Safe Operation - Kubota B2401DT Operator's Manual

SAFE OPERATION

Careful operation is your best insurance against an
accident.
Read and understand this manual carefully before
operating the tractor.
All operators, no matter how much experience they
may have, should read this and other related manuals
before operating the tractor or any implement attached
to it. It is the owner's obligation to instruct all operators
in safe operation.
BEFORE OPERATING THE
TRACTOR
• Know your equipment and its limitations. Read this
entire manual before attempting to start and
operate the tractor.
• Pay special attention to the safety labels on the
tractor.
• Do not operate the tractor or any implement
attached to it while under the influence of alcohol,
medication, controlled substances or while fatigued.
• Carefully check the vicinity before operating tractor
or any implement attached to it. Do not allow any
bystanders around or near tractor during operation.
• Before allowing other people to use your tractor,
explain how to operate and have them read this
manual before operation.
• Never wear loose, torn, or bulky clothing around
tractor. It may catch on moving parts or controls,
leading to the risk of an accident. Use additional
safety items, e.g. hard hat, safety boots or shoes,
eye and hearing protection, gloves, etc., as
appropriate or required.
• Do not allow passengers to ride on any part of the
tractor at anytime. The operator must remain in the
tractor seat during operation.
• Check brakes, clutch, linkage pins and other
mechanical parts for improper adjustment and
wear. Replace worn or damaged parts promptly.
Check the tightness of all nuts and bolts regularly.
(For further details, see SERVICE INTERVALS on
page 57)
• Keep your tractor clean. Dirt, grease, and trash
build up may contribute to fires and lead to personal
injury.
• Use only implements meeting the specifications
listed under IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS on page
21 or implements approved by KUBOTA.
• Use proper weights on the front or rear of the
tractor to reduce the risk of upsets. When using the
front loader, put an implement or ballast on the 3-
point hitch to improve stability. Follow the safe
B2401DT, B2401DTWO, B2401DTN
SAFE OPERATION
operating procedures specified in the implement or
attachment manual.
• The narrower the tread, the greater the risk of a
tractor upset. For maximum stability, adjust the
wheels to the widest practical tread width for your
application.
(See Front wheels on page 51, Rear wheels on
page 52)
(1) Rear wheels
• Do not modify
modification may affect the function of the tractor,
which may result in personal injury.
1. CAB and ROPS
• KUBOTA recommends the use of a CAB or roll over
protective structures (ROPS) and seat belt in
almost all applications. This combination will reduce
the risk of serious injury or death, should the tractor
be upset. Check for overhead clearance which may
interfere with a CAB or ROPS.
• Set parking brake and stop engine. Remove any
obstruction that may prevent raising or folding of
the ROPS. Do not allow any bystanders. Always
perform function from a stable position at the rear of
the tractor.
Hold the top of the ROPS securely when raising or
folding. Make sure all pins are installed and locked.
• If the CAB or ROPS is loosened or removed for any
reason, make sure that all parts are reinstalled
correctly before operating the tractor.
• Never modify or repair any structural member of a
CAB or ROPS because welding, bending, drilling,
grinding, or cutting may weaken the structure.
• If any structural member of the CAB or ROPS is
damaged, replace the entire structure at your local
KUBOTA Dealer.
(A) Tread width
the tractor. Unauthorized
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