This Workshop Manual tells the servicing personnel about the mechanism, servicing and
maintenance of the GR1600EU, GR1600F and GR1600ID. It contains 4 parts: "Information","General", "Mechanism" and "Servicing".
Information
This section primarily contains information below.
• Safety First
• Safety Decal
• Specification
• Dimension
General
This section primarily contains information below.
• Engine Identification
• Model Identification
• General Precautions
• Maintenance Check List
• Check and Maintenance
• Special Tools
Mechanism
This section contains information on the structure and the function of the unit. Before you continue
with the subsequent sections, make sure that you read this section.
Servicing
This section primarily contains information below.
• Troubleshooting
• Servicing Specifications
• Tightening Torques
• Checking, Disassembling and Servicing
All illustrations, photographs and specifications contained in this manual are of the newest
information available at the time of publication.
KUBOTA reserves the right to change all information at any time without notice.
Since this manual includes many models, information or illustrations and photographs can show
• This symbol, the industry's "Safety Alert Symbol", is used throughout this manual and on labels on the
machine itself to warn of the possibility of personal injury. Read these instructions carefully.
• It is essential that you read the instructions and safety regulations before you try to repair or use this
unit.
• Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
• Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
• Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
• Indicates that equipment or property damage could result if instructions are not followed.
• Gives helpful information.
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BEFORE YOU START SERVICE
• Read all instructions and safety instructions in this
manual and on your machine safety decals.
• Clean the work area and machine.
• Park the machine on a stable and level ground, and
set the parking brake.
• Lower the implement to the ground.
• Stop the engine, then remove the key.
• Disconnect the battery negative cable.
• Hang a "DO NOT OPERATE" tag in the operator
station.
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START SAFELY
• Do not do the procedures below when you start the
engine.
–short across starter terminals
–bypass the safety start switch
• Do not alter or remove any part of machine safety
system.
• Before you start the engine, make sure that all shift
levers are in neutral positions or in disengaged
positions.
• Do not start the engine when you stay on the ground.
Start the engine only from operator's seat.
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OPERATE SAFELY
• Do not use the machine after you consume alcohol
or medication or when you are tired.
• Put on applicable clothing and safety equipment.
• Use applicable tools only. Do not use alternative
tools or parts.
• When 2 or more persons do servicing, make sure
that you do it safely.
• Do not operate below the machine that only a jack
holds. Always use a safety stand to hold the
machine.
• Do not touch the hot parts or parts that turn when the
engine operates.
• Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine
operates, or immediately after it stops. If not, hot
water can spout out from the radiator. Only remove
the radiator cap when it is at a sufficiently low
temperature to touch with bare hands. Slowly loosen
the cap to release the pressure before you remove it
fully.
• Released fluid (fuel or hydraulic oil) under pressure
can cause damage to the skin and cause serious
injury. Release the pressure before you disconnect
hydraulic or fuel lines. Tighten all connections before
you apply the pressure.
• Do not open a fuel system under high pressure.
The fluid under high pressure that stays in fuel lines
can cause serious injury. Do not disconnect or repair
the fuel lines, sensors, or any other components
between the fuel pump and injectors on engines with
a common rail fuel system under high pressure.
• Put on an applicable ear protective device (earmuffs
or earplugs) to prevent injury against loud noises.
• Be careful about electric shock. The engine
generates a high voltage of more than DC100 V in
the ECU and is applied to the injector.
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PREVENT A FIRE
• Fuel is very flammable and explosive under some
conditions. Do not smoke or let flames or sparks in
your work area.
• To prevent sparks from an accidental short circuit,
always disconnect the battery negative cable first
and connect it last.
• The battery gas can cause an explosion. Keep the
sparks and open flame away from the top of battery,
especially when you charge the battery.
• Make sure that you do not spill fuel on the engine.
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KEEP A GOOD AIRFLOW IN THE WORK AREA
• If the engine is in operation, make sure that the area
has good airflow. Do not operate the engine in a
closed area. The exhaust gas contains poisonous
carbon monoxide.
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DISCARD FLUIDS CORRECTLY
• Do not discard fluids on the ground, down the drain,
into a stream, pond, or lake. Obey related
environmental protection regulations when you
discard oil, fuel, coolant, electrolyte and other
dangerous waste.
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PREVENT ACID BURNS
• Keep electrolyte away from your eyes, hands and
clothing. Sulfuric acid in battery electrolyte is
poisonous and it can burn your skin and clothing and
cause blindness. If you spill electrolyte on yourself,
clean yourself with water, and get medical aid
immediately.
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PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES
• Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher ready at all
times.
• Keep the emergency contact telephone numbers
near your telephone at all times.
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2. SAFETY DECALS
The following safety decals (pictorial safety labels) 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.
