Kubota U17 Operators Manual

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MODEL U17

PRINTED IN JAPAN

English (U.S.A.)

Code No. RA238-8150-7

KUBOTA Corporation 2008

1BAABBKAP0850

LIST OF ABBREVIATION

Abbreviations

API

ASTM

CECE

DIN

Front

ISO

JIS

L/min

MIL

OPG (Top Guard Level I)

ROPS

rpm

SAE

TPSS

Description

American Petroleum Institute

American Society for Testing and Materials, USA

Commitee for European Construction Machinery

German Institute for Standards, Federal Republic of Germany

European Standard

“Front” means the front view towards the boom and dozer

High speed

International Organization for Standardization

Japanese Industrial Standard

Volume (Liter)

Low speed

Liter per minute

Military Standards

Operator Protective Guards of Top Guard Level I

Roll-over Protective Structures

Revolutions Per minute

Society of Automotive Engineering

Two Pattern Selection System

California Proposition 65

WA RN IN G

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, certain vehicle components and fluids, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

IMPORTANT

The engine in this machine is not equipped by the manufacturer with a standard spark arrester. It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this engine on or near any forest-covered, brushcovered land, or grass- covered land unless the exhaust system is equipped with a working spark arrester meeting state laws. Other states or federal areas may have similar laws.

U17

English (U.S.A.)

AT . K . 12 - 19 . 2 . AK

GENERAL SYMBOLS

The instruments and operation elements have been marked with a series of symbols in order to simplify the operation of your excavator. These symbols are listed below with the respective descriptions.

Bucket dump

Safety alert Symbol

Warning lamp “Fuel level too low”

System lamp

Warning lamp “Engine Oil pressure”

Warning lamp “Battery charge”

Warning lamp “Auto Idle (AI) Lamp”

Indicator lamp “Glow”

“

Boom swing (left)

”

Boom swing (Right)

’

Dozer raise

Dozer lower

Operation direction of control lever

Working light switch

Horn

Wiper/Washer switch

Diesel

Hydraulic ﬂ uid

Gear oil

Grease

Fast

Slow

Excavator - Overhead movement toward

the front

Excavator - Overhead movement toward the rear

Boom up

Boom down

…

Read operator’s manual

Engine stop control lamp

Lock

Unlock

Reducing / Increasing track width

Arm up

≥

Arm crowd

≤

Bucket crowd

‘

FOREWORD

You are now the proud owner of a KUBOTA excavator. This excavator is a product of KUBOTA quality engineering and manufacturing. It is made of the ﬁ ne materials and under rigid quality control systems. It will give you long, satisfactory service. To obtain the best use of your excavator, please read this manual carefully. It will help you become familiar with the operation of the excavator and contains many helpful hints about excavator maintenance. It is KUBOTA’s policy to utilize as quick as possible every advance in our research. The immediate use of new techniques in the manufacture of products may cause some small parts of this manual to be outdated. KUBOTA distributors and dealers will have the most up-to-date information. Please do not hesitate to consult with them.

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 attempt to assemble or use this unit.

SAFETY FIRST

IMPORTANT : Indicates that equipment or property damage

NOTE : Gives helpful information.

DANGER : Indicates an imminently hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING : Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,

if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION : Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,

if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

could result if instructions are not followed.

CONTENTS

SAFE OPERATION ..................... 1

DEALER SERVICE ...........................13

TECHNICAL DATA ...........................14

Operating Instructions

DESCRIPTION OF

MACHINE PARTS .........................15

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND

CONTROL ELEMENTS ...................16

BEFORE START ...............................19

DAILY CHECKS ............................19

Tilting The Seat ........................... 19

OPENING AND

CLOSING OF PARTS ..............19

HANDLING THE SAFETY

DEVICES .................................22

OPERATION

STARTING THE ENGINE .............23

STARTING THE ENGINE UNDER COLD CONDITIONS ...31

STOPPING THE ENGINE .............31

STARTING WITH

AN AUXILIARY BATTERY ......32

EXCAVATOR OPERATION ...............33

CONTROL OBSERVATIONS

DURING OPERATION .............33

RUNNING-IN OF

THE NEW EXCAVATOR ........33

STARTING ..................................33

THE ENGINE .........23

TWO PATTERN SELECTION

SYSTEM (TPSS) ......................35

OPERATION OF THE BOOM .......36

OPERATION OF THE ARM ..........36

OPERATION OF BUCKET ...........37

SWIVEL (UNIT SWING)

OPERATION ............................37

BOOM SWING OPERATION ......38

BOOM SWING PEDAL ................38

OPERATION OF TRACK WIDTH CHANGE

AND DOZER ...........................39

SERVICE PORT OPERATION ......41

DRIVING ......................................41

TURNS .......................................43

UP AND DOWNHILL

TRAVELLING ..........................45

PARKING ON A SLOPE ...............45

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON

EXCAVATOR OPERATION .....46

TRANSPORTING THE EXCAVATOR

ON A TRUCK ................................47

LIFTING OF THE EXCAVATOR .........49

Care and Maintenance

MAINTENANCE ...............................51

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS ......51

DAILY CHECKS ............................53

REGULAR CHECKS AND

MAINTENANCE WORK ...............58

EVERY 50 SERVICE HOURS ......58

EVERY 200 SERVICE HOURS ....60

EVERY 250 SERVICE HOURS .....60

EVERY 500 SERVICE HOURS .....61

EVERY 1000 SERVICE HOURS ...66 EVERY 1000 SERVICE HOURS OR

ONCE A YEAR .........................67

EVERY 2000 SERVICE HOURS ....67

ANNUAL SERVICING ................68

BIENNIAL SERVICING ...............68

OTHER SERVICING .....................69

OTHER ADJUSTMENTS AND

REPLACEMENTS ........................70

PURGING OF THE FUEL

SYSTEM .................................70

ADJUSTMENT OF TRACKS ........70

EXCHANGE OF BUCKET TEETH AND SIDE CUTTERS

[JPN BUCKET VERSION] ........72

FUSES .........................................74

TROUBLESHOOTING ......................75

OPERATION UNDER COLD

WEATHER CONDITIONS ................82

PREPARATION FOR OPERATION

IN COLD WEATHER ................82

PROCEDURE AFTER

DONE WORK ...........................82

LONG STORAGE .............................83

RECOMMENDED OILS ...................85

MAIN DIMENSIONS .......................87

LIFTING CAPACITY .........................88

The best insurance against accidents is to abide by the safety regulations.

Read and understand this section carefully, before operating the excavator.

Every user, however experienced, should carefully read and understand this section and those of the attachments and accessories before taking the excavator into operation. The owner is obliged to inform the operators of these instruction in detail. Keep this manual in the storage place. (See "Keeping the Operator's Manual" in the BEFORE START section.)

SAFE OPERATION

1. BEFORE OPERATION

1. Make yourself acquainted with the excavator and be aware of its limits. Read this operator’s manual carefully before starting the excavator.

2. Obey the danger, warning and caution labels on the machine.

3. For your safety, a ROPS/OPG (Top Guard Level I) with a seat belt is installed by KUBOTA.

A ROPS: Roll-Over Protective Structure

A OPG (Top Guard Level I): Operator

Protective Guards of Top Guard Level I

OPG (Top Guard Level I) in accordance

with ISO10262 is equivalent in deﬁ nition to FOPS (Falling Object Protective

Structure).

Always use the seat belt when the

machine is equipped with a ROPS/OPG (Top Guard Level I) as this combination will reduce the risk of serious injury or death, should the excavator be upset or falling objects occur.

Do not modify any structural members

of the ROPS/OPG (Top Guard Level I) by welding, drilling, bending, grinding or cutting, as this may weaken the structure.

If any component is damaged, replace

it. Do not attempt repairs. If the ROPS/ OPG (Top Guard Level I) is loosened or removed for any reason, make sure all parts are reinstalled correctly. Tighten mounting bolts to proper torque.

4. ROPS meets requirements of ISO 3471.

OPG (Top Guard Level I) meets

requirements of OSHA 1926·1003/ISO

10262.

5. The seat belt must be inspected regularly and replaced if frayed or damaged.

(1) Seat belt

6. Track can be set at the narrow width 39in. (990mm) and the standard width 49in. (1240mm).

(for details see “OPERATION OF TRACK

WIDTH CHANGE AND DOZER”)

Do not operate in narrow track width

39in. (990mm), it makes risk of the excavator tipping over, operate always in standard track width 49in. (1240mm), except to pass through narrow space on a even ground.

7. Do not use the excavator under the inﬂ uence of alcohol, medication as well as other substances. Fatigue is also dangerous.

8. Check the surroundings carefully before using the excavator or when attachments are being attached.

 Pay attention to the overhead clearance

with electric wires.

 During excavator use do not allow any

persons within the working range.

9. Do not allow other persons to use the machine before having informed him on the exact operation and work instructions, and be assured that the operator’s manual has been read and understood.

