SAFE OPERATION seat belt if the tractor has a CAB, a fixed ROPS or a foldable ROPS in the upright and locked position. Do not start engine by shorting across starter terminals or bypassing the safety start switch. The machine may start in gear and move if the normal starting circuitry is bypassed. Do not operate or idle the engine in a non- ventilated area. Carbon monoxide gas is colorless, odorless, and deadly. Check that the operator presence control (OPC) system is functioning correctly before each time you use the tractor. Test the safety systems. (See Checking operator presence control (OPC) system on page 111.) Do not operate unless they are functioning correctly.
(1) CAB (2) Seat belt The CAB is not tested for falling object protection structure (FOPS). The CAB fulfills the requirements of category 2 (EN 15695-1: 2009) for hazardous substances. (See CAB CLASSIFICATION AND MAINTENANCE on page 90.) The CAB provides protection against dust but not against aerosols and vapors. The CAB cannot be used under conditions requiring protection against aerosols and vapors. 2. Working the tractor Pull only from the drawbar. Never hitch to axle housing or any other point except the drawbar; such arrangements will increase the risk of serious personal injury or death due to a tractor upset. OPERATING THE TRACTOR Operator safety is a priority.
Safe operation, specifically with respect to overturning hazards, entails understanding the equipment and environmental conditions at the time of use. Some prohibited uses which can affect overturning hazards include traveling and turning with implements, loads carried too high and so on. This manual sets forth some of the obvious risks, but the list is not, and cannot be, exhaustive. It is the operator's responsibility to be alert for any equipment or environmental condition that could compromise safe operation. (1) Drawbar For trailing PTO-driven implements, set the drawbar to the towing position. Attach pulled or towed loads to the drawbar only. Keep all shields and guards in place.
Replace any that are missing or damaged. Avoid sudden starts. To avoid upsets, slow down when turning, on uneven ground, and before stopping. The tractor cannot turn with the differential locked and attempting to do so could be dangerous. Do not operate near ditches, holes, embankments, or other ground surface features which may collapse under the tractor's weight. The risk of tractor upset is even higher when the ground is loose or wet. Tall grass can hide obstacles; walk the area first to be sure. 1. Starting to operate the tractor Always sit in the operator's seat when starting engine or operating levers or controls. Adjust seat per instructions in the operating the tractor section.
Never start engine while standing on the ground. KUBOTA recommends that you get on and off the tractor from the left side only; however, in the event of an emergency, you may exit using the right side door. Use caution in using the emergency right side door, as there are no steps from the CAB to the ground on the right side. Before starting the engine, make sure that all levers (including auxiliary control levers) are in their neutral positions, that both parking brakes are applied, and that both the clutch and the power take-off (PTO) are disengaged or . Fasten the 8 M5091N, M5101N