Kubota B3300SU Operator's Manual page 11

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6. Never allow children to play on the machine or on the
implement.
7. Use extra caution when backing up. Look behind and
down to make sure area is clear before moving.
C Operating on slopes
Slopes are major factor related to loss-of-control and tip-
over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death.
All slopes require extra caution.
1. To avoid upsets, always back up steep slopes. If you
cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do
not operate on it. Stay off slopes too steep for safe
operation.
2. Driving forward out of a ditch, mired condition or up a
steep slope increases the risk of a tractor to be upset
backward. Always back out of these situations. Extra
caution is required with four-wheel drive models
because their increased traction can give the operator
false confidence in the tractor's ability to climb slopes.
3. Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do
not make sudden changes in speed or direction.
4. Avoid disengaging the clutch or changing gears speed
when climbing or going down a slope. If on a slope
disengaging the clutch or changing gears to neutral
could cause loss of control.
C Driving the tractor on the road
1. Lock the two brake pedals together to help assure
straight-line stops. Uneven braking at road speeds
could cause the tractor to tip over.
(1) Brake Pedal (LH)
(A) Whenever travelling on the road
(2) Brake Pedal (RH)
(3) Brake Pedal Lock
2. Check the front wheel engagement. The braking
characteristics are different between two and four
wheel drive. Be aware of the difference and use
carefully.
3. Always slow the tractor down before turning. Turning
at high speed may tip the tractor over.
4. Make sure that the Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) sign is
clean and visible. Use hazard lights and turn signals as
required.
(1) SMV emblem
(2) Bracket
5. On public roads use the SMV emblem and hazard
lights, if required by local traffic and safety regulations.
6. Observe all local traffic and safety regulations.
7. Turn the headlights on.
8. Drive at speeds that allow you to maintain control at all
times.
9. Do not apply the differential lock while traveling at road
speeds. The tractor may run out of control.
10. 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.
11. Keep the ROPS in the "UP" position and wear the seat
belt when driving the tractor on the road.
Otherwise, you will not be protected in the event of a
tractor roll-over.
12. Do not operate an implement while the tractor is on the
road. Lock the 3-point hitch in the raised position.
13. When towing other equipment, use a safety chain and
place an SMV emblem on it as well.
(1) Safety chain
SAFE OPERATION
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