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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 attempting to start andoperate the 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 the 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 have them readthis manual before operating it.• 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 thetractor seat during operating the tractor.• Check 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 INTERVALS onpage 69.• 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 22, FRONT LOADER on page 26, andWEIGHT OF THE IMPLEMENTS AS THE REARBALLAST on page 26, or implements approved byKUBOTA.• 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 improve stability. Follow the safeoperating procedures specified in the implement orattachment manual.• Do not modify the tractor. Unauthorizedmodification may affect the function of the tractor,which may result in personal injury.2. Precautions 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 parking brake and stop engine. Remove anyobstructions that may prevent raising or folding theROPS. Do not allow any bystander. Always performfunctions of CAB or ROPS from a stable position atthe rear of the tractor. Hold the top of the ROPSsecurely when raising or folding it. Make sure thatall 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.• Never modify or repair any structural member of aCAB or ROPS because welding, bending, drilling,grinding, or cutting it may weaken the structure.• If any structural member of the CAB or ROPS isdamaged, replace the entire structure at your localKUBOTA Dealer.• If the tractor is equipped with a foldable ROPS, youmay fold down it temporarily only when absolutelynecessary to fold down it for areas with constraintson height.There is no protection of operator provided by theROPS in the folded position. For operator safety,you should place the ROPS in the upright andlocked position and fasten the seat belt for all otheroperations.• Always use the seat belt if the tractor is equippedwith a CAB or ROPS.