10. Do not wear baggy, torn or too large clothing when working with the excavator. Clothing can get caught in rotating parts or control elements which can cause accidents or injuries. Wear adequate safety clothing, e.g. safety helmet, safety shoes, eye protection, ear protection, working gloves, etc., as necessary and as prescribed by law or statutes.

 Check for pipes and buried cables.  Check for hidden holes, hindrances, soft

underground and overhangs.

(1) Helmet (2) Clothing ﬁ t for work (3) Tight seams (4) Good grip shoewear (5) Well ﬁ tting cuffs (6) Working gloves (7) Straw hat (8) Towel (9) Baggy trousers (10) Loose cuffs of the shirt (11) Baggy shirt (12) Rubber sandals

11. Do not allow passengers to get on any part of the excavator seat throughout operation.

12. Check mechanical parts for correct adjustments and wear. Exchange worn or damaged parts immediately.

13. Keep your excavator clean. Heavy soiling, grease, dust and grass can inﬂ ame and cause accidents or injuries.

14. Use only KUBOTA authorized

attachments.

15. Before starting the excavator, be absolutely sure that the excavator has been ﬁ lled with fuel, lubricated, greased and undergone other maintenance work.

16. Do not modify the excavator, otherwise it could lead to unforeseen safety problems.

17. Make sure attachments, particulary those utilizing quick attach systems, are securely mounted.

2. STARTING OF THE EXCAVATOR

1. Get into and out of the machine safely. Always face the machine. Always use handrails and available steps and keep yourself well balanced. Do not hold any of the control Ievers and switches. Do not jump on or off the machine, whether stationary or in motion.

2. Start and control the excavator only from the operator’s seat. The driver should not lean out of his seat when the engine is running.

3. Before starting the engine, make sure that all control levers (including auxiliary control levers) are in their neutral positions.

Before starting the engine, make sure

that the control levers, travel lever, pedals and other control elements are not stuck and can be moved smoothly.

If stuck, for example, a lever may fail to

return, possibly putting you in danger.

If anything wrong is found, immediately

pinpoint the cause and correct it.

4. Do not start the engine by jumping the starter connections. Do not try to circumvent using the starter switch, otherwise the engine could start suddenly and the excavator could move.

5. Make sure that the dozer is on the front side. (The dozer must be raised.) If the levers are activated with the dozer on the rear end, the driving direction is in the opposite direction of the drive levers.

6. Do not run the engine in closed or badly ventilated rooms. Carbon monoxide is colourless, odourless and deadly.

 Safety for children Tragedy can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children generally are attached to machines and the work they do.

1. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

2. Keep children out of the work area and under the watchful eye of another responsible adult.

3. Be alert and shut your machine down if children enter the work area.

4. Never carry children on your machine. There is no safe place for them to ride. They may fall off and be run over or interfere with your control of the machine.

5. Never allow children to operate the machine even under adult supervision.

6. Never allow children to play on the machine or on the attachments.

7. Use extra caution when backing up. Look behind and down to make sure the area clear before moving.

8. When parking your machine, if at all possible, park on a ﬁ rm, ﬂ at and level surface; if not, park across a slope. Lower the bucket and dozer to the ground, remove the key place the control lock levers in the locked position from the ignition before you leave.

7. Keep all safety equipment and covers in place. Replace damaged or missing safety device.

8. Precautions against tipping over. In order to secure safe operation, keep away from steep slopes and embankments. Do not swing the bucket downwards. Lower the dozer during digging. Keep the bucket as low as possible while driving upwards. Turn slowly on slopes (do not fast). Do not keep the excavator near the edges of trenches and banks, as the earth can give away due to the weight of the excavator.

9. Watch out at all times where the excavator is being moved to. Keep an eye out for hindrances.

10. Keep enough distance from trench and bank edges.

3. AFTER OPERATION

Before leaving the machine,  Bring the excavater on a ﬁ rm, ﬂ at and

level surface.

 Lower the attachments and the dozer

blade on the ground.

 Stop the engine.  Lock all control levers.  Remove the key.

4. SAFE LOADING AND TRANSPORT OF THE EXCAVATOR

1. Observe all regulations concerning the

transport of excavators on public roads.

2. Use adequately long and robust ramps

when loading on a truck. (for details see “TRANSPORTING THE EXCAVATOR ON A TRUCK”)

3. Do not change the running direction

and to avoid a tipping over, do not try to swing the attachment crosswise to the loading ramps.

4. After loading of the excavator on a truck,

engage the swing lock pin.

Lower the attachment on the loading

plane and release the pressure from the hydraulic system.

Block the tracks with blocks and wire

down the excavator. After loading the excavator on a truck, tie down the undercarriage of the excavator with a strong steel wire on the truck.

(1) lock lever for control lever (A) “Lock” (Left side) (B) “Unlock”

(1) Swing lock pin (A)”Unlock” (B)”Lock”

5. Do not brake abruptly with the excavator loaded. Mortal accidents could happen.

6. If the excavator is used to tow another machine, the load must be smaller than the strength of the hook.

7. Do not use hooks on the roof of canopy for lifting the excavator.

Max. drawbar pull at coupling hook

Max. vertical load at coupling hook

32.3 kN

2.7 kN

5. MAINTENANCE

Before doing maintenance work on the excavator, place the machine on a ﬁ rm, ﬂ at and level surface, Iower the attachments on the ground, stop the engine then remove the key and release the cylinder pressure by actuating the levers. When dismantling hydraulic parts, make sure that the hydraulic oil has cooled down sufﬁ ciently to avoid burns. Start maintenance work carefully, e.g. loosen screws slowly so that oil will not squirt out.

1. Before doing work on the engine, the exhaust system, the radiator and the hydraulics, let the excavator cool down sufﬁ ciently.

2. Turn off the engine at all times when ﬁ lling with fuel. Avoid spilling and overﬁ lling of fuel.

3. Smoking is prohibited while tanking and handling the battery! Keep sparks and ﬁ re away from the fuel tank and battery. Flammable gases escape from the battery, especially during charging.

4. Do not use or charge the reﬁ llable type battery if the ﬂ uid level is below the LOWER (lower limit level) mark. Otherwise, the battery component parts may prematurely deteriorate, which may shorten the battery's service life or cause an explosion. Check the ﬂ uid level regularly and add distilled water as required so that the ﬂ uid level is between the UPPER and LOWER levels.

5. Read and follow “STARTING WITH AN AUXILIARY BATTERY” in “OPERATION OF THE ENGINE”, when starting with an auxiliary battery.

6. To avoid short-circuiting the battery, always remove the earth cable ﬁ rst and attach the plus cable ﬁ rst.

7. Keep a ﬁ r st-aid box and a ﬁ re extinguisher at hand at all times.

8. Do not open the radiator cap before the radiator has cooled down sufﬁ ciently.

First loosen the cap to the ﬁ rst stop and

allow the system enough time to release the remaining pressure. Then loosen the cap completely.

9. Leaking hydraulic ﬂ uid has enough pressure to penetrate the skin and cause serious injuries. Leakages from pin holes can be totally invisible. Do not use the bare hand for checking on possible leakages. Always use a piece of wood or cardboard. It is strongly recommended to use a face mask or eye protection.

Should injuries occur with leaking

hydraulic ﬂ uid, contact a doctor immediately. This ﬂ uid can cause gangrene or serious allergic reactions.

10. To avoid leakage of battery acid which contains heavy metals, do not throw the battery away.

11. Observe all laws and regulations concerning the disposal of used oil, coolants, solvents, hydraulic ﬂ uids, battery acids and batteries.

12. To avoid ﬁ re, do not heat the hydraulic components (tanks, pipes, hoses, cylinders) before they are drained and washed.

13. Use a face mask or eye protection to protect the eyes and respiratory system against dust and other foreign particles.

14. Securely support excavator with stands or suitable blocking before working underneath. For your safety, do not work under any hydraulically supported devices. They can settle, suddenly leak down, or be accidentally lowered.

15. Do not crawl under the excavator if the excavator is only supported by the boom and arm or the dozer. The excavator can tip over or lower itself due to hydraulic pressure loss. Always use safety struts or other appropriate supports.

16. KUBOTA uses no parts which are lined with asbestos. Do not use these kind of parts even if they can be installed.

17. Fire prevention

Excavator and some attachments

have components that are at high temperatures under normal operating conditions. The primary source of high temperatures is the engine and exhaust system. The electrical system, if damaged or incorrectly maintained, can be a source of arcing or sparks.

The following ﬁ re prevention guidelines

will help to keep your equipment up and running efﬁ ciently and keep the risk of ﬁ re to a minimum.

 Blow off all accumulated debris near

hot engine exhaust components such as turbocharger and exhaust manifold as well as exhaust pipes and mufﬂ er more frequently when working in severe conditions.

 Clean out all accumulated ﬂ ammable

debris such as leaves, straw, pine needles, branches, bark, small wood chips and any other combustible materials from inside the machine belly pans or lower unit structures as well as from area in proximity to the engine.

 Inspect all fuel lines and hydraulic hoses

for wear or for deterioration. Replace them immediately if they begin to leak.

