Operating The Tractor; Operating New Tractor; Do Not Operate The Tractor At Full Speed For The First 50 Hours; Changing Lubricating Oil For New Tractors - Kubota M7132 Operator's Manual

OPERATING NEW TRACTOR

OPERATING THE TRACTOR

OPERATING NEW TRACTOR
How a new tractor is handled and maintained
determines the life of the tractor.
A new tractor just off the factory production line has
been, of course, tested, but the various parts are not
accustomed to each other, so care should be taken to
operate the tractor for the first 50 hours at a slower
speed and avoid excessive work or operation until the
various parts become "broken-in". The manner in which
the tractor is handled during the "breaking-in" period
greatly affects the life of your tractor.
Therefore, to obtain the maximum performance and the
longest life of the tractor, it is very important to properly
break-in your tractor. In handling a new tractor, the
following precautions should be observed.
1. Do not operate the tractor at full
speed for the first 50 hours
• Do not start quickly nor apply the brakes suddenly.
• In winter, operate the tractor after fully warming up
the engine.
• Do not run the engine at speeds faster than
necessary.
• On rough roads, slow down to suitable speeds. Do
not operate the tractor at high speed.
The above precautions are not limited only to new
tractors, but to all tractors. However, they should be
especially observed in the case of new tractors.
2. Changing lubricating oil for new
tractors
The lubricating oil is especially important in the case of
a new tractor. The various parts are not "broken-in" and
are not accustomed to each other; small metal grit may
develop during the operation of the tractor; and this
may wear out or damage the parts. Therefore, care
should be taken to change the lubricating oil a little
earlier than would ordinarily be required.
For more details, read the maintenance section of this
manual.
(See MAINTENANCE on page 249.)
BOARDING AND LEAVING THE
TRACTOR
• Never try to get on or off a moving tractor or jump
off the tractor to exit.
M7132, M7152, M7172
• Face the tractor when getting into or out of the
tractor. Do not use the controls as hand holds to
prevent inadvertent machine movements.
• Always keep steps and floor clean to avoid slippery
conditions.
OPERATOR'S POSITION
CONTROLS
NOTE :
• The seat and suspension should be adjusted to
ensure that the controls are comfortably at
hand for the operator, ensuring that the
operator maintains
minimises risks from whole body vibration.

1. Operator's seat

WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death:
• Make adjustments to the seat only while the
tractor is stopped.
• Make sure that the seat is completely secured
after each adjustment.
• Do not allow any person other than the operator
to ride on the tractor.
OPERATING THE TRACTOR
a good posture and
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