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CARE OF PICTORIAL SAFETY LABELS
1. Keep pictorial safety labels clean and free from obstructing material.
2. Clean pictorial safety labels with soap and water, dry with a soft cloth.
3. Replace damaged or missing pictorial safety labels with new labels from your local KUBOTA Dealer.
4. If a component with pictorial safety label(s) affixed is replaced with new part, make sure new label(s) is (are)
attached in the same location(s) as the replaced component.
5. Put new pictorial safety labels by applying on a clean dry surface and pressing any bubbles to outside edge.
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3. SPECIFICATIONS
ModelGR1600EUGR1600FGR1600ID
ModelZ482-E3-GX
TypeLiquid-cooled diesel
Total displacement479 cm
Engine gross power (DIN)10.0 kW (13.6 HP) *1
No. of cylinders2
Engine
Capacities
Dimensions
Weight420 kg (683 lbs)370 kg (815 lbs)
Traveling
system
PTO system
StarterElectric starter with battery
Battery51R (12 V, 475CCA)
Fuel
Preheating systemSuper glow
Engine stopKey stop
Fuel tank18 L (4.8 U.S.gals, 4.0 lmp.gals)
Engine oil1.2 L (1.3 U.S.qts, 1.11 lmp.qts)
Radiator coolant2.35 L (2.48 U.S.gals, 2.07 lmp.gals)
Hydrostatic transmission oil2.8 L (0.74 U.S.gals, 0.62 lmp.gals)
Overall length
(with Grass Catcher)
Overall width
(with mower deck)
Overall height1210 mm (47.64 in.)
Wheel base1280 mm (50.39 in.)
Tread
Tires
SteeringManual (Sector gear type)
TransmissionHydrostatic transmission
BrakeInternal expanding brake
Speed controlFoot pedal
DifferentialBevel gear
Traveling
speed
PTOShaft drive
ClutchMechanical wet multi discs
PTO brakeWet multi discs
Front750 mm (29.5 in.)
Rear820 mm (32.3 in.)825 mm (32.4 in.)
Front15 × 6.00 - 6 PR
Rear20 × 10.00 - 8 PR
Forward0 to 10.0 km/h (0 to 6.2 mph)
Reverse0 to 5.0 km/h (0 to 3 mph)
Diesel fuel No.1 [below −10 °C (14 °F)]
Diesel fuel No.2 [above −10 °C 14 °F)]
2710 mm (106.7 in.)1920 mm (53.74 in.)
1110 mm (43.70 in.)1365 mm (75.59 in.)
3
(29.2 cu.in.)
ModelRCK42GREURCK42GRFRCK42-GR16
Cutting width1067 mm (40.21 in.)
Cutting height25.0 to 102 mm (0.985 to 4.01 in.)
Adjustment of cutting heightDial gauge
Mounting methodQuick joint, Parallel linkage
Weight (Approx.)75 kg (170 lbs)65 kg (144 lbs)
Mower
Dimensions
Discharge directionRear
Gear box oil0.33 L (0.35 U.S.qts, 0.29 Imp.qts)
ModelGCK370GREU–
Grass catcher
•*Manufacture's estimate
The company reserves the right to change the specifications without notice.
Container capacity370 L (97.7 U.S.gals, 81.4 Imp.gals)–
When contacting your local KUBOTA distributor, always specify
engine serial number (2), machine serial number (1), mower serial
number (3) and hour meter reading.
(1) Machine Serial Number
(2) Engine Serial Number
(3) Mower Serial Number
(4) Hour Meter
GENERAL
[A] RCK42GR
[B] RCK42-GR16
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[2] CYLINDER NUMBER
GENERAL
The cylinder numbers of KUBOTA diesel engine are designated
as shown in the figure.
The sequence of cylinder number is given as No. 1, No. 2 and
No. 3 starting from the front cover side.
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2. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
• When you disassemble, carefully put the parts in a clean area
to make it easy to find the parts. You must install the screws,
bolts and nuts in their initial position to prevent the reassembly
errors.
• When it is necessary to use special tools, use KUBOTA special
tools. Refer to the drawings when you make special tools that
you do not use frequently.
• Before you disassemble or repair machine, make sure that you
always disconnect the ground cable from the battery first.
• Remove oil and dirt from parts before you measure.
• Use only KUBOTA genuine parts for replacement to keep the
machine performance and to make sure of safety.
• You must replace the gaskets and O-rings when you assemble
again. Apply grease (1) to new O-rings or oil seals before you
assemble.
• When you assemble the external or internal snap rings, make
sure that the sharp edge (3) faces against the direction from
which force (2) is applied.
• 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.
• Clean the parts before you measure them.
• Tighten the fittings to the specified torque. Too much torque can
cause damage to the hydraulic units or the fittings. Not sufficient
torque can cause oil leakage.