 Examine electrical wiring and connectors

frequently for damage. Repair any wires that are loose or frayed before operating the machine. Clean all electrical connections and tighten all electrical connections as necessary.

 Inspect the exhaust system daily for any

signs of leakage. Check for broken pipes and mufﬂ er and also for loose or missing bolts, nuts and clamps. If any exhaust leaks or fractured parts are found, repairs must be completed prior to operation.

 Always keep a multipurpose ﬁ re

extinguisher on or near the machine. Be familiar with the operation of the ﬁ re extinguisher.

6. DANGER, WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS

(1) Code No. RA238-5747-1 (2) Code No. RA228-5733-1

(1) Code No. RC418-5753-1

(3) Code No. RD517-5795-2 [Both sides]

(2) Code No. RA228-5762-1

(1) Code No. RC418-5728-4

(2) Code No. RC418-5727-4

(3) Code No. RC418-5733-5

(5) Code No. RA228-5751-2

(4) Code No. RD809-5738-2 (6) Code No. 6C300-4744-1

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(1) Code No. RC108-5718-1

(3) Code No. RD358-5736-1 Diesel fuel only No ﬁ re

(2) Code No. RA228-5728-2

(4) Code No. RA228-5776-1

[Both sides]

(6) Code No. RC108-5796-1

[Both sides]

(5) Code No. 68328-5735-1 [Both sides]

(7) Code No. RB419-5796-2 [Both sides]

(1) Code No. RB238-5737-1 (2) Code No. RC418-5737-2

(3) Code No. TC030-4958-1

(4) Code No. RC108-5754-1

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7. CARE OF DANGER, WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS

(1) Keep danger, warning and caution labels, clean and free from obstructing material. (2) Clean danger, warning and caution labels with soap and water, dry with a soft cloth. (3) Replace damaged or missing danger, warning and caution labels with new labels from your

KUBOTA dealer.

(4) If a component with danger, warning and caution label (s) afﬁ xed is replaced with new

part, make sure new label (s) is (are) attached in the same location (s) as the replaced component.

(5) Mount new danger, warning and caution labels by applying on a clean dry surface and

pressing any bubbles to outside edge.

DEALER SERVICE

Your KUBOTA dealer is always ready to help so that your excavator offers the best performance. After having carefully read this manual, you will realize that much of the routine maintenance can be done by yourself. Your KUBOTA dealer is responsible for servicing and the delivery of spare parts. When ordering spare parts from your KUBOTA dealer, always mention the serial number of the excavator and the engine. Note these numbers right away in the supplied lines.

Model Serial No.

Excavator

Engine

Dealer's name (To be ﬁ lled in through the owner)

(1) Serial No.

(1) Engine serial No.

TECHNICAL DATA

Model name

Type

Operating weight (including operator's)

Type

Model name

Total displacement cc (cu.in)

Engine

Performance

Dozer

Boom swing angle

Pressure connection for attachments

Fuel tank capacity

Engine power

Rated speed

Low idle speed

Unit swing speed

Travel speed

Ground pressure (With operator)

Climbing angle

Width X Height

Max. displacement (Theoretical)

Max. pressure

SAE gross

SAE NET

Fast

Slow

Left

Right

US gal (L)/min

mph (km/h)

US gal (L)

lbs.(kg)

kW(HP)

rpm

psi

(kPa)

[kgf/cm

%(deg)

in.(mm)

deg (rad)

psi

(MPa)

[kgf/cm

KUBOTA EXCAVATOR

U17

Canopy

3704 (1680)

Water cooled 4 cycle diesel engine with 3 cylinder

KUBOTA D902

898 (54.8)

12.0 (16.1)

11.3 (15.1)

2300

1300 ~ 1400

9.1

2.6 (4.1)

1.4 (2.1)

3.7

]

39.0/48.8 X 10.2 (990/1240 X 260)

]

[0.26]

58 (30)

65 (1.13)

58 (1.01)

7.32 (27.7)

2702

(18.6)

[190]

5.0 (19)

NOTE:

 Above dimensions are based on the machine with rubber trucks and JPN bucket. JPN = made in Japan  Speciﬁ cations subject to change without notice.

∗ With unloaded digging bucket. ∗ Firm compacted soil. ∗ Operators must exercise extra caution and follow instructions in the operator's manual. ∗ Worse condition or heavier attachment to the above will decrease climbing angle.

DESCRIPTION OF MACHINE PARTS

DEPICTED CONTENTS

(1) Arm (2) Bucket cylinder (3) Bucket link (4) Bucket (5) Swing bracket (6) Dozer cylinder (7) Dozer (8) Arm cylinder (9) Boom (10) Canopy (Rops / OPG (Top Guard Level I)) (11) Operator’s seat (12) Boom cylinder (13) Drive sprocket (14) Track roller (15) Front idler

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROL ELEMENTS

 Instrument Panel, Switches

DEPICTED CONTENTS

(1) Horn switch (2) LCD display (3) Starter switch (4) Working light switch (5) Working light (6) Working light (Option)

 Instrument Panel

DEPICTED CONTENTS

(1) Speed indicator lamp (2) AUX operation lamp (3) Periodic check lamp (4) Clock setting request lamp (5) Glow lamp (6) Remaining fuel warning lamp (7) Engine oil pressure warning lamp (8) Battery charge lamp

(9) Coolant temperature warning lamp (10) Warning lamp (11) Fuel gauge (12) Coolant temperature gauge (13) LCD display (14) User setting switch (switch 2) (15) Display selector switch (switch 3)

 Control Pedals and Levers

DEPICTED CONTENTS

(1) Drive lever (left) (2) Control lever for front attachments (left) (3) Lock lever for attachment control (4) Service port pedal (5) Drive lever (right) (6) Control lever for front attachments (right) (7) Two travel speed switch (8) Control lever for dozer or track width (9) Throttle lever (10) Boom swing pedal (11) Track width change / dozer select lever

BEFORE START

DAILY CHECKS

In order to avoid damage, it is important to check the condition of the excavator before starting.

CAUTION

Checks

Walk around the excavator and check for visual damage and wear. Check coolant level. (See regular checkpoints in “MAINTENANCE”.) Check fuel level. Check engine oil level. Check hydraulic ﬂ uid level. Check air ﬁ lter for clogging. Check all control lamps, indicators, engine rpm's counter and hour meter. Check the light system. Check the seat belt and the Rops/OPG (Top Guard Level I) safety device. Check the condition of the danger, warning and caution labels. (See "DANGER, WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS" in "SAFE OPERATION" .)

To avoid personal injury:  Do maintenance work on the

excavator only on even ground with the engine off and the safety devices in the “Lock” position.

TILTING THE SEAT

CAUTION

To tilt the seat forward, pull the seat tilting lock lever and tilt the seat forward.

(1) Seat tilting lock lever (A) “Tilting forward” (2) Lock lever for (B) “Lock” attachment control

To avoid personal injury:  Lock the lever for attachment

control when tilting the seat.

OPENING AND CLOSING OF PARTS

 Opening / Closing the Rear

Bonnet

CAUTION

1. Put the starter key in the key slot and

When the rear bonnet is opened, the rear

To avoid personal injury:  Do not touch the exhaust

mufﬂ er or the exhaust pipe; serious burns can occur.

turn it clockwise to the vertical position. The rear bonnet will be unlocked. Press the button, and the rear bonnet can be opened sideways.

bonnet will be locked with the lock lever.

2. To close the rear bonnet, make sure the left bonnet is locked, unlock the lock lever and push the rear bonnet until it clicks into position. To lock the bonnet, turn the starter key counterclockwise to the horizontal position.

(1) Key (A) “Lock” (2) Rear bonnet (B) “Unlock” (3) Button

 Opening/closing the left bonnet

1. Remove the rubber mat off the left bonnet side. Then undo the step ﬁ xture.

(1) Rubber mat (2) Left bonnet

2. To open the left bonnet, do this: open the rear bonnet ﬁ rst and then turn the wing nut, located as shown below, to unlock the left bonnet.

(1) Lock lever (A) “Lock” (B) “Unlock”

IMPORTANT:

 Do not run the machine with the bonnet

open. The bonnet may get damaged.

(1) Left bonnet (2) Rear bonnet (3) Wing nut

3. To close the left bonnet, do this: push it back into position, apply the lock ﬁ xture in place and hand-tighten the wing nut.

4. Spread the rubber mat back in its original place.

 Opening and Closing of the Fuel

Tank Cover

To open the tank cover, ﬁ rst insert the key into the key slot and turn it counterclockwise to unlock, then open the tank cover upward. For closing, return the tank cover to original position and turn the key clockwise to lock, then remove the key.

(1) Key (A) “Unlock” (2) Tank cover (B) “Lock”

 Keeping the Tools

(1) Tool Box

 Operator's Manual Storage

Keeping the operator's manual in the tool box.

(1) Air vent (2) Fuel tank cap

HANDLING THE SAFETY DEVICES

 Control lever lock

CAUTION

The attachment control lever lock is located on the left side.

