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OPERATING THE 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 fast speed.
The preceding precautions are not limited only to new
tractors, but to all tractors. But it 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 grit
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 further details of change interval hours, see
SERVICE INTERVALS on page 57)
BOARDING AND LEAVING THE
TRACTOR
NOTE :
• Never try to get on or off a moving tractor or
jump off the tractor to exit.
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• 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.
OPERATING THE FOLDABLE
ROPS
[Except B2401DTN]
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death:
• When raising or folding the ROPS, apply
parking brake, stop the engine and remove the
key.
Always perform function from a stable position
at the rear of tractor.
• Fold the ROPS down only when absolutely
necessary and fold it up and lock it again as
soon as possible.
• Before proceeding to fold ROPS, check for any
possible interference with installed implements
and attachments.
If interference occurs, contact your KUBOTA
Dealer.
1. Folding the ROPS
1. Remove both set bolts, maintain a hold on the
ROPS.
(1) Set bolt
OPERATING NEW TRACTOR
(2) Hair pin
B2401DT, B2401DTWO, B2401DTN
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