Kubota tractor (BX25DLB-AU, LA240A, LA240A, AU-SG, BT602). OPERATOR'S MANUAL - part 5

 

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Kubota tractor (BX25DLB-AU, LA240A, LA240A, AU-SG, BT602). OPERATOR'S MANUAL - part 5

 

 

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SAFE OPERATION

LOADER

Most loader equipment accidents can be avoided by following simple safety precautions.
These safety precautions, if followed at all times, will help you operate your loader safely.

1. Read and understand all instructions and precautions

found in both the tractor and the loader operator's
manuals before using the loader.
Lack of knowledge can lead to accidents.

2. It is the owner's responsibility to ensure that anyone

who will operate the loader reads this manual first and
becomes familiar with the safe operation of the loader.

3. For your safety, a ROPS with a seat belt is strongly

recommended by KUBOTA in almost all applications.
If your tractor has a foldable ROPS, fold it down only
when absolutely necessary and raise it up and lock it
again as soon as possible. Do not wear the seat belt
when a foldable ROPS is down or a fixed ROPS is
removed. If you have any questions, consult your local
KUBOTA dealer.
Always use the seat belt when the tractor is equipped
with a ROPS. Never use the seat belt when the tractor
is not equipped with a ROPS.

4. Visually check for hydraulic leaks and broken, missing,

or malfunctioning parts.
Make necessary repairs before operating.

5. Replace damaged or illegible safety labels. See

following pages for required labels.

6. When the front loader is mounted on the tractor, enter

and exit the operator's seat only from left side of the
tractor.

7. Engage the loader control valve lock to prevent

accidental actuation when the implement is not in use
or during transport. Do not utilize the valve lock for
machine maintenance or repair.

8. Assemble, remove and reinstall the loader only as

directed in this manual. Failure to do this could result
in serious personal injury or death.

9. Check that all nuts, bolts, and pins are properly fitted

and tightened to specification.

10.Ensure that the approved counterweight and tires are

fitted to the tractor.

11.Remove mid mount mower deck (if fitted) before

operating the loader.

1. Operate the loader only when properly seated at the

controls. Do not operate from the ground.

2. Move and turn the tractor at low speeds. (less than 10

km/h)

3. Never allow anyone to get under the loader bucket or

reach through the boom when the bucket is raised.

4. Keep children, others and livestock away when

operating loader and tractor.

5. Do not walk or work under a raised loader bucket or

attachment unless it is securely blocked and held in
position.

6. For tractor stability and operator safety, a counter

weight of the recommended size must be added to the
3-point hitch when using loader.

7. To increase stability adjust the rear wheels to the

widest setting that is suitable for your application.

8. Exercise extra caution when operating the loader with

a raised bucket or attachment.

9. Do not lift or carry any person on the loader, in the

bucket, or other attachment.

10. Avoid loose fill, rocks and holes. They can be

dangerous for loader operation or movement.

11. Avoid overhead wires and obstacles when the loader

is raised. Contacting electric lines can cause
electrocution.

12. Gradually stop the loader boom when lowering or

lifting.

13. Use caution when handling loose or shiftable loads.
14. Using loaders for handling large, heavy, or shiftable

objects is not recommended without proper handling
attachments.

15. Handling large heavy objects can be extremely

dangerous due to :
A

Danger of rolling the tractor over.

A

Danger of upending the tractor.

A

Danger of the object rolling or sliding down the
loader boom onto the operator.

16. If you must perform this sort of work (item 15), protect

yourself by :
A

Never lift the load higher than necessary to clear
the ground.

A

Ensure that the Rated Operating Load is not
exceeded.

A

Always use the recommended counter weight.

A

Never lift large objects with equipment that may
permit them to roll back onto the operator.

A

Move slowly and carefully, avoiding rough terrain.

17. Never lift or pull a load from any point on the loader

with a chain, rope, or cable. Doing so could cause a
rollover or serious damage to the loader.

1. BEFORE OPERATING THE LOADER

2. OPERATING THE LOADER

SAFE OPERATION

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18.Be extra careful when operating the tractor on a slope,

always operate up and down, never across the slope.
Do not operate on steep slopes or unstable surfaces.

19.When operating another implement on a hillside, be

sure to remove the loader to reduce the risk of rollover.

20.Carry loader boom at a low position during transport.

(You should be able to see over the bucket.)

21.Allow for the loader length when making turns.

1. When loader work is complete and parking or storing,

choose flat and hard ground. Lower the loader boom
to the ground, stop the engine, set the brakes and
remove the key before leaving the tractor seat.

2. Make sure the detached loader is on stands and on a

hard, level surface.

3. Before disconnecting hydraulic lines, relieve all

hydraulic pressure by moving the controls.

4. Do not remove the loader from the tractor without an

approved bucket attached.

1. Always wear safety goggles when servicing or

repairing the machine.

2. Do not modify the loader. Unauthorized modification

may affect the function of the loader, which may result
in personal injury.