 When the excavator is not used

or left unattended, be sure to place the lock lever in "Lock" position .

(1) Lock lever for attachment (A) “Lock” control (B) “Unlock”

 Swing lock pin

This pin is used to lock the swing frame. Set the lock pin to the “Lock” position and the swing frame gets locked to the track frame.

IMPORTANT:

 Before locking the lock pin, be sure to

place the swing frame and the track frame in parallel with each other.

(1) Swing lock pin (A) “Unlock” (B) “Lock”

OPERATION OF THE ENGINE

CAUTION

IMPORTANT:

 Do not use start help spray or similar

 In order not to overload the battery and

 When the engine does not start in 10 sec.,

To avoid personal injury:  Read “SAFE OPERATION” at

the beginning of this operator's manual.

 Obey the danger, warning and

caution labels on the excavator.

 Exhaust gases are poisonous. Do

not let the engine run in closed quarters without sufﬁ cient and adequate ventilation.

 Always start the engine from

the operator's seat. Do not start the engine while standing next to the excavator. Before starting the engine, sound the horn to get the attention of persons standing nearby.

ﬂ uids.

starter, avoid start-ups of more than 10 sec.

please set the interval of 20 sec. or more, and restart.

 Horn Switch

When the key in "RUN" position, the horn sounds by pushing the switch.

STARTING THE ENGINE

CAUTION

Start the engine in the following manner:

1. Make sure that the fuel shutoff-valve is in

(1) Fuel shutoff-valve (A)”Open”

2. Before starting the engine, make sure

To avoid personal injury:  The operator should not

depend solely on the alarm lamps, but should always conduct the routine checks (see “MAINTENANCE”).

the “Open” position.

that all control levers are in the neutral positions.

(1) Horn switch

(1) Drive lever (left) (2) Drive lever (right) (3) Attachment control lever (left) (4) Attachment control lever (right) (5) Lock lever

3. Pull the lock lever all the way back. (lock position).

4. Insert the key into the starter switch and turn it to the "RUN" position.

(1) Starter Switch (A) “STOP” (B) “RUN” (C) “START”

5. Turn the key to "START" position and release after the engine has started; it will automatically return to the "RUN" position.

6. Check if all warning lamps have gone out. Should a warning lamp still be lit up, stop the engine then remove the key and check for the cause.

Display Selector Switch



Press the display selector switch while the engine is running. The electronic meter’s LCD display will change from one indication mode to the other. Change the three-mode display according to your jobs.

NOTE:

When the lock levers are in "UNLOCK"



position, the engine dose not start.

(1) Display selector switch (2) LCD display

NOTE:

With the starter key at the ”STOP”



position, press the electronic meter’s display selector switch, and the LCD display shows the hour meter for 10 seconds.

 Setting the clock

[

Selecting the clock setting mode

]

1. Insert the key into the starter switch and turn it to the "RUN" position.

(1) Starter Switch (A) “STOP” (B) “RUN” (C) “START”

2. Press the user setting switch (switch 2 (1)).

3. Select the clock setting mode by pressing the display selector switch (switch 3 (2)) and the clock setting request lamp “

”

on the instrument panel lights up.

[

Setting the year

]

Press switch 2 (1) and the numeric setting will be smaller. Press switch 3 (2) and the numeric setting will be larger.

Switch 2 Switch 3

2015

2014

2013

2017

2016

2015

NOTE:

While setting the clock, the clock setting



request lamp on the instrument panel is blinking.

[

Setting the month

]

(1) User setting switch (switch 2) (2) Display selector switch (switch 3) (3) Clock setting request lamp

NOTE:

Press switch 3 (2) for a long time and the



year, month, day, hour and minute will be selected in this order.

Press switch 2 and the numeric setting will be smaller. Press switch 3 and the numeric setting will be larger.

Switch 2 Switch 3

[

Setting the day

]

Press switch 2 and the numeric setting will be smaller. Press switch 3 and the numeric setting will be larger.

Switch 2 Switch 3

[

Changing the AM/PM system to the 24-hour

system

]

Select the AM/PM system or 24-hour system by pressing switch 3.

[

Setting the hour

]

Press switch 2 and the numeric setting will be smaller. Press switch 3 and the numeric setting will be larger.

Switch 2 Switch 3

[

Setting the minute

]

13 (or 01)

Press switch 2 and the numeric setting will be smaller. Press switch 3 and the numeric setting will be larger.

Switch 2 Switch 3

If switch 3 is pressed for a long time, the new settings will be made.

NOTE:

If the battery is disconnected, the clock



setting request lamp ”

” (yellow) will

blink for requesting the setting the clock.

LCD Display for Normal Operation



Fuel gauge



CAUTION

To avoid personal injury:  Before adding fuel, be sure to

stop the engine.

 Be sure to keep open ﬂ ame away

from the machine. Otherwise a ﬁ re may result.

Coolant Temperature Gauge



CAUTION

To avoid personal injury:  Do not open the radiator cap

during or just after operation. Hot coolant may gush out and scald you. Wait for the coolant to cool down before opening the cap.

If the fuel in the tank goes below the prescribed level, the warning lamp will ﬂ ash. If this should happen during operation, refuel as soon as possible.

(1) Fuel gauge (A) ”FULL” (2) Remaining fuel warning lamp (B) ”EMPTY”

IMPORTANT:

If the fuel gauge indicator is near the



”

”, add fuel as soon as possible. If the indicator is near ” operates on a slope, the engine may run out of fuel.

” and the machine

With the starter key at the the cooling water temperature is indicated.

(1) Coolant temperature gauge (A) ”HOT” (B) ”COOL”

Hour-meter



Indicates the total operating hours of the machine.

How the indicator works

The meter advances one hour after



an hour of operation regardless of the engine rpm.

”RUN”

position,

NOTE:

To open the fuel cap, keep the starter key



inserted.

Engine tachometer



Indicates the current rpm of the engine.

NOTE:

The LCD display may be illegible when



viewed from a certain angle. This is not a display failure.

LCD Display for Warning



Engine oil pressure warning lamp



The engine oil pressure warning lamp lights up due to failure of the lubricating system with the engine running. When the starter key is turned to ”RUN” position with the engine off, this engine oil pressure lamp lights up, warning lamp blinks and when the engine starts, the lamps go out. If the lamp stays on with the engine running, stop the engine and check the engine oil level.

(1) Engine oil pressure lamp (2) Warning lamp (red) (3) Error code

Warning Lamp



The warning lamp is used to indicate broken wire, short-circuit, fuel shortage and other problems.

IMPORTANT:

Do not just look at the meter, but also



carry out the inspection and correction accordingly.

NOTE:

The warning lamp starts ﬂ ashing in red if



a serious problem occurs. If the system gets in warning signal, the warning lamp starts ﬂ ashing in yellow.

Warnings and errors are displayed and



an alarm buzzer beeps.

Let your KUBOTA dealer inform you of



details concerning care and maintenance.

Battery charge lamp



This battery charge lamp lights up if the charging system fails with the engine running. When the starter key is turned to ”RUN” position with the engine off, the battery charge lamp lights up, warning lamp blinks and when the engine starts, the lamps go out. If the lamp stays on with the engine running, stop the engine and check the V-belt.

(1) Battery charge lamp (2) Warning lamp (red) (3) Error code

(1) Warning lamp (2) Error code

 Overheat warning

If the water temperature has risen too high, the water temperature warning lamp lights up and the following error code (E:015) gets displayed.

(1) Water temperature warning lamp (2) Error code

With the error code displayed, take the procedure below.

1. Bring the machine to a stop on a safe place. (Get the engine unloaded.)

2. Do not yet stop the engine, but allow it to run idle unloaded for 5 minutes or so. Then stop the engine.

3. Keep yourself away enough from the machine for another 10 minutes or while the engine is emitting steam.

4. Make sure there is no risk of getting burned.

Then remove the cause of overheat,

referring to “TROUBLESHOOTING”. Finally get the engine restarted.

Checkpoints after Starting the



Engine

After starting the engine, but before starting operation, check the following points:

1. Put the throttle lever down and let the engine idle for approx. ﬁ ve minutes. This allows the engine lubricant to warm up and penetrate every part of the engine.

2. Once the engine has warmed up, check:  the warning lamp ”Engine oil

pressure” has gone out.

 the warning lamp ”Battery charge”

goes out when engine speed is increased.

 the color of the exhaust is normal

and no abnormal noises or vibrations are heard or felt.

 no ﬂ uid is leaking from pipes or

hoses.

Glow Lamp



With the starter key at the ”RUN” position, the engine’s preheat status is indicated.

NOTE:

When the starter switch is turned to



the ”RUN” position, the engine will be preheated for a given period of time and the indicator will turn on.

The above indication appears momentarily



when the engine is started, but it does not indicate trouble. (This is because the oil charge sensor output ﬂ uctuates when the engine is started.)

The following symbol appears momentarily



as the engine starts. This is not an error.

