Kubota — Kubota RTV 500 Utility Vehicle Operator's Manual

21 OPERATING THE VEHICLE ACCESSORY OPERATING TECHNIQUES B 12V Electric Outlet The 12 volt receptacle is located on the front-panel. An auxiliary light or other devices may be connected to this connector. B Differential Lock To avoid personal injury due to loss of steering control: A Do not operate the vehicle at high speed with differential lock engaged. A Do not attempt to turn with the differential lock engaged. A Be sure to release the differential lock before making a turn in field conditions. C This outlet is activated when the key switch is in either the "ON" or "OFF" position. When the plug is not used, pull it out.

Be careful that leaving the plug inserted causes the battery to run out. C Do not connect a light or other device that draws more than 120 watts to this connector, or the battery may discharge very rapidly or the outlet may fail. If one of the rear wheels should slip, shift the differential lock lever to the "ENGAGE" position. Both wheels will then turn together, reducing slippage. Differential lock is maintained while shifting the differential lock lever to the "ENGAGE" position. A Do not use as a cigarette lighter. A Do not use when wet. (1) 12V electric outlet (1) Differential lock lever "ENGAGE" "DISENGAGE" A When using the differential lock, always slow the engine down.

A To prevent damage to power train, do not engage differential lock when one wheel is spinning and the other is completely stopped. A If the differential lock cannot be released, stop the vehicle, turn the steering wheel alternately.