Kubota M7132 Operator's Manual page 20

SAFE OPERATION
(1) CAB
(2) Seat belt
• The CAB is not tested for falling object protection
structure (FOPS).
• The CAB fulfils the requirements of safety level 2
for hazardous substances.
• The CAB provides protection against dust but not
against aerosols and vapours.
• The CAB cannot be used under conditions requiring
protection against aerosols and vapours.
OPERATING THE TRACTOR
Operator safety is a priority. Safe operation, specifically
with respect to overturning
understanding the equipment
conditions at the time of use.
Some prohibited uses which can affect overturning
hazards include travelling and turning with implements,
loads carried too high and so on. This manual sets forth
some of the obvious risks, but the list is not, and cannot
be, exhaustive. It is the operator's responsibility to be
alert for any equipment or environmental condition that
could compromise safe operation.
1. Starting to operate the tractor
• Always sit in the operator's seat when starting
engine or operating levers or controls. Adjust seat
per instructions in the operating the tractor section.
Never start engine while standing on the ground.
• Before starting the engine, make sure that all levers
(including auxiliary control levers) are in their
neutral positions and that the parking brake is
engaged. Fasten the seat belt if the tractor has a
CAB, a fixed ROPS or a foldable ROPS in the
upright and locked position.
• Do not start engine by shorting across starter
terminals or bypassing the safety start switch. The
machine may start in gear and move if the normal
starting circuitry is bypassed.
• Do not operate or idle the engine in a non-
ventilated area. Carbon monoxide gas is colourless,
odourless, and deadly.
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hazards, entails
and environmental
• Check before each use that the operator presence
controls (OPC) are functioning correctly.
Test the safety systems.
(See Checking neutral circuit on page 261.)
Do not operate unless they are functioning
correctly.
2. Working the tractor
• Pull only from the hitch devices. Never hitch to axle
housing or any other point except the drawbar;
such arrangements will increase the risk of serious
personal injury or death due to a tractor upset.
(1) Drawbar
(2) High-hitch
• For trailing PTO-driven implements, set the hitch
devices to the towing position.
• Attach pulled or towed loads to the hitch devices
only.
• Keep all shields and guards in place. Replace any
that are missing or damaged.
• Avoid sudden starts. To avoid upsets, slow down
when turning, on uneven ground, and before
stopping.
• The tractor cannot turn with the differential locked
and attempting to do so could be dangerous.
• Do not operate near ditches, holes, embankments,
or other ground surface features which may
collapse under the tractor's weight. The risk of
tractor upset is even higher when the ground is
loose or wet. Tall grass can hide obstacles; walk the
area first to be sure.
• Watch where you are going at all times. Watch for
and avoid obstacles. Be alert at row ends, near
trees, and other obstructions.
• When working in groups, always let the others
know what you are going to do before you do it.
• Never try to get on or off a moving tractor.
• Always sit in the operator's seat when operating
levers or controls.
• Do not stand between tractor and implement or
trailed vehicle unless the parking brake is applied.
• Never utilise the headband management system, if
anyone is in the work area of the tractor.
M7132, M7152, M7172