Kubota T1880 Operator's Manual page 9

2 SAFE OPERATION
5. To reduce fire hazards, keep the engine exhaust area
free of grass or leaves.
6. Slow down before turning.
7. Turn off blades when not mowing.
8. Mow only in daylight.
9. Be sure rotating blades and engine are stopped and
the key is removed before placing hands or feet near
blades.
10. Shut the engine off and wait for all movement to stop
before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute. [if
equipped]
11. Know what is behind you before overriding the KRA
system. Do not override the KRA system unless
absolutely necessary and safe to do so.
KUBOTA strongly recommends against overriding the
KRA system.
12. When mowing for the first time, cut the grass higher
than desired.
This will uncover any unseen object that may damage
the mower or grass catcher.
13. Always inspect the mower and grass catcher after
striking any foreign object. This will insure that all
mower and grass catcher parts are safe and secure
and not damaged.
Repair or replace any damaged parts before re-
starting.
14. Use only implements recommended in this manual.
Use proper ballast to front or rear of machine to reduce
the risk of upsets. Follow the "SAFE OPERATION"
procedures specified in the manuals included with the
equipment.
15. Do not operate the mower without the entire grass
catcher or the discharge shield in place.
Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not
point it at anyone.
16. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing
roadways.
17. Never leave a running machine unattended.
Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine,
and remove the key before dismounting.
18. Be extremely alert for all other traffic when operating
the mower and grass catcher near public roads or
highways.
19. Do not operate where machine could tip or slip.
Do not operate near ditches, holes, embankments, or
other terrain which may collapse under the machine's
weight. The risk of machine tip-over is increased when
the ground is loose or wet.
C Pulling loads
Use extra care when pulling loads to reduce the risk of
serious personal injury or death due to a machine tip-over.
a) Pull only from the hitch. Never attach loads to the axle
housing or any other point above hitch.
b) Limit loads to those you can safely control.
c) Do not turn sharply.
d) Use care when backing.
(1) Hitch hole
C Operation on slopes
Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip-
over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death.
All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the
slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.
DO
1. Mow up and down slopes, not across, to avoid
machine tip-over. Stay off hills and slopes too steep for
safe operation.
2. Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
3. Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden
hazards. Keep away from drop-offs. Uneven terrain
could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.
4. Use slow speed.
5. Follow the KUBOTA's recommendations for wheel
weights or counterweights to improve stability.
6. The weight of grass in the grass catcher may increase
the possibility of tip over.
7. Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do
not make sudden changes in speed or direction.
8. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose
traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly
straight down the slope.