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Careful operation is your best insurance against anaccident.Read and understand this manual carefully beforeoperating the tractor.All operators, no matter how much experience theymay have, should read this and other related manualsbefore operating the tractor or any implement attachedto it. It is the owner's obligation to instruct all operatorsin safe operation.PRECAUTIONS BEFOREOPERATING THE TRACTORKnow your equipment and its limitations.Read this entire manual before starting and operatingthe tractor.1. General precautions• Pay special attention to the safety labels on thetractor.• Do not operate the tractor or any implementattached to the tractor while under the influence ofalcohol, medication, controlled substances, or whileyou are fatigued.• Carefully check the vicinity of tractor beforeoperating it or any implement attached to it. Do notallow any bystander around or near the tractorduring operating it.• Before allowing other people to use your tractor,explain them how to operate it and require them toread this manual before operating your tractor.• Never wear loose, torn, or bulky clothing around thetractor. Loose, torn, or bulky clothing may catch onmoving parts or controls, leading to the risk of anaccident. Use additional safety items: hard hat,safety boots or shoes, eye and hearing protection,gloves, and so on, as appropriate or required.• Do not allow passengers to ride on any part of thetractor at anytime. The operator must remain in theoperator's seat during operating the tractor.• Check the brakes, clutch, linkage pins, and othermechanical parts for improper adjustment andwear. Replace worn or damaged parts promptly.Check the tightness of all nuts and bolts regularly.(For further details, see SERVICE INTERVALSTABLE on page 77)• Keep your tractor clean. Buildups of dirt, grease,and trash may contribute to fires and lead topersonal injury.• Use only implements meeting the specificationslisted under IMPLEMENT LIMITATION TABLES onpage 21, or implements approved by KUBOTA.• Use proper weights on the front or rear of thetractor to reduce the risk of upsets. When using thefront loader, put an implement or ballast on the 3-point hitch to maintain proper ballast and braking.Follow the safe operating procedures specified inthe implement or attachment manual.• The narrower the tread, the greater the risk of atractor upset. For maximum stability, adjust thewheels to the widest practical tread width for yourapplication.(See WHEEL ADJUSTMENT on page 72)(1) Rear wheels (A) Tread width• Do not modify the tractor. Unauthorizedmodification may affect the function of the tractor,which may result in personal injury.2. Precaution for CAB and ROPSKUBOTA recommends the use of a CAB or roll-overprotective-structures (ROPS), and seat belt in almostall applications. Combination of a CAB or ROPS andseat belt will reduce the risk of serious injury or death ifthe tractor should be upset.• Check for overhead clearance which may interferewith a CAB or ROPS.• Set the parking brake and stop the engine. Removeany obstructions which may prevent raising orfolding the ROPS. Do not allow any bystander.Always perform function of ROPS from a stableposition at the rear of the tractor. Hold the top of theROPS securely when raising or folding it. Makesure that all pins are installed and locked.• If the CAB or ROPS is loosened or removed for anyreason, make sure that all parts are reinstalledcorrectly before operating the tractor.