• When you use a new hose or pipe, tighten the nuts to the
specified torque. Then loosen (approx. by 45 °) and let them be
stable before you tighten to the specified torque (This is not
applied to the parts with seal tape).
• When you remove the two ends of a pipe, remove the lower end
first.
• Use two pliers in removal and installation. One to hold the stable
side, and the other to turn the side you remove to prevent twists.
• Make sure that the sleeves of flared connectors and tapers of
hoses are free of dust and scratches.
• After you tighten the fittings, clean the joint and apply the
maximum operation pressure 2 to 3 times to examine oil
leakage.
(1) Grease
(2) Force
(3) Sharp Edge
(4) Axial Force
(5) Rotating Movement
GENERAL
(A) External Circlip
(B) Internal Circlip
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3. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR ELECTRICAL
PARTS AND WIRING
To ensure safety and prevent damage to the machine and
surrounding equipment, obey 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 try 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.
(1) Negative Terminal(2) Positive Terminal
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[1] WIRING
• Securely tighten wiring terminals.
(1) Correct
(Securely Tighten)
(2) Incorrect
(Loosening Leads to Faulty Contact)
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• Do not let wiring contact dangerous part.
(1) Dangerous Part (Sharp Edge)
(2) Wiring (Incorrect)
(3) Wiring (Correct)
(4) Dangerous Part
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• Repair or change torn or aged wiring immediately.
(1) Aged
(2) Torn
(3) Insulating Vinyl Tape
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GENERAL
• Securely insert grommet.
(1) Grommet(A) Correct
(B) Incorrect
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• Securely clamp, being careful not to damage wiring.
(1) Clamp
(Wind Clamp Spirally)
(2) Wire Harness
(3) Clamp
(4) Welding Dent
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• Clamp wiring so that there is no twist, unnecessary sag, or
excessive tension, except for movable part, where sag be
required.
(1) Wiring
(2) Clamp
(A) Correct
(B) Incorrect
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• In installing a part, be careful not to get wiring caught by it.
(1) Wiring(A) Incorrect
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• After installing wiring, check protection of terminals and
clamped condition of wiring.
(1) Cover
(Securely Install Cover)
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[2] BATTERY
GENERAL
• Be careful not to confuse positive and negative terminal posts.
• When you remove battery cables, disconnect negative cable
first. When you install battery cables, check for polarity and
connect positive cable first.
• Do not install any battery with capacity other than is specified
(Ah).
• After you connect cables to battery terminal posts, apply high
temperature grease to them and securely install terminal covers
on them.
• Do not allow dirt and dust to collect on battery.
• Be careful not to let battery liquid spill on your skin and
clothes. If contaminated, wash it off with water
immediately.
• Before you recharge the battery, remove it from the
machine.
• Before you recharge, remove cell caps.
• Recharge in a well-ventilated place where there is no open
flame nearby, as hydrogen gas and oxygen are formed.
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[3] FUSE
[4] CONNECTOR
• Use fuses with specified capacity.
Neither too large nor small capacity fuse is acceptable.
• Never use steel nor copper wire in place of fuse.
• Do not install working light, radio set, etc. on machine which is
not provided with reserve power supply.
• Do not install accessories if fuse capacity of reserve power
supply is exceeded.
(1) Fuse
(2) Fusible Link
(3) Slow Blow Fuse
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• For connector with lock, push lock to separate.
(A) Push
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• In separating connectors, do not pull wire harnesses.
• Hold connector bodies to separate.
(A) Correct(B) Incorrect
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• Use sandpaper to remove rust from terminals.
• Repair deformed terminal. Make sure that there is no terminal
being exposed or displaced.
(1) Exposed Terminal
(2) Deformed Terminal
(3) Sandpaper
(4) Rust
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• Make sure that there is no female connector being too open.
(A) Correct(B) Incorrect
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• Make sure that plastic cover is large enough to cover whole
connector.
(1) Cover(A) Correct
(B) Incorrect
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[5] HANDLING OF CIRCUIT TESTER
• Use tester correctly following manual provided with tester.
• Check for polarity and range.
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[6] COLOR OF WIRING
GENERAL
• Colors of wire are specified to the color codes.
• This symbol of "/" shows color with stripe(s).
