Brake Pedal; Range Gear Shift Lever - Kubota RTV-X900 Operator's Manual

20 OPERATING THE VEHICLE
6. Checking the brake pedal.
BBrake Pedal
To avoid serious injury:
A If the operator suddenly brakes, an accident
may occur due to loss of control or the shifting
forward of heavy loads.
A When driving on icy, wet or loose surface,
operate at reduced speed to avoid skidding and
loss of steering control.
The brake pedal is the left pedal on the foot board.
Depress the pedal to slow or stop the vehicle.

(1) Brake pedal

7. Start the engine.
See "OPERATING THE ENGINE"
section.
8. Selecting the travel speed.
BRange Gear Shift Lever
To avoid serious injury:
A Avoid changing range gear shift lever when
ascending or descending a slope.
A Before ascending or descending a slope, shift
to the "L" range to control the vehicle speed.
A If you shift gears
descending a slope, be prepared to use the
brake to maintain control.
A Operate in reverse at slow speeds to maintain
control.
1. The range gear shift lever can only be shifted when
vehicle is completely stopped and the speed control
pedal is in the "NEUTRAL" position.
2. To avoid transmission and shift linkage damage,
completely stop the vehicle using the brake pedal
before shifting gears.
3. Select proper gear and engine speed depending on
the type of job.
4. Before dismounting vehicle, shift the range gear shift
lever to the "NEUTRAL" position and set parking
brake.

(1) Range gear shift lever

A When range gear shift lever is hard to engage, do not
force the lever. Set the parking brake, slightly depress
the speed control pedal and release it to neutral
position, then shift the lever.
When the lever is hard to disengage, do not force the
lever.
Depress the brake pedal fully, then shift the lever.
A An accident may occur with erratic shifting operation.
while ascending
(L) LOW Range
(H) HIGH Range
(N) "NEUTRAL" POSITION
(R) "REVERSE"
or