Kubota tractor (BX25DLB-AU, LA240A, LA240A, AU-SG, BT602). OPERATOR'S MANUAL - part 15

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OPERATING THE TRACTOR

2. Remove both set pins.

3. Fold the ROPS.

To avoid personal injury:
A

Hold the ROPS tightly with both hands and fold
the ROPS slowly and carefully.

4. Align set pin holes and insert both set pins and secure

them with the hair pins.

To avoid personal injury:
A

Make sure that both set pins are properly
installed and secured with the hair pins.

A

Take care not to bump the ROPS against the rod of
backhoe cylinder when folding the ROPS.

B

To Raise the ROPS to Upright Position

1. Remove both hair pins and set pins.

2. Raise ROPS to the upright position.

To avoid personal injury:
A

Hold the ROPS tightly with both hands and
raise the ROPS slowly and carefully.

(1) Set pins
(2) Hair pins

(1) ROPS

(1) Set pins
(2) Hair pins

(1) Set pins
(2) Hair pins

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3. Align set pin holes, insert both set pins. Secure them

with the hair pins.

To avoid personal injury:
A

Make sure that both set pins are properly
installed as soon as the ROPS is in the upright
position and secured with the hair pins.

4. Tighten the holding knob bolts.

B

Adjustment of Foldable ROPS

A

Adjust free fall of the ROPS upper frame regularly.

A

If you feel less friction in folding the ROPS, tighten the
nut (1) until you feel the right friction in the movement.

(1) Set pins
(2) Hair pins

(1) Holding knob bolts

(1) Nut

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OPERATING THE TRACTOR

STARTING

A

The seat and suspension should be adjusted to
ensure that the controls are comfortably at hand for the
operator, ensuring that the operator maintains a good
posture.

B

Operator's Seat

To avoid personal injury:
A

Make adjustments to the seat only while the
tractor is stopped.

A

Make sure that the seat is completely secured
after each adjustment.

A

Do not allow any person other than the
operator to ride on the tractor.

C

Travel adjustment

Pull up the position adjust lever and slide the seat
backward or forward, as required. The seat will lock in
position when the lever is released.

C

Tilt adjustment

Pull the backrest tilt adjust lever and tilt the backrest to the
desired position.

A

After adjusting the operator's seat, be sure to check
that the seat is properly locked.

A

Be sure the operator's seat is out of contact with the
top link.

A

See "REVERSING THE SEAT" section when using
seat in backhoe position.

1. Adjust the operator's position and 

engage the seat belt.

(A) "TRACTOR DRIVING POSITION"
(B) "BACKHOE POSITION"

(1) Seat
(2) Position adjust lever
(3) Backrest tilt adjust lever
(4) Arm rest
(5) Seat belt

(A) "PULL UP"
(B) "PULL"

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B

Seat Belt

To avoid personal injury:
A

Always use the seat belt when the ROPS is
installed.
Do not use the seat belt if a foldable ROPS is
down or there is no ROPS.

Adjust the seat belt for proper fit and connect to the
buckle. The seat belt is auto-locking retractable type.

B

Head Light Switch

(A) ...... Head lights "ON".
(B) ...... Head lights "OFF".

B

Hazard Light Switch

When hazard light switch is turned counter-clockwise, the
hazard lights flash along with the indicator on the
instrument panel. Turn the switch clockwise to turn off the
light.
(A) ...... Hazard lights "ON".
(B) ...... Hazard lights "OFF".

B

Turn Signal Light Switch

To indicate a right turn, turn the switch clockwise.
To indicate a left turn, turn the switch counter-clockwise.
When the left or right turn signal is activated in
combination with the hazard lights, the indicated turning
light will flash and the other will stay on.

A

Be sure to return switch to center position after turning.

B

Brake Pedal

Make sure to latch the brake pedal with the parking brake
lock pedal. Use both right and left feet for the procedure.

To avoid personal injury:
A

An accident may occur if the tractor is
suddenly braked, such as by heavy towed
loads shifting forward or loss of control.

A

The braking characteristics are different
between 2 and 4-wheel drive. Be aware of the
difference and use carefully.

A

When driving on icy, wet or loose surfaces,
make sure the tractor is correctly ballasted to
avoid skidding and loss of steering control.
Operate at reduced speed.

(1) Seat belt

2. Selecting Light Switch Positions.

(1) Hazard light switch
(2) Head light switch
(3) Turn signal light switch

(A) "ON"
(B) "OFF"
(C) "RIGHT TURN"
(D) "LEFT TURN"

3. Checking the Brake Pedal.