Kubota Lawn Tractors - Safe Operating Tips
Most lawn tractors, and certainly most Kubota lawn tractors, are equipped so that they can use a number of different attachments which will allow them to tend their lawn or garden more efficiently. These attachments can vary in size and mobility, but one of the things that they all have in common is that a lot of extra care needs to be taken when using a lawn tractor that has an attachment on it.
The operation of a lawn tractor when pulling a load has a number of certain safety protocols that should be adhered to. A Kubota lawn tractor will have a specified point on the tractor that is known as a hitch point, a term that is a common one on most lawn tractors. There may possibly be more than one hitch point, in any event it is important that only designated hitch points are used when attaching any type of extension to a lawn tractor. Be aware of the size of the load that you are carrying will affect the pulling power and driving capabilities of the tractor.
The Kubota lawn tractor manual may specify the type of attachments that can be used on the tractor, but in any event common sense will tell you the type of attachments and the types of load that the tractor can safely handle. If in any doubt consult the manual and if that does not give you the required information then consult a dealer. It is important when carrying any load that the attachment is proportionate in weight to the tractor that is pulling it. Any disadvantage in weight is potentially dangerous and could cause the operator of the tractor to lose control.
When driving a Kubota lawn tractor that has an attachment, be careful about turning sharply and also take great care when backing up the tractor. Remember that the tractor has an extended angle to it because of the attachment, and this should be taken into account with all driving considerations when using the tractor. If the Kubota manual recommends it, make sure that front ballast or wheel weights are used on the tractor. Failure to do so could result in a disproportionate weight of the load between the tractor and attachments, causing it either to upend or for the operator to lose control of the tractor.
It is always important to look out for traffic or other people when crossing roads or near roadways. If using an attachment to the tractor, be aware that there is an extra length to what you are driving and this will affect the time and speed of your ability to turn onto any public highway. Make sure that you disengage power to any attachment and stop the engine, making sure any hand brake is applied, before leaving the cabin or the operators position.
If you need to leave the tractor unattended take all the precautions that you would take when leaving a motor vehicle unattended. Make sure you disengage the power takeoff, lower any attachments, put the gear in neutral, make sure the brake is on and turn off the engine. Make sure that you take the ignition keys with you and do not leave anything in the cabin of the tractor that could be used to start it again.
These are simple precautions to take and all in effect are similar to those that you would take when starting or using a car or motor vehicle or leaving it unattended.
The operation of a lawn tractor when pulling a load has a number of certain safety protocols that should be adhered to. A Kubota lawn tractor will have a specified point on the tractor that is known as a hitch point, a term that is a common one on most lawn tractors. There may possibly be more than one hitch point, in any event it is important that only designated hitch points are used when attaching any type of extension to a lawn tractor. Be aware of the size of the load that you are carrying will affect the pulling power and driving capabilities of the tractor.
The Kubota lawn tractor manual may specify the type of attachments that can be used on the tractor, but in any event common sense will tell you the type of attachments and the types of load that the tractor can safely handle. If in any doubt consult the manual and if that does not give you the required information then consult a dealer. It is important when carrying any load that the attachment is proportionate in weight to the tractor that is pulling it. Any disadvantage in weight is potentially dangerous and could cause the operator of the tractor to lose control.
When driving a Kubota lawn tractor that has an attachment, be careful about turning sharply and also take great care when backing up the tractor. Remember that the tractor has an extended angle to it because of the attachment, and this should be taken into account with all driving considerations when using the tractor. If the Kubota manual recommends it, make sure that front ballast or wheel weights are used on the tractor. Failure to do so could result in a disproportionate weight of the load between the tractor and attachments, causing it either to upend or for the operator to lose control of the tractor.
It is always important to look out for traffic or other people when crossing roads or near roadways. If using an attachment to the tractor, be aware that there is an extra length to what you are driving and this will affect the time and speed of your ability to turn onto any public highway. Make sure that you disengage power to any attachment and stop the engine, making sure any hand brake is applied, before leaving the cabin or the operators position.
If you need to leave the tractor unattended take all the precautions that you would take when leaving a motor vehicle unattended. Make sure you disengage the power takeoff, lower any attachments, put the gear in neutral, make sure the brake is on and turn off the engine. Make sure that you take the ignition keys with you and do not leave anything in the cabin of the tractor that could be used to start it again.
These are simple precautions to take and all in effect are similar to those that you would take when starting or using a car or motor vehicle or leaving it unattended.
