Kubota M100GX Operator's Manual page 14

4 SAFE OPERATION
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8. Avoid sudden motions of the steering wheel as they
can lead to a dangerous loss of stability. The risk is
especially great when the tractor is traveling at road
speeds.
9. Do not operate an implement while the tractor is on the
road. Lock the 3-point hitch in the raised position.
10. Set the implement lowering control in the "LOCK"
position to hold the implement in the raised position.
(1) 3-point hitch lowering lock lever
3. PARKING THE TRACTOR
1. Disengage the PTO, lower all implements to the
ground, place all control levers in their neutral
positions, set the parking brake, stop the engine,
remove the key from the ignition and lock the cab door
(if equipped). Leaving transmission in gear with the
engine stopped will not prevent tractor from rolling.
2. Make sure that the tractor has come to a complete
stop before dismounting.
3. Avoid parking on steep slopes, if at all possible park on
a firm and level surface; if not, park across a slope with
chock the wheels.
Failure to comply with this warning may allow the
tractor to move and could cause injury or death.
4. OPERATING THE PTO
1. Wait until all moving components have completely
stopped before getting off the tractor, connecting,
disconnecting, adjusting, cleaning, or servicing any
PTO driven equipment.
2. Keep the PTO shaft cover in place at all times.
(1) PTO Shaft cover
(2) PTO Shaft cap
3. Before installing or using PTO driven equipment, read
(A) "LOCK"
(B) "UNLOCK"
4. When operating stationary PTO driven equipment,
5. USING 3-POINT HITCH
1. Use the 3-point hitch only with equipment designed for
2. When using a 3-point hitch mounted implement, be
Replace the PTO shaft cap when the shaft is not in
use.
(A) "NORMAL POSITION"
(B) "RAISED POSITION"
the manufacturer's manual and review the safety
labels attached to the equipment.
To prevent PTO driven equipment from improper or
unsafe use, select the lower speed (540rpm) unless
the higher one is specifically recommended as safe by
the equipment manufacture.
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.
3-point hitch usage.
sure to install the proper counterbalance weight on the
front of the tractor.