OPERATING THE TRACTOR
OPERATION OF NEW TRACTOR
How a new tractor is used and maintained determines
the life of the tractor.
A new tractor has been, of course, tested, but the
various parts need to go through a breaking-in period.
So you should operate for the first 50 hours at a slower
speed and avoid excessive work or operation until the
various parts become broken-in.
The manner that the tractor is used during the
breaking-in period greatly affects the life of your tractor.
Therefore, to obtain the maximum performance and the
longest life of the tractor, it is very important to properly
break-in your tractor. In using a new tractor, observe
the following precautions.
1. Operating new tractor for the first
50 hours
Do not operate the tractor at full speed for the first 50
hours.
• Do not start the tractor quickly. Do not apply the
brakes suddenly.
• In winter, operate the tractor after fully warming up
the engine.
• Do not operate the engine at speeds faster than
necessary.
• On rough roads, slow down to suitable speeds.
Do not operate the tractor at fast speed.
The preceding precautions are not limited only to new
tractors, but to all tractors. But you should especially
follow the preceding precautions in the case of new
tractors.
2. Changing the lubricating oil for
new tractors
The lubricating oil is especially important in the case of
a new tractor. If the various parts are not “broken-in”
and are not accustomed to each other, small metal grit
may develop during the operation of the tractor. Small
metal grit may wear out or damage the parts.
Therefore, you should take care of the lubricating oil to
change a little earlier than would ordinarily be required.
(For further details of change interval hours, see
SERVICE INTERVALS on page 93)
PRECAUTIONS FOR BOARDING
AND LEAVING THE TRACTOR
• Never try to get on or off a moving tractor or to jump
off the tractor to exit.
• Face the tractor when getting into or out of the
tractor. Do not use the controls as hand-holds to
prevent inadvertent machine movements.
• Always keep steps and floor clean to avoid slippery
conditions.
OPERATION OF THE
FOLDABLE ROPS (IF
EQUIPPED)
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death:
• When raising or folding the ROPS, apply the
parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the
starter key.
Always perform the function from a stable
position at the rear of the tractor.
• Fold down the ROPS only when absolutely
necessary and fold it up and lock it again as
soon as possible.
• Before proceeding to fold ROPS, check for any
possible interference with installed implements
and attachments.
If interference occurs, contact your Kubota
Dealer.
1. Folding the ROPS (if equipped)
1. Remove both set bolts.
(1) Set bolt
OPERATING THE TRACTOR OPERATION OF NEW TRACTOR
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