Kubota MX Series Operator's Manual page 16

SAFE OPERATION
PRECAUTIONS FOR
OPERATING THE PTO
• Wait until all moving components have completely
stopped before getting off the tractor, connecting,
disconnecting, adjusting, cleaning, or servicing any
PTO driven equipment.
• Keep the PTO-shaft-cover in place at all times.
Replace the PTO-shaft-cap when the shaft is not in
use.
(1) PTO shaft cover
(2) PTO shaft cap
• Before installing or using PTO-driven-equipment,
read the manufacturer's manual and review the
safety labels attached to the equipment.
• When operating stationary PTO-driven-equipment,
always apply the tractor parking brake and place
chocks behind and in front of the rear wheels. Stay
clear of all rotating parts. Never step over rotating
parts.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USING 3-
POINT HITCH
• Use the 3-point hitch only with equipment designed
for the appropriate category of 3-point hitch usage.
• When using a 3-point-hitch-mounted-implement, be
sure to install the proper counterbalance-weight on
the front of the tractor.
• To avoid injury from separation, do not extend lift
rod beyond the groove on the threaded rod.
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(A) Normal position
(B) Raised position
(1) Groove
PRECAUTIONS FOR
SERVICING THE TRACTOR
Before servicing the tractor, follow the following
procedure.
1. park the tractor on a firm, flat, and level surface.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Lower all implements to the ground.
4. Place the gear-shift-lever in the neutral position.
5. Stop the engine.
6. Remove the starter key.
• Allow the tractor time to cool off before working on
or near the engine, muffler, radiator, and so on.
• Do not remove the radiator cap while coolant is hot.
When coolant is cool, slowly rotate the radiator cap
to the first stop and allow sufficient time for excess
pressure to escape before removing the radiator
cap completely. If the tractor is equipped with a
coolant-recovery-tank, add coolant or water to the
coolant-recovery-tank. Do not add coolant to the
radiator.
(See Checking the coolant level on page 126)
• Always stop the engine before refueling. Avoid
spills and overfilling.
• Do not smoke when working around the battery or
when the tractor is refueling. Keep all sparks and
flames away from the battery and fuel tank. The
battery presents an explosive hazard, because it
gives off hydrogen and oxygen especially when you
are recharging it.
• Before jump starting a dead battery, read and follow
all of the instructions.
(See JUMP STARTING THE ENGINE on page 64)
• Keep first-aid-kit and fire extinguisher handy at all
times.
• Disconnect the ground cable of battery before
working on or near electric components.
• To avoid the possibility of battery explosion, do not
use or charge the refillable type battery if the fluid
level is below the lower (lower limit level) mark.
Check the fluid level regularly and add distilled
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