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Careful operation is your best insurance against an accident Read and understand this manual carefully before operating the tractor. All operators, no matter how much experience they may have, should read this and other related manuals before operating the tractor or any implement attached to it. It is the owner's obligahon to instruct all operalors in safe operation. 1. BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR 1. Know your equipment and its limitations. Read this entre manual before attempting to start and operate the tractor 2 Pay special attention to the danger, waming and caubon labels on the tractor 3 Do not operate tractor or any implement attached to it while under the influence of alcohol, medication, controlled substances or while faltigued 4. Carefully check the vicinity before operating tractor or any implement attached to it. Do not allow any bystanders around or near tractor dunng operation 5. Before allowing other people to use your tractor explain how to operate and have them read this manual before operation 6. Never wear loose, tom, or bulky clothing around tractor. It may catch on moving parts or controls, leading to the risk of an accident. Use additional safety iems, e g hard hat, salety boots or shoes, eye and hearing protection, gloves, etc, as appropriate or required 7. Do not allow passengers to ride on any part of the tractor at anytime The operator must remain in the tractor seat during operation 8. Check brakes, Inkage pins and other mechanical parts for improper adjustment and wear Replace worn or damaged parts promptly. Check the tightness of all nuts and bolts regularly (For further details, see "MAINTENANCE" section.) 9. Keep your tractor clean. Dirt, grease, and trash build up may contribute to fires and lead to personal injury. 10. Use only implements meeting the specifications listed under "IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS" in this manual or implements approved by KUBOTA 11 Use proper weights on the tront or rear of the tractor to reduce the risk of upsets. When using the front loader, put an implement or ballast on the 3-point hitch to improve stability Follow the sale operating procedures specified in the implement or attachment manual 12 Do not modfy the tractor. Unauthorized modification may atfect the function of the tractor, which may result in personal injury · CAB, ROPS 1. KUBOTA recommends the use of a CAB or Roll Over Protective Structures (ROPS) and seat bell in almost all applications. This combination will reduce the nsk of serious injury or death, should the tractor be upset. Check for overhead clearance which may interfere with a CAB or ROPS 2. Set parking brake and stop engine Remove any obstruction that may prevent raising or folding of the ROPS. Do not allow any bystanders Always perform function from a stable position at the rear of the tractor. Hold the top of the ROPS securely when raising or folding Make sure all pins are installed and locked 3. If the CAB or ROPS is loosened or removed for any reason, make sure that all parts are reinstalled correctly before operating the tractor. 4. Never modify or repair any structural member of a CAB or ROPS because welding. bending. drilling. grinding, or cutting may weaken the structure 5. A damaged CAB or ROPS structure must be replaced. not repaired or revised 6. If any structural member of the CAB or ROPS is damaged, replace the entire structure at your local KUBOTA Dealer 7. If the tractor is equipped with a foldable ROPS it may be temporanly folded down only when absolutely necessary for areas with height constraints (There is no operator protection provided by the ROPS in the folded position. For aperator safety the ROPS should be placed in the upright and locked position and the seat bellt fastened for all other operations.) 8. Always use the seat belt if the tractor has a CAB or ROPS Do not use the seat belt if a foldable ROPS is down or there is no ROPS. Check the seat belt regularly and replace if frayed or damaged