(1) Glow lamp

Battery Charge Lamp



This warning lamp lights up if the charging system fails while the engine is running. When the starter switch is turned ”ON” with the engine off, the lamp lights up, and when the engine gets started, the lamp goes out.

 Should any following conditions occur,

stop the engine immediately.

The engine rpm’s increases or



decreases suddenly.

Sudden abnormal noises are heard.



Exhaust is black.



Warning lamp for engine oil lights up



during operation.

IMPORTANT:

In these cases, the excavator must be



checked and serviced by your local the KUBOTA dealer.

NOTE:

If there is disconnection or failure in the



charging system when the key is turned to ”RUN”, the following symbol will appear.

(1) Battery charge lamp

Engine Oil Pressure Warning Lamp



The engine oil pressure warning lamp lights up due to failure of the lubricating system with the engine running. When the starter switch is turned ”ON” with the engine off, this lamp lights up, and when the engine starts, the lamp goes out. If the lamp stays on with the engine running, stop the engine and check the engine oil level.

NOTE:

If there is disconnection, failure or



breakdown in the lubricating system when the key is turned to ”RUN”, the following symbol will appear.

(1) Engine oil pressure warning lamp

 Checkpoints after Starting the

Engine

After starting the engine, but before starting operation, check two following points:

1. Put the throttle lever in "LOW" position and let the engine idle for approx. 5 minutes. This allows the engine lubricant to warm up and penetrate every part of the engine.

Note:

 This idling is usually called "Warm-

up".

2. Once the engine has warmed up, check:  the warning lamp "Engine oil

pressure" has gone out.

 the warning lamp "Battery charge"

goes out when engine speed is increased.

 the colour of the exhaust is normal

and no abnormal noises or vibrations are heard or felt.

 no ﬂ uid is leaking from pipes or

hoses.

 Should any following conditions occur,

stop the engine immediately.

 The engine rpm's increases or decreases

suddenly.

 Sudden abnormal noises are heard.  Exhaust is black.  Alarm lamp for engine oil lights up

during operation.

IMPORTANT:

 In these cases, the excavator must be

checked and serviced by your local KUBOTA dealer.

 Precautions in case of overheat

CAUTION

If by any chance cooling water gets heated up to the boiling point or over (overheated), the whistle at the reserve tank drain hose end blows. In such case, take the following steps.

1. Stop operation in a safe condition.

2. Do not stop the engine suddenly. Keep

3. Keep yourself enough away from the

4. Make sure there is no hazard of

 Do not open the radiator cap

during and just after operation. Hot water may gush out and get you burned. Wait long enough until the radiator cools down.

(Disconnect the engine’s load.)

the engine idling under no load for about 5 minutes and turn it off.

machine for another 10 minutes or while steam is given off.

getting burned. Pinpoint and remove the cause of overheat, referring to “TROUBLESHOOTING”. Then get the engine restarted.

STARTING THE ENGINE UNDER COLD CONDITIONS

CAUTION

Start the engine in the following manner;

1. Pull the lock levers all the way back (lock

2. Turn the starter switch to the "RUN"

3. Move the starter switch to the "START"

4. Release the starter switch after the

IMPORTANT:

 Let the engine warm up after start-

Do not operate the excavator under full

To avoid personal injury:  Make sure that the lock lever

is in the lock position during warm up.

position).

position (glow position) and keep until the indicator lamp has gone out.

position; to crank and start the engine.

engine has started; it will automatically return to the "RUN" position.

up for approx. 10 minutes under no load conditions. If the hydraulic ﬂ uid temperature is too low, the operations will be affected.

load before the engine has warmed up enough.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

WARNING

1. After slowing the engine to idle, turn the key to "STOP".

2. Remove the key.

 Emergency Engine Stop Fuse

The engine will stop when the cap is removed and the fuse inside is pulled out. The engine can be restarted when the fuse is pushed back into its original position.

To avoid personal injury or death:  Do not keep the bucket or

dozer in the lifted position, as a person could accidently touch the levers and cause serious accidents.

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury:  Do not open engine hood

before stopping engine. Only when engine does not stop by key, open engine hood and pull out the fuse.

(1)

Emergency engine stop fuse

(B) “PULL OUT”

NOTE:

 If the engine does not stop with the key,

contact your KUBOTA dealer.

(A) “OPEN”

STARTING WITH AN AUXILIARY BATTERY

CAUTION

 Observe Following Guidelines

1. Bring the helping machine with the same

THE MACHINES MUST NOT COME IN

2. Bring the levers and pedal of both

3. Wear eye protection and rubber gloves.

4. Remove the battery caps from both

5. Connect the terminal of the red jumper

6. Connect the black negative cable to

7. Connect the other end of the black cable

8. Start the engine of the helping machine

9. Disconnect the jumper cables in the

To avoid personal injury:  Battery gases can explode.

Do not smoke and keep sparks and ﬂ ames away.

 Do not start the engine with

an auxiliary battery if excavator battery is frozen.

 Do not connect the black

jumper cable to the negative (—) terminal of the excavator battery.

when Starting with an Auxiliary Battery

battery voltage as near as possible to the machine.

CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER.

machines in the neutral position.

batteries. (If present)

cable with the plus ( low battery and connect the other end of the cable to the plus ( auxiliary battery.

the minus (—) terminal of the auxiliary battery.

(coming from the auxiliary battery) to the machine frame as far away as possible from the low battery.

and let it run for a while. Start the machine with the low battery.

reverse sequence.

) terminal of the

(1) Low battery (2) Auxiliary battery (3) Jumper cables

IMPORTANT:

 This excavator has a negative (—) earthed

12 Volt starting system.

 Only use the same voltage when using an

auxiliary battery.

 Using a higher voltage will cause

serious damage to the electrical system. When using an auxiliary battery, only the compatible (same) voltage is permissible.

EXCAVATOR OPERATION

CONTROL OBSERVATIONS DURING OPERATION

 Stop the Engine immediately if:

 Sudden increase or decrease in engine

rpm's occurs.

 Sudden abnormal noises occur.  Exhaust gases turn suddenly very dark.

Make following control observations during operation to be sure that everything functions normally.

 Oil Change in the Run-in Stage

The lubrication oil plays a speciﬁ c and important role during the run-in phase of the excavator. The numerous movable parts are not yet run-in, so many ﬁ ne metal particles are generated and cause damage and shorten the lifetime of many components. Pay attention to the oil-change intervals and complete them sooner than later. See the subject "REGULAR CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE WORK" for more details on the oil-change intervals.

 Seat Belt

RUNNING-IN OF THE NEW EXCAVATOR

The operation and care of the new excavator inﬂ uences its life span. Your new excavator has been carefully checked and tested before leaving the factory. In spite of this, all movable components must run-in during the ﬁ rst 50 work hours. Do not work with full engine rpm's and full loads during this period. It is most important to run-in your excavator properly in order to achieve its full performance and longevity. During the running-in, the following points should be adhered to in all cases.

WARNING

To avoid personal injury or death:  Always use the seat belt with a

ROPS/OPG (Top Guard Level I) protection structure. Adjust the seat to the optimal position and buckle up.

 Do not Work with Full Engine

Rpm's or Full Loads during the First 50 Working Hours

 Let the engine warm up sufﬁ ciently in

the cold season.

 Do not let the engine rev-up more than

necessary.

(1) Seat belt

STARTING

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury:  No persons, other than those

familiar with the excavator, are allowed to use the excavator.

 Do not allow any person other

than the operator to ride on the excavator.

1. Adjusting the Operator’s Seat

 Operator's Seat

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury:  Make sure that the seat is

completely secured after each adjustment.

 Do not allow any person other

than the driver to ride on the excavator.

Move up the lever (2) toward G from the

center (free state), and the spring force gets stronger. Move it down toward F, and the spring force gets weaker.

 Travel adjustment (Horizontal) : (4) Pull up and unlock the travel adjust lever

(horizontal) (4). Slide the seat back and forth to an optimum position.

Make sure the seat has got locked in the

desired position.

 Armrest angle adjustment : (5) Turn up or down the armrest angle

adjust knob (5) to position the armrests to an appropriate angle.

Turn up the knob (5) toward (d) to tilt

up the armrests toward E. Turn it down toward (e) to tilt them down toward D.

2. Bring the lock lever into the

"Unlock" position.

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury:  Check safety features all around

the excavator.

(1) Knob for tilt (A) "FORWARD" (2) Suspension adjustment (B) "BACK" lever (C) "UNLOCK" (3) Travel adjust lever

 Backrest angle adjust knob : (1) Pull up and unlock the backrest angle

adjust knob (1). Reposition the backrest in Direction A or B to an optimum angle.

 Driver's weight adjustment : (2) Sit on the seat and swing the weight

adjust lever (2) 90º in Direction (c).

Move up or down the lever (2) several

times until the arrow mark comes to the center of the weight indicator (3).

(1) Lock lever for (A) “Lock” attachment control (B) “Unlock”

 Working Light Switch

If the key in “RUN” position, the lights can be switched on by pressing the switch.

