SAFE OPERATION
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
have, should read this and other related manuals
before operating the tractor or any implement attached
to it. It is the owner's obligation to instruct all operators
in safe operation.
PRECAUTIONS BEFORE
OPERATING THE TRACTOR
Know your equipment and its limitations.
Read this entire manual before starting and operating
the tractor.
1. General precautions
• Pay special attention to the safety labels on the
tractor.
• Do not operate the tractor or any implement
attached to the tractor while under the influence of
alcohol, medication, controlled substances, or while
you are fatigued.
• Before allowing other people to use your tractor,
explain them how to operate it and require them to
read this manual before operating it.
• Never wear loose, torn, or bulky clothing around the
tractor. Loose, torn, or bulky clothing may catch on
moving parts or controls, leading to the risk of an
accident. 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 the
tractor at any time. The operator must remain in the
tractor seat during operating the tractor.
• Check brakes, clutch, linkage 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 SERVICE INTERVALS on
page 115)
• Keep your tractor clean. Buildup of dirt, grease, and
trash may contribute to fires and lead to personal
injury.
• Use only implements meeting the specifications
listed under IMPLEMENT LIMITATION TABLES on
page 27, or implements approved by KUBOTA.
• Use proper weights on the front 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 maintain proper ballast and braking.
Follow the safe operating procedures specified in
the implement manual or the attachment manual.
• The narrower the tread, the greater the risk of a
tractor upset. For maximum stability, adjust the
wheels to the widest practical tread width for your
application.
(See WHEEL ADJUSTMENT on page 97)
(1) Rear wheels (A) Tread width
• Do not modify the tractor. Unauthorized
modification may affect the function of the tractor,
which may result in personal injury.
2. Precautions for CAB and ROPS
KUBOTA recommends the use of a CAB or roll-over-
protective-structures (ROPS), and seat belt in almost
all applications. Combination of a CAB or ROPS and
seat belt will reduce the risk of serious injury or death if
the tractor should be upset.
• Check for overhead clearance which may interfere
with a CAB or ROPS.
• Set the parking brake and stop the engine. Remove
any obstructions which may prevent raising or
folding the ROPS. Do not allow any bystander.
Always perform functions of CAB or ROPS from a
stable position at the rear of the tractor. Hold the
top of the ROPS securely when raising or folding it.
Make sure that all pins are installed and locked.
• If the CAB or ROPS is loosened or removed for any
reason, make sure that all parts are reinstalled
correctly before operating the tractor.
• Never modify or repair any structural member of a
CAB or ROPS because welding, bending, drilling,
grinding, or cutting it may weaken the structure.
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