This Workshop Manual has been prepared to provide servicing personnel with
information on the mechanism, service and maintenance of KUBOTA Tractor BX1860,
BX2360, BX2660, KUBOTA Rotary Mower RCK48-18BX, RCK54-23BX, RCK60B23BX, RCK48P-18BX, RCK54P-23BX and KUBOTA Front Loader LA203, LA243. It is
divided into three parts, “General”, “Mechanism” and “Servicing” for each section.
Q General
Information on the tractor identification, the general precautions, maintenance check
list, check and maintenance and special tools are described.
Q Mechanism
Information on the construction and function are included. This part should be
understood before proceeding with troubleshooting, disassembling and servicing.
Refer to Diesel Engine / Tractor Mechanism Workshop Manual (Code No. 9Y02101875 / 9Y021-18201) for the one which has not been described to this workshop
manual.
Q Servicing
Information on the troubleshooting, servicing specification lists, tightening torque,
checking and adjusting, disassembling and assembling and servicing which cover
procedures, precautions, factory specifications and allowable limits.
All information illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on
the latest product information available at the time of publication.
The right is reserved to make changes in all information at any time without notice.
• Do not start the engine by shorting across starter
terminals or bypassing the safety start switch.
• Do not alter or remove any part of machine safety
system.
• Before starting the engine, make sure that all shift
levers are in neutral positions or in disengaged
positions.
• Never start the engine while standing on ground.
Start the engine only from operator’s seat.
SAFETY WORKING
• Do not work on the machine while under the influence
of alcohol, medication, or other substances or while
fatigued.
• Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment
appropriate to the job.
• Use tools appropriate to the work. Makeshift tools,
parts, and procedures are not recommended.
• When servicing is performed together by two or more
persons, take care to perform all work safely.
• Do not work under the machine that is supported
solely by a jack. Always support the machine by
safety stands.
• Do not touch the rotating or hot parts while the engine
is running.
• Never remove the radiator cap while the engine is
running, or immediately after stopping. Otherwise, hot
water will spout out from radiator. Only remove
radiator cap when cool enough to touch with bare
hands. Slowly loosen the cap to first stop to relieve
pressure before removing completely.
• Escaping fluid (fuel or hydraulic oil) under pressure
can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Relieve
pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or fuel lines.
Tighten all connections before applying pressure.
• Do not open high-pressure fuel system.
High-pressure fluid remaining in fuel lines can cause
serious injury. Do not disconnect or attempt repair
fuel lines, sensors, or any other components between
the high-pressure fuel pump and injectors on engines
with high pressure common rail fuel system.
• High voltage exceeding 100 V is generated in the
ECU, and is applied to the injector.
Pay sufficient caution to electric shock when
performing work activities.
• Fuel is extremely flammable and explosive under
certain conditions. Do not smoke or allow flames or
sparks in your working area.
• To avoid sparks from an accidental short circuit,
always disconnect the battery negative cable first and
connect it last.
• Battery gas can explode. Keep sparks and open
flame away from the top of battery, especially when
charging the battery.
• Make sure that no fuel has been spilled on the engine.
VENTILATE WORK AREA
• If the engine must be running to do some work, make
sure the area is well ventilated. Never run the engine
in a closed area. The exhaust gas contains poisonous
carbon monoxide.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PREVENT ACID BURNS
• Sulfuric acid in battery electrolyte is poisonous. It is
strong enough to burn skin, clothing and cause
blindness if splashed into eyes. Keep electrolyte
away from eyes, hands and clothing. If you spill
electrolyte on yourself, flush with water, and get
medical attention immediately.
DISPOSE OF FLUIDS PROPERLY
• Do not pour fluids into the ground, down a drain, or
into a stream, pond, or lake. Observe relevant
environmental protection regulations when disposing
of oil, fuel, coolant, electrolyte and other harmful
waste.
The following safety decals are installed on the machine.
