Techniques For Operating The Tractor; Differential Lock; Precautions For Operating The Tractor On A Road - Kubota MX Series Operator's Manual

OPERATING THE TRACTOR
5. Stop the engine.
(See STOPPING THE ENGINE on page 64)
6. Remove the starter key.
If it is necessary to park the tractor on an incline, be
sure to chock the wheels to prevent accidental
rolling of the tractor.
TECHNIQUES FOR OPERATING
THE TRACTOR

1. Differential lock

WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death due to loss of
steering control:
• Do not operate the tractor at high speed with
differential lock engaged.
• Do not turn the tractor with the differential lock
engaged.
• Be sure to release the differential lock before
turning the tractor in field conditions.
If one of the rear wheels should slip, depress the
differential-lock-pedal. Both wheels will then turn
together, which reduce slippage of the rear wheels.
You can maintain the differential lock only while the
differential-lock-pedal is depressed.
[Manual transmission type]
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TECHNIQUES FOR OPERATING THE TRACTOR

[HST type]
(1) Differential lock pedal
IMPORTANT :
• When using the differential lock, always slow
the engine down.
• To prevent damage to power train, do not
engage the differential lock when one wheel is
spinning and the other is completely stopped.
• If you cannot release the differential lock in the
preceding manner, lightly depress the brake
pedals alternately.
2. Precautions for operating the
tractor on a road
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death:
• To help assure the straight line stops when
driving at transport speeds, lock the brake
pedals together. Uneven braking at road speeds
could cause the tractor to roll-over.
• When traveling on road with 3-point hitch
mounted implement attached, be sure to get
sufficient front weight on the tractor to maintain
steering ability.
Be sure that the SMV emblem and the warning-
indicator-lamps are clean and visible. If towed or rear-
mounted equipment obstructs these safety devices,
install the SMV emblem and the warning-indicator-lamp
on equipment.
Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for further details.
IMPORTANT :
• Close the rear window to maintain the visibility
of the SMV emblem. (CAB OPERATION)
(A) Press to engage
(B) Release to disengage
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