3. Do not use the loader as a work platform or a jack to

support the tractor for servicing or maintenance.
Securely support the tractor or any machine elements
with stands or suitable blocking before working
underneath.
For your safety, do not work under any hydraulically
supported devices. They can settle or suddenly leak
down or be accidentally lowered.

4. Escaping hydraulic oil under pressure can have

sufficient force to penetrate the skin, causing serious
personal injury. Do not use hands to search for
suspected leaks. If injured by escaping fluid, obtain
medical treatment immediately.

5. Do not tamper with the relief valve setting. The relief

valve is pre-set at the factory. Changing the setting
can cause overloading of the loader and tractor which
may result in serious personal injury.

6. When servicing or replacing pins in cylinder ends,

bucket, etc., always use a brass drift and hammer.
Failure to do so could result in injury from flying metal
fragments.

3. AFTER OPERATING THE LOADER

4. SERVICING THE LOADER

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SAFE OPERATION

BACKHOE

Most backhoe equipment accidents can be avoided by following simple safety precautions.
These safety precautions, if followed at all times, will help you operate your backhoe safely.

1. Read and understand all precautions in this manual

before service or operation. Allow only trained
personnel to operate or service this equipment.

2. It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that anyone

who will operate the backhoe reads this manual first
and becomes familiar with the safe operation of the
backhoe.

3. For safe operation, check the mounting bolts for

tightness and that the mount levers are in the right
position before operation.

4. Never operate tractor with backhoe attached and

loader removed.

5. Check for buried material such as electrical,

telephone, gas and water lines.  When in doubt,
contact local utility companies for their buried location
prior to operating the backhoe.

6. Replace any safety decal that becomes damaged, lost

or illegible. Also renew all decals when repainting.

1. Do not allow anyone other than the operator on the

unit while in operation or transport.

2. Keep all person and animals away from swing area of

backhoe.

3. Use care when operating on slopes to avoid tip-over.

Travel at a speed compatible with safe operation,
especially when operating on uneven terrain, crossing
ditches or while turning.

4. Operate the backhoe from the backhoe operator's seat

only.

5. When using on slopes, one stabilizer may be lower

than the other.  Use extreme care during excavation as
risk of tip-over will increase.

6. To reduce the risk of tip-over on a slope, place the

spoil to the high side of the excavation.

7. Do not dig under the stabilizer or tractor, especially in

soft or sandy condition. Take extra precaution in wet or
thawing ground.
These conditions can become unstable and may
collapse under the weight of the machine and may
cause tip over.

8. Never operate the machine or any equipment while

under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, or while
fatigued.

9. When leaving the machine unattended, be sure to

lower the backhoe to the ground. Set the parking
brake, then shut the engine off and remove the key.

1. Raise and center the boom, close the dipperstick, curl

the bucket and engage the boom and swing locks
before transporting the machine.

2. Check the local codes or regulations that may apply to

tractor / loader / backhoe operation on public streets or
highways, before transporting or traveling. Use SMV
emblem and warning flashers as required.
(SMV : Slow Moving Vehicle)

1. Before disconnecting hydraulic lines, relieve all

hydraulic pressure by moving the controls.

2. Always use personal protection device such as safety

goggles and ear protection when servicing or repairing
the machine.

3. Lower the backhoe to the ground and shut the engine

off before servicing.

4. When servicing or repairing pins in cylinder ends,

bucket, etc., always use a brass drift and hammer.
Failure to do so could result in injury from flying metal
fragments.

5. To avoid serious personal injury, keep clear of working

area of the backhoe.

6. When servicing or checking underneath, do not get

under the machine while it is being held with only the
bucket, backhoe or stabilizers. Securely support with
jack stands.

7. For your safety, do not work under any hydraulically

supported machine elements. They can settle,
suddenly leak down, or be accidentally lowered.

8. Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure can have

sufficient force to penetrate the skin, causing serious
personal injury.  Before applying pressure to the
system, be sure that all connections are tight and that
lines, pipes and hoses are not damaged.  Fluid
escaping from a very small hole can be almost
invisible. Do not use hands to search for suspected
leaks, use a piece of cardboard or wood. If injured by
escaping fluid, see a doctor at once. Serious infection
or allergic reaction will develop if proper medical
treatment is not administered immediately.

9. Do not tamper with any backhoe control valve relief

pressure setting.  The relief valve pressure is preset at
the factory. Changing the setting can cause
overloading of the backhoe and the tractor, and
serious personal injury or death may result.

10. Do not modify the backhoe for any reason.  Modifying

the backhoe can cause an unstable condition of the
tractor / loader / backhoe combination and serious
personal injury or death may result.

1.

BEFORE OPERATING BACKHOE

2.

OPERATING THE BACKHOE

3. DRIVING THE TRACTOR ON THE ROAD

4. SERVICING THE BACKHOE

SAFE OPERATION

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