If a decal becomes damaged, illegible or is not on the machine, replace it. The decal part number is listed in
the parts list.
• During disassembly, carefully arrange removed parts in a clean
area to prevent confusion later. Screws, bolts and nuts should be
installed in their original position to prevent reassembly errors.
• When special tools are required, use KUBOTA genuine special
tools. Special tools which are not frequently used should be
made according to the drawings provided.
• Before disassembling or servicing electrical wires, always
disconnect the ground cable from the battery first.
• Remove oil and dirt from parts before measuring.
• Use only KUBOTA genuine parts for parts replacement to
maintain machine performance and to assure safety.
• Gaskets and O-rings must be replaced during reassembly.
Apply grease to new O-rings or oil seals before assembling.
See the figure left side.
• When reassembling external snap rings or internal snap rings,
they must be positioned so that sharp edge faces against the
direction from which a force is applied. See the figure left side.
• When inserting spring pins, their splits must face the direction
from which a force is applied. See the figure left side.
• To prevent damage to the hydraulic system, use only specified
fluid or equivalent.
(1) Grease
(2) Force
(3) Sharp Edge
(4) Axial Force
(5) Rotating Movement
3.HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR ELECTRICAL PARTS
AND WIRING
To ensure safety and prevent damage to the machine and
surrounding equipment, heed the following precautions in handling
electrical parts and wiring.
• Check electrical wiring for damage and loosened
connection every year. To this end, educate the customer to
do his or her own check and at the same time recommend
the dealer to perform periodic check for a fee.
• Do not attempt to modify or remodel any electrical parts and
wiring.
• When removing the battery cables, disconnect the negative
cable first. When installing the battery cables, connect the
positive cable first.
No. 2-D diesel fuel
No. 1-D diesel fuel if temperature is
below −10 °C (14 °F)
Fresh clean water with anti-freeze
Engine oil : API Service
Classification CF or better
Below 0 °C (32 °F) : SAE10W,
10W-30 or 15W-40
0 to 25 °C (32 to 77 °F): SAE20,
10W-30 or
15W-40
Above 25 °C (77 °F): SAE30, 10W30 or 15W-40
• Oil used in the engine should have an American Petroleum Institute (API) service classification and Proper SAE
Engine Oil according to the ambient temperature as shown above.
• With the emission control now in effect, the CF-4 and CG-4 lubricating oils have been developed for use of a lowsulfur fuel on on-road vehicle engines. When an off-road vehicle engine runs on a high-sulfur fuel, it is advisable
to employ the “CF or better” lubricating oil with a high Total Base Number (TBN). If the “CF-4 or CG-4, CH-4 or
CI-4” lubricating oil is used with a high-sulfur fuel, change the lubricating oil at shorter intervals.
(approximately half)
• Lubricating oil recommended when a low-sulfur or high-sulfur fuel is employed.
O : Recommendable X : Not Recommendable
Lubricating oil
class
Low-sulfurHigh-sulfur
Fuel
Remark
CFPPTBN ≥ 10
CF-4P,X
CG-4P,X
CH-4P,X
CI-4PX
• , Class CF-4, CG-4 and CH-4 engine oils cannot be used on EGR (Exhaust Gas Re-circulation) type engines.
• The CJ-4 engine oil is intended for DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) type engines, and cannot be used on this tractor.
O Fuel :
• Cetane number of 45 minimum. Cetane number greater then 50 is preferred, especially for temperatures below −
20 °C (−4 °F) or elevations above 1500 m (5000 ft).
• If diesel fuel with sulfur content greater than 0.5 % sulfur content is used, reduce the service interval for engine oil
and filter by 50 %.
• Do not use diesel fuel with sulfur content greater then 1.0 %.
• Diesel fuels specified to EN 590 or ASTM D975 are recommended.