(An example)
Red stripe on white color: W/R
Color of wiringColor code
BlackB
BrownBr
GreenG
GrayGy or Gr
BlueL
Light GreenLg
OrangeOr
PinkP
PurplePu or V
RedR
Sky BlueSb
WhiteW
YellowY
(1) Wire Color(2) Stripe
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4. LUBRICANTS, FUEL AND COOLANT
GENERAL
No.Place
1Fuel tank
Cooling
2
system with
recovery tank
Engine
3
crankcase
Transmission
4
case
Mower gear
5
box
Capacity
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18 L
4.8 U.S.gals
4.0 lmp.gals
2.35 L
2.48 U.S.qts
2.07 lmp.qts
1.2 L
1.3 U.S.qts
1.1 lmp.qts
2.8 L
0.74 U.S.gals
0.62 lmp.gals
0.33 L
0.35 U.S.qts
0.29 lmp.qts
0.35 L
0.37 U.S.qts
0.31 lmp.qts
Lubricants, fuel and coolant
• 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
higher
• Above 25 °C (77 °F): SAE30,
SAE10W-30 or 15W-40
• 0 to 25 °C (32 to 77 °F):
SAE20, 10W-30 or 15W-40
• Below 0 °C (32 °F): SAE10W,
SAE10W-30 or 15W-40
KUBOTA UDT or SUPER UDT
fluid*
SAE90 gear oil (API service
classification: more than GL-3)
Greasing
No.Place
Engine
6
transmission
universal joint
7King pin2
Speed control pedal
8
shaft
9PTO lever1
10Mower lift lever1
11Seat adjuster2
Around the hole of
12
the mower link
Around the pin of
13
the mower link
14Pivot of mower link2
15Pivot of lift arm2
16Front link2
17Link fulcrum2
18Throttle cable2
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No. of greasing point
1
4
2
2
CapacityType of grease
Multi-purpose
Until grease
overflows
Moderate
amount
EP2 grease
(NLGL Grade
No.2)
Engine oil
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No. of greasing point
No.Place
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[Grass catcher]
19Top cover look lever2–
20Frame shaft2–
21Top cover2–
22Arm bracket1–
Rear quick clean
23
lever
4–
[Mower]
Mower universal
24
joint
1
25Spindle shafts2–
26Belt tension pivot1
• Oil amount when the oil level is at the upper level of the oil level gauge.
• KUBOTA original transmission hydraulic fluid.
GENERAL
CapacityType of grease
Moderate
amount
Engine oil
Multi-purpose
Until grease
overflows
EP2 grease
(NLGL Grade
No. 2)
• To prevent serious damage to hydraulic systems, use only KUBOTA genuine fluid or its equivalent.
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Engine Oil:
• Oil used in the engine should have an American Petroleum Institute (API) service classification and
Proper SAE Engine Oil according to the ambient temperatures 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 low-sulfur 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 of
10 minimum).
• Refer to the following table for the suitable API classification engine oil according to the engine type (with
internal EGR, external EGR or non-EGR) and the fuel (low-sulfur or high-sulfur fuel).
Fuel used
Engine oil classification (API classification)
Oil class of engines except external EGROil class of engines with external EGR
CF
High Sulfur Fuel
[≥ 0.05 % (500 ppm)]
(If the "CF-4, CG-4, CH-4 or CI-4"
lubricating oil is used with a high-sulfur
fuel, change the lubricating oil at shorter
(Class CF-4, CG-4 and CH-4 engine oils
cannot be used on EGR type engines)
[< 0.0015 % (15 ppm)]
EGR: Exhaust Gas Re-circulation
• The CJ-4 engine oil is intended for DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) type engines, and cannot be used on this
machine.
except external EGRwith external EGR
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Fuel:
• Cetane number of 45 minimum. Cetane number greater than 50 is preferred, especially for temperatures below
−20 °C or elevations above 1500 m.
• If diesel fuel with sulfur content greater than 0.5 % (5000 ppm) sulfur content is used, reduce the service interval
for engine oil and filter by 50 %.
• NEVER use diesel fuel with sulfur content greater than 0.05 % (500 ppm) for EXTERNAL EGR type engine.
• DO NOT use diesel fuel with sulfur content greater than 1.0 % (10000 ppm).
• Diesel fuels specified to EN 590 or ASTM D975 are recommended.
• No.2-D is a distillate fuel of lower volatility for engines in industrial and heavy mobile service. (SAE J313 JUN87)
Transmission Oil:
*KUBOTA Super UDT-2: For an enhanced ownership experience, we highly recommend Super UDT-2 to be used
instead of standard hydraulic/transmission fluid.
Super UDT-2 is a proprietary KUBOTA formulation that deliveries superior performance and protection in all
operating conditions.
Regular UDT is also permitted for use in this machine.
• Indicated capacities of water and oil are manufacturer's estimate.
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5. TIGHTENING TORQUES
[1] GENERAL USE SCREWS, BOLTS AND NUTS
Tighten screws, bolts and nuts whose tightening torques are not specified in this Workshop Manual
according to the table below.
Indication on top of bolt
Indication on top of nut
Material of opponent partOrdinarinessAluminumOrdinarinessAluminumOrdinariness