(1) Working light switch

 Night operation

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury:  Visibility is reduced in darkness,

so that the working light alone is not enough. Prepare additional lighting, observe safety rules as well as special regulations for night work.

TWO PATTERN SELECTION SYSTEM (TPSS)

CAUTION

 Pattern Change

Position the pattern selector lever to the desired position.

To avoid personal injury:  Study control lever pattern A

and pattern B. Then choose the one which is most familiar

 Position the pattern selector

lever in either the left side position of the machine (pattern A) or the right side position (pattern B).

 Familiarize yourself with the

pattern selected by operating slowly.

 Travel Buzzer (OPTION)

When you handle the drive levers, the buzzer sounds at the same time or before the excavator starts to run.

(1) Pattern selector lever (A) Pattern A (Two Pattern Selection (B) Pattern B System: TPSS)

Lever Position

Attachment Control Lever (Left)

Attachment Control Lever (Right)

Boom down

Boom up

Swing left

Swing right

Arm up

Arm crowd

Bucket crowd

Bucket dump

Pattern BPattern A

Arm up Arm crowd Swing left Swing right

Boom down Boom up Bucket crowd Bucket dump

OPERATION OF THE BOOM

To raise the boom, pull the attachment control lever back. The boom is equipped with a cushion cylinder which helps prevents excavated material in the bucket from falling out. Low hydraulic oil temperature, (e.g. after starting the engine in cold weather) the cushioning function will be effected for a short period of time (approx. 3 to 5 seconds). This condition results from the viscosity of the hydraulic oil and is not a sign of malfunction. The cushion cylinder will operate normally as the oil warms up.

IMPORTANT:

 When lowering the boom, make sure

that it does not hit the dozer and that the bucket teeth do not touch the dozer.

OPERATION OF THE ARM

Pull back the attachment control lever and the arm will be pulled in. To move the arm out, push the control lever towards the front.

NOTE:

 When pulling in the arm, the movement

may stop for a short moment when the arm is in its vertical position. This is caused by the combined load of the arm and bucket moving the cylinder piston away from the hydraulic ﬂ ow causing a short delay in the cylinder action, until the ﬂ ow catches up with cylinder piston. This is a characteristic of the hydraulic system and is no sign of a malfunction.

OPERATION OF BUCKET

To dig using the bucket, move the right attachment control lever from the neutral position left. Moving the control lever right, moves the bucket outwards and dumps its contents.

SWIVEL (UNIT SWING) OPERATION

CAUTION

IMPORTANT:

 Do not operate the left attachment control

 Unlock the swing lock pin before doing

1. Move the control lever to the left and the

2. Move the control lever to the right and

To avoid personal injury:  When working in groups,

always let the others know what you are going to do before you do it.

 Keep away from the working

area.

lever abruptly from right to left (or vice versa). Because of the law of inertia, this causes an impact load on the swing gear and the swing motor. Additionally, the life of the excavator will be shortened.

swivel operations.

upper structure will turn to the left.

the upper structure will turn to the right.

BOOM SWING OPERATION

1. Step on the left side of the pedal to swing the boom to the left.

2. Step on the right side of the pedal to swing the boom to the right.

BOOM SWING PEDAL

WARNING

To avoid personal injury or death:  Always keep your toes within

the edge of foot step; otherwise there is a possibility that your toes will be caught between swing frame and boom or boom cylinder.

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury:  When boom swing operation is

not in use, fold the boom swing pedal forward to ﬁ x the pedal from unexpected move.

(1) Boom swing pedal (A) Swing to left (B) Swing to right

(A) “Fix”

OPERATION OF TRACK WIDTH CHANGE AND DOZER

CAUTION

 Operation of the Track Width

1. Set the track width change/dozer select

To avoid personal injury:  Do not operate in narrow track

width [39in. (990mm)], it makes risk of the excavator tipping over, operate always in standard track width [49in. (1240mm)], except to pass through narrow space on a even ground.

 For changing the track width

or using the dozer, set the track width change/ dozer select lever fully. If not, the excavator may unintentionaly move.

lever to the “Track width change” position (B).

2. Push the control lever forward. ... The track width increases [from 39in.

to 49in. (990 mm to 1240 mm)]. Pull the control lever backward. ... The track width reduces [from 49in. to

39in. (1240 mm to 990 mm)].

(1) Control lever (A) “Increase” (B) “Reduce”

(1) Track width change / (A) ”Dozer” dozer select lever (B) ”Track width change”

3. After track width change, be sure to set the track width change/dozer select lever to the “Dozer” position (A).

 Adjustment of the Dozer Width

For changing from standard width to narrow width:

1. Pull out the ﬁ xing pin (2) and remove the extension dozer (1).

2. Set as under illustration the extension dozer (1), insert ﬁ xing pin (2).

3. It is the same operations for opposite side (left or right), and also for changing from standard width to wide width.

 Operation of the Dozer

NOTE:

 While operating the dozer, the track width

change / dozer select lever must be set position (A).

(1) Track width change / (A) “Dozer” dozer select lever

1. To raise the dozer, pull back the control lever. Pushing the control lever forwards, lowers the dozer.

(1) Extension dozer (2) Fixing pin

(1) Control lever (A) “Lower” (B) “Raise”

2. While undertaking earth moving work, control both drive levers with the left hand and the control lever with the right hand.

SERVICE PORT OPERATION

This pedal is used to operate attachments such as breakers.

(1) Service port (A) Sends oil to the port (A) pedal (B) Sends oil to the port (B)

NOTE:

 When the service port is not in use, fold

the service port pedal forward. The pedal gets ﬁ xed and can be used as footrest.

(1) Service port pedal (A) “Fix”

DRIVING

WARNING

To avoid personal injury or death:  Before starting the engine,

make sure that no one is near the excavator.

 Before operating the excavator,

check the track direction. (Idler and dozer to the front of the excavator).

(1) Port (A) (2) Port (B)

 Push the right of the pedal () to send oil

to the port (A).

 Push the left of the pedal () to send oil

to the port (B).

Max. Flow Volume

Theoretical US gal (L)/min.

Max. Pressure psi

[MPa (kgf/cm

IMPORTANT:

 When the service port is not used for a

long period, dirt particles can settle in the lower part of the service port lines.

When the plugs on the service port lines

are removed to connect attachments, drain approx. 100 cc of oil per side.

For breaker choices, contact your dealer.

)]

7.32 (27.7)

2697

[18.6 (190)]

(A) ”Front”

 Avoid travelling across a slope

or working sideways on a slope.

1. To lock the swing frame with the track frame, engage the swing lock pin.

2. Adjust the engine speed from idling to an intermediate speed.

3. Unlock the lock lever for attachment control.

4. Raise the dozer and hold the bucket about 8 to 16 in. (20 to 40 cm) over the ground.

(A) 8 to 16 in. (20 to 40 cm)

 Throttle Lever

At the operator’s seat,

1. Move the throttle lever to the “FAST” position, and the engine speed increases.

2. To stop the engine, push the throttle lever fully to the “SLOW” position and turn the starter switch to the “STOP” position.

 Drive Levers (Right, Left)

WARNING

Pushing the drive lever forward, moves the excavator forward, and vice-versa. The front of the excavator is the direction where the dozer is present.

(1) Drive lever (left) (A) “Forward” (2) Drive lever (right) (B) “Backward”

To avoid personal injury or death:  If the swing frame has

been turned 180º, i.e. the dozer is, seen from the operator, “behind”, then the travel direction is opposite to the drive direction of the levers (when activating the drive lever forwards, the excavator, seen from the operator, will move backwards).

(1)Throttle lever (A) ”FAST” (B) ”SLOW”

IMPORTANT:

 If the track are clogged with sand or

gravel while working on soft ground, lift up one track with the help of the boom, arm and bucket and let the track rotate to shake off the sand and gravel.

(A) “Rotate to shake off sand and gravel”

 Travel Speed Switch

CAUTION

Travel speed will increase when the switch is pushed down.

1. Press the travel speed switch. The travel

2. Press the travel speed switch again, and

To avoid personal injury:  When activating the travel

speed switch, it must be pushed down completely.

speed changes from ﬁ rst speed to second. The

the travel speed changes from second to ﬁ rst. The

j symbol lights up.

j symbol light goes out.

TURNS

CAUTION

 Pivot Turn

NOTE:

 Movement as illustrated shows the

When the dozer is in the back, the steering direction is reversed. (For example, push the left drive lever forward and the excavator turns right; the left track, seen from the operator, will move backward from the operator.)

 Change of Direction while Stationary

1. Push the left drive lever forward; the

To avoid personal injury:  Do not change direction on

steep slopes, or the excavator could tip over.

 Before changing direction,

beware of people in the working area.

turning directions with the dozer in the front.

excavator will turn to the right.

(1) Travel speed switch (2)

j symbol

NOTE:

 Each time the travel speed switch is

pressed, the travel speed is switched between ﬁ rst and second.

IMPORTANT:

 Do not activate the travel speed switch

when there is increased drive resistance (e. g. driving on inclines or on uneven grounds).