• No. 2-D is distillate fuel of lower volatility for engines in industrial and heavy mobile service. (SAE J313 JUN87)
• Since this engine adopts EPA Tier 4 and Interim Tier 4 standards, the use of low sulfur fuel or ultra low sulfur fuel
is mandatory in EPA regulated area (North America). Therefore, please use No. 2-D S500 or S15 diesel fuel as
an alternative to No. 2-D, or use No. 1-D S500 or S15 diesel fuel as an alternative to No. 1-D if outside air
temperature is below −10 °C (14 °F)
O Transmission Oil :
• The oil used to lubricate the transmission is also used as hydraulic fluid. To insure proper operation of the hydraulic
system and to complete lubrication of the transmission, it is important that a multi-grade transmission fluid is used
in this system. We recommend the use of KUBOTA UDT or SUPER UDT fluid for optimum protection and
performance.
Do not mix different brands together.
• Indicated capacities of water and oil are manufacture’s estimate.
• The jobs indicated by + must be done after the first 50 hours of operation.
• *1 : Air cleaner should be cleaned more often in dusty conditions than in normal conditions.
• *2 : Every year or every 6 times of cleaning.
• *3 : Replace only if necessary.
• *4 : When the battery is used for less than 100 hours per year, check the fluid level annually.
• The items listed above (@ marked) are registered as emission related critical parts by KUBOTA in the U.S.EPA nonroad emission
regulation. As the engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance on the engine according to
the above instruction.
Please see the Warranty Statement in detail.
• Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key before
changing the oil.
• Allow engine to cool down sufficiently, oil can be hot and
can burn.
1. To drain the used oil, remove the drain plug at the bottom of the
engine and drain the oil completely into the oil pan.
All the used oil can be drained out easily when the engine is still
warm.
2. After draining reinstall the drain plug.
3. Fill with the new oil up to the upper notch on the dipstick.
4. Properly dispose of used oil.
Engine oilCapacity
BX1860
BX2360
BX2660
G GENERAL
2.9 L
3.1 U.S.qts
2.6 Imp.qts
3.1 L
3.3 U.S.qts
2.7 Imp.qts
3.5 L
3.7 U.S.qts
2.9 Imp.qts
(1) Drain Plug
(2) Oil Inlet
(3) Dipstick
(A) Oil level is acceptable within this
range.
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Replacing Engine Oil Filter
• Be sure to stop the engine before changing oil filter
cartridge.
1. Remove the oil filter.
2. Put a film of clean engine oil on the rubber seal of the new filter.
3. Tighten the filter quickly until it contacts the mounting surface.
Tighten filter by hand an additional 1/2 turn only.
4. After the new filter has been replaced, the engine oil normally
decrease a little. Make sure that the engine oil does not leak
through the seal and be sure to check the oil level on the dipstick.
Then, replenish the engine oil up to the specified level.
5. Properly dispose of used oil.
• To prevent serious damage to the engine, use only a
KUBOTA genuine filter.
• Allow engine to cool down sufficiently, oil can be hot and
can burn.
1. Remove the oil filter.
2. Put a film of clean transmission oil on the rubber seal of the new
filter.
3. Tighten the filter quickly until it contacts the mounting surface.
Tighten filter by hand an additional 1/2 turn only.
4. After the new filter has been replaced, the transmission fluid level
will decrease a little. Make sure that the transmission fluid does
not leak through the seal, and check the fluid level. Top off if
necessary.
5. Properly dispose of used oil.
• To prevent serious damage to the hydraulic system, use
only a KUBOTA genuine filter.
(1) Transmission Oil Filter
Cleaning Transmission Oil Strainer
1. When changing the transmission fluid, disassemble and rinse the
strainer with nonflammable solvent to completely clean off
fillings.
2. When reassembling, be careful not to damage the parts.
G GENERAL
W1014458
• Since the fine fillings in the oil can damage the precision
component parts of the hydraulic system, the end of the
suction line is provided with an oil strainer.