Before and when backing, look behind and down for
small children.
4. Never carry children. They may fall off and be
seriously injured or interfere with safe machine
operation.
5. Never allow children to operate the machine, even
under adult supervision. Local regulation can restrict
the age of the operator.
6. Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other obstructions that might hide
children from sight.
C Operators, age 60 years and above
Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above,
are involved in a large percentage of machine-related
injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to
operate the machine safely enough to protect themselves
and others from serious injury.
SAFE OPERATION
C Stopping
1. Make sure that the machine and all attachments have
come to complete stop before dismounting.
2. Before dismounting, disengage the PTO, lower all
implements, place all control levers in their neutral
positions, apply parking brake, turn off the engine and
remove the key.
3. Do not park the machine on a steep incline. Park on
relatively flat areas.
3. USING THE PTO
1. Before installing or using PTO-driven equipment, read
the manufacturer's manual and review the safety
labels attached to the equipment.
2. Wait until all moving components have completely
stopped before connecting, disconnecting, adjusting,
cleaning, or servicing any PTO-driven equipment.
3. Use the PTO with KUBOTA approved attachments.
The speed of the PTO
F2890E, F3090, F3890: 2545 min (rpm) at engine
revolution 3000 min (rpm)
4. USING THE LIFT LINK
1. Use lift link only with authorized attachments designed
for lift link usage.
2. When using a lift link mounted attachment, be sure to
install the adequate counter ballast weight specified in
the attachment's manual.
3. When moving the machine a long distance, set the
implement lowering control in the "LOCK" position to
hold the implement in the raised position.
4. Do not turn the knob quickly.
(1) Lift link lowering speed control knob
(A) "FAST": Turn counterclockwise slowly
(B) "SLOW": Turn clockwise
(C) "LOCK": Turn clockwise to the end
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