2. Pull the left drive lever backward; the excavator will turn to the left.

 Change of Direction while Travelling

1. While travelling forwards, bring the left (right) drive lever in the neutral position; the excavator will turn to the left (right).

(A) ”Travelling forward” (C) ”Neutral position”

2. While travelling backwords, bring the left (right) drive lever in the neutral position; the excavator will turn to the right (left).

 Spin Turn

When both drive levers are activated in the opposite directions, both track will rotate with the same speed but in opposite directions. Center of rotation is the center of the excavator.

(A) “Left spin turn”

(B) “Travelling backward” (C) ”Neutral position”

(B) “Right spin turn”

UP AND DOWNHILL TRAVELLING

CAUTION

While travelling uphill, keep the lower edge of the bucket approx. 8 to 16in. (20 to 40cm) above the ground. Although the KUBOTA excavator will not slip easily because of the tracks, it is safer to let the bucket slide over the ground while travelling downhill. Always choose slow speed for uphill and downhill travelling.

[

UPHILL TRAVELLING

To avoid personal injury:  Before travelling up and

downhill, be sure to be in standard track width [49in. (1240mm)].

 When travelling up or down a

slope for long periods of time, be sure to engage the swing lock pin. Also engage the swing lock pin when standing on a slope for a long time or the excavator is being transported.

]

PARKING ON A SLOPE

WARNING

(1) Drag

To avoid personal injury or death:  When the excavator is parked

or left unattended on a slope, be sure to put the bucket on the ground and place all control levers in neutral position, then brace the tracks with drags.

(A) 8 to 16 in. (20 to 40 cm)

[

DOWNHILL TRAVELLING

]

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON

 If the water or mud level reaches higher

EXCAVATOR OPERATION

 Do not try to crush concrete or boulders

using side swings with the bucket. Also avoid using side sweeps of the bucket to move earth piles.

 Under all circumstances avoid the

following operations:

 Excavation using the gravitational

impact of the machine.

 Compacting of gravel or soil using

the dropping action of the bucket.

 Excavation using the travelling power

of the machine.

 Do not try to drop or shake off soil

adhering to the bucket in the manner given in the points below. This can cause damage to the machine.

Adhered soil can be shaken off when

the bucket is being emptied by moving the bucket out to the maximum stroke of the cylinder. Should this not sufﬁ ce, swing out the arm as far as possible and operate the bucket back and forth.

 Do not hit the dozer with the boom

cylinder!

Make sure that the boom cylinder does

not hit the dozer when doing deep excavation. If necessary swing around so that the dozer is in the back of the machine.

 Pay attention when pulling in the

bucket!

When pulling in the bucket (for driving or

transportation) avoid hitting the dozer.

 Avoid collisions! When moving the excavator, pay

attention that the dozer does not collide with obstructions such as boulders etc..

Such collisions shorten the life of the

dozer and the cylinder substantially.

 Support the machine correctly! When stabilizing the machine with the

dozer, Iower the dozer to engage the full width on the ground.

The excavator must be properly pressure

than the top of the tracks, the swivel bearing, swivel motor gear and ring gear may be exposed to mud, water and other foreign objects.

washed after each use.

 Thoroughly clean the area around

the swivel bearing, swivel motor gear and ring gear to remove foreign objects.

 Inspect the swivel motor oil sump (if

equipped) for water contamination. If water is present, refer to operator's manual for lubricant replacement procedure.

 Refer to operator's manual for proper

swivel bearing, swivel motor gear and ring gear lubrication procedures.

 Reinstall any protective covering if

removed earier.

TRANSPORTING THE EXCAVATOR ON A TRUCK

DANGER

To avoid personal injury or death:  No directional changes should

be made when the excavator is on the ramp. Should a change of direction be necessary, drive off the ramp completely and make the turn.

 When driving forwards or

backwards onto the truck, or when swinging the upper body, make sure that neither the cabin or the gates of the truck will be damaged.

 Transporting on a Truck

WARNING

Prepare a platform to load or unload the excavator. Take following steps when using ramps.

1. Apply the parking brakes of the truck,

To avoid personal injury or death:  After loading the machine on

the truck, lower the bucket and dozer onto the truck bed. Lock the swing frame with the swing lock pin.

and block the drive wheels from both sides.

 When the excavator reaches

the point between the ramps and the truck bed, halt and then move very slowly until the excavator reaches the horizontal position.

 Move the excavator onto

the truck only with the arm completely pulled in. Otherwise the truck cabin could be damaged when swinging around the upper body.

 Do not jack up the machine

using its boom to load or unload the excavator from the truck. Dangerous situation could arise.

2. Use mounting brackets to secure the ramp properly. Connect the ramps directly to the truck bed.

3. For additional safety, use blocks or supports under the ramps and the truck bed.

4. Align the ramps and the tracks and then drive the excavator slowly up the ramps. After ensuring that the tracks are completely on the truck bed, swivel the upper body around to the back of the truck.

5. Block the tracks and wire down the excavator.

6. Before unloading, remove the swing lock pin and then raise the dozer and bucket from the truck bed.

LIFTING OF THE EXCAVATOR

DANGER

To avoid personal injury or death:  The correct instructions for

safe handling are described here. Read these instructions carefully before moving the machine. Make sure that the operating personnel read the operator's manual carefully.

 Basics when Lifting with Cables

or Straps

1. The lifting and crane operation is to be undertaken according to the guidelines described.

2. The equipment for lifting mentioned in these instructions are only given as reference, the standards concerning strength, control and other details are based on the respective applicable guidelines.

 Safety Aspects when Lifting with

Cables or Straps

Abide by following steps when lifting:

1. Do not lift loads that exceed the maximum load capacity of the crane.

2. Choose correct equipment suitable to the weight, size and form of the load.

3. First assess the center of gravity of the load, position the hook directly over the load and lift the load so that the center of gravity of the load is as low as possible.

4. The steel cables or straps must be ﬁ xed in the middle of the hook.

5. The load must be lifted vertically from the ground.

6. Do not enter the working area under suspended loads and do not move the load over people. The load must only be moved in an area where the balance can be easily maintained.

 Lifting Procedure for the

Excavator

WARNING

 General guidelines for lifting

1. Lifting position. (see illustration)

2. Attaching the steel wires.

3. Tackle

4. Lifting

To avoid personal injury or death.  Do not use the hooks on the

roof of canopy and cabin for lifting the excavator.

1) Pull in the boom towards rear.

2) Pull in the arm completely.

3) Pull in the bucket completely.

4) Adjust the swing angle to the right end.

5) Swing frame so that dozer blade is to the rear and frame is parallel with tracks.

6) Raise the dozer blade fully.

7) Insert the swing lock pin.

1) Always hook the excavator at three points. (one on the boom and right and left of the dozer)

2) Always use a shackle on each lifting hole when attaching the cables or straps.

3) Using protective material at all places where the cables or straps contact the machine.

4) Keep the angle between the front and rear cables or straps within. 30° (0.52 rad.).

Choose components having enough

strength.

1) Lift slowly and safely

2) Do not enter the excavator area when lifting.

3) Lift the excavator horizontally. (Modify wire connections according to needs)

(A) Approx. 157 in. (4000 mm) (B) Approx. 98 in. (2500 mm) (C) Approx. 30° (0.52 rad.)

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS

No.

Checkpoints

1 Fuel check

2 Engine oil

3 Hydraulic oil**

4 Coolant

Lubrication points

6 Radiator check

Battery condition

8 Electrical lines check

Greasing of swing

bearing teeth

Drive unit oil

Fan belt tension

Radiator hoses

and clamps

Air filter element*

Greasing of swing

ball bearings

Fuel pipes and

hoses

Engine oil filter

Fuel filter

Hydraulic return

filter element

Hydraulic suction

filter element

Front idler and

track roller oil

Dynamo and

starter motor

Radiator system

Fuel injection nozzle

(Injection pressure)

Injection pump

Measures

check change

check

change

check

change

check

change

adjust

check

change

clean

change

check

change

check

change

check

rinse

check

100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600

Daily check

Daily check, Annual servicing

Hour meter indicator

1000 2000

Interval

every 500 hrs

every 1000 hrs

every 2 years

every 50 hrs

every 500 hrs

every 200 hrs

every 2 years

every 200 hrs

every 1000 hrs

every 200 hrs

every 2 years

every 500 hrs

every 50 hrs

every 500 hrs

every 1000 hrs

every 2000 hrs

every 2 years

every 1500 hrs

every 3000 hrs

Ref.

page

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IMPORTANT:  First operation

 * Clean the air ﬁ lter more frequently if used in dusty conditions. With heavy soiling, replace

the ﬁ lter.

** When using a hydraulic breaker, change hydraulic oil and return ﬁ lter according to the table

on “Hydraulic Oil Change(Including Exchange of the Suction Filter in the Hydraulic Tank)” under “EVERY 1000 SERVICE HOURS” in “REGULAR CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE WORK”.

 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.

DAILY CHECKS

For your own safety and to assure the long life of your machine, a careful check should be made before each operation.

 Coolant Check

CAUTION

The radiator has a reserve tank. Should the coolant level in the radiator sink, the water will be automatically be transfered to the radiator. Check the coolant level in the reserve tank and ﬁ ll up if necessary. The coolant level should be between the marks “FULL” and “LOW”.

To avoid personal injury:  Move the excavator to even

ground.

 Make sure that the engine is

turned off.

 Do not open the radiator cap

right after the engine has been stopped; Serious burns can occur from contact with escaping hot coolant ﬂ uid.

 Check the coolant level in the

reserve tank only after the engine has cooled down.

 Remove the radiator cap only if

absolutely necessary.

NOTE:

 Before delivery coolant were ﬁ lled with

50 % water and 50 % antifreeze.

 Check Fuel Level

CAUTION

IMPORTANT:

 Temperatures over –5ºC, use No.2-D

 Make sure that the fuel tank is not empty.

 Always ﬁ ll up fuel after a day's work.  See “PURGING OF THE FUEL SYSTEM”

If the fuel in the tank goes below the prescribed level, the warning lamp will ﬂ ash. If this should happen during operation, refuel as soon as possible.

To avoid personal injury:  Stop the engine and remove

the key before fuelling.

 Do not smoke while fuelling.

diesel fuel, temperatures are under –5ºC, use No.1-D diesel fuel.

Air will enter into the fuel system, and must be purged before restarting.

in “OTHER ADJUSTMENTS AND REPLACEMENTS”.

(1) Reserve tank (A) “FULL” (B) “LOW”

IMPORTANT:

 Do not ﬁ ll the reserve tank over the

“FULL” marking.

 Do not ﬁ ll with dirty or salty water.

(1) Fuel gauge (A) “FULL” (2) Remaining fuel warning lamp (B) “EMPTY”

If necessary, open the tank cap with the starter key, and add fuel.

(1) Tank cap (2) Gauge

Fuel tank capacity 5.02 US gal (19 L)

NOTE:

 The gauge is located next to the oil ﬁ lling

port. When the fuel tank gets nearly full (about 2 liters more to full), the gauge needle starts moving up to "F" (Full). Use this gauge to avoid an overﬂ ow.

 Check Engine Oil Level

CAUTION

Insert the engine oil dipstick fully into the prepared opening, remove again and check the oil level; if necessary ﬁ ll with oil. The machine must be on level ground when checking the oil level.

(1) Engine oil dipstick (A) Required level

To avoid personal injury:  Stop the engine and remove

the key before checking the oil level.

IMPORTANT:

 Fuel tank cap has an air breather. Make

sure to clean the air breather when ﬁ lling up fuel.

If the air breather is clogged with mud, the fuel tank gets under-pressurized.

(1) Air breather (2) Tank cap

(1) Oil ﬁ lling port

IMPORTANT:

 Use engine oil with the correct viscosity.

(according the outside temperature)

 After stopping the engine and removing

the key, wait ﬁ ve minutes, then check oil level. (Excavator must be on level ground.)

 Check Hydraulic Oil Level

CAUTION

IMPORTANT:

 Before ﬁ lling oil, wipe away all sand and

 The excavator has been ﬁ lled with

1. Park the excavator on a ﬁ rm, ﬂ at and

Adjust the swing angle to the center. Pull in the arm completely. Pull in the bucket completely. Lower the attachments and dozer blade

Track width increases [16 in. (1240

To avoid personal injury:  First lower all attachments

on the ground then stop the engine and remove the key.

dust from around the oil port. Make sure you use an identical type of hydraulic ﬂ uid.

hydraulic ﬂ uid before delivery. See “RECOMMENDED OILS”. (Do not mix different oils!)

level surface.

to the ground and stop the engine.

mm)].

4. Should the oil level be too low, ﬁ ll oil through the oil port before starting the engine. This step is important for the protection of the hydraulic system.

(1) Speciﬁ ed oil level (2) Tank cap

 Checking water separator

1. Open the engine bonnet.

2. When the separated water is being drained, the red ﬂ oat moves upward.

When the red ﬂ oat has reached the

indication line, close the shutoff-valve so that no fuel can run out. Now loosen the ring nut, remove the cup, empty the cup and clean the cup.

3. Place the cup back into position. Bleed the fuel system.

4. Finally, do not forget to open the shutoffvalve.

2. Check the oil level as to whether it lies on the center of the gauge at normal temperature (10 to 30ºC).

3. Enough oil is present if the oil level lies between the markings.

(1) Ring nut (A) “Open” (2) Float (B) “Closed” (3) Cup (4) shutoff-valve (5) Indication line

 Lubrication Points

CAUTION

Grease the marked grease ﬁ ttings shown by arrows in the illustration below.

1. Boom bottom linkage ................ 1 place

2. Arm bottom linkage ................... 1 place

3. Boom cylinder boss ................... 2 places

4. Arm cylinder boss ...................... 2 places

5. Bucket cylinder boss .................. 1 place

6. Bucket link pin ............................ 3 places

7. Arm cylinder pin ......................... 1 place

8. Boom swing fulcrum ................. 2 places

9. Swing cylinder boss ................... 2 places

10. Dozer cylinder boss .................... 2 places

11. Dozer linkage boss .....................2 places

To avoid personal injury:  First lower all attachments

on the ground then stop the engine and remove the key.

 While greasing, take care not to

step on the bucket teeth.

 When doing excavation work

in water, generously grease the following points. After ending work, grease again.

 Check Radiator and Oil Cooler

CAUTION

1. Check if the ﬁ ns and ribs are clogged.

If so clean with compressed air or

2. Check the rubber hoses for damage and

To avoid personal injury:  Always stop the engine and

remove the key before checking the radiator and the oil cooler.

 Wear eye protection when

cleaning with compressed air.

steam.

replace if cracked or old. Check if the hose clamps are tight enough.

 Cleaning of Engine and Electrical

Wiring

CAUTION

Before starting, check whether ﬂ ammable substances have gathered on the battery, the cables and wiring, the mufﬂ er or on the engine. If so, remove thoroughly.

To avoid personal injury:  Always stop the engine and

remove the key before cleaning the wiring, cables and engine.

 Checking the Electrical Circuit

Check the electrical circuitry for disconnections, shorts or loose terminals.

 Washing the Whole Machine

IMPORTANT:

 Do not wash the excavator with the

engine running. Water could enter the air ﬁ lter and damage the engine.

Make sure that the air ﬁ lter is kept dry.

(1) Radiator (2) Oil cooler

(1) Rubber hoses (2) Clamps

IMPORTANT:

 Radiator and oil cooler ﬁ ns and ribs must

be clean in order not to overheat the engine and allow free ﬂ ow of air through the cooling elements.

REGULAR CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE WORK

EVERY 50 SERVICE HOURS

 Battery Charging

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury:  When the battery is being

activated, hydrogen and oxygen gases in the battery are extremely explosive. Keep open sparks and ﬂ ames away from the battery at all times, especially when charging the battery.

 When charging battery, remove

battery vent plugs.

 When disconnecting the cable

from the battery, start with the negative terminal ﬁ rst. When connecting the cable to the battery, start with the positive terminal ﬁ rst.

 Do not check battery

charge by placing a metal object across the terminals. Use a voltmeter or hydrometer.

4. A boost charge is only for emergencies. It will partially charge the battery at a high rate and in a short time.

When using a boost-charged battery, it

is necessary to recharge the battery as early as possible.

Failure to do this will shorten the battery’s

service life.

5. When the speciﬁ c gravity of electrolyte falls between 1.27 and 1.29 charge has completed.

6. When exchanging an old battery for a new one, use a battery of equal speciﬁ cation.

 Greasing of Swing Bearing Teeth

1. Pump greace with the grease gun through the grease ﬁ tting.

2. Grease at each 90º (1.58 rad.) position of the swing frame.

3. Fill with approx. 50g of grease (approx. 20 pumps with the grease gun). Distribute the grease over the teeth.

1. Make sure each electrolyte level is to the bottom of vent wells, if necessary add distilled water in a well-ventilated area.

2. The water in the electrolyte evaporates during recharging. Liquid shortage damages the battery. Excessive liquid spills over and damages the excavator body.

3. To slow charge the battery, connect the battery positive terminal to the charge positive terminal and the negative to the negative, then recharge in the standard fashion.

(1) Grease ﬁ tting (for Bearing teeth)

 Inspection and Cleaning of the Air

Filter Element

Open the engine bonnet and remove the dust-cover. Take out only outer element, clean the element, case interior and reassemble. During reassembly, take care to install the dust-cover so that its TOP mark (arrow) faces up-wards. Do not remove the inner element.

IMPORTANT :

 Should the machine be used in extremely

dusty areas, the air ﬁ lter element must be inspected and cleaned more frequently than in the speciﬁ ed maintenance periods.

 The air ﬁ lter has a dry element, keep free

from oil.

 Do not run the engine without the air

ﬁ lter.

 Air Filter Maintenance

CAUTION

 Cleaning with compressed air

Pressure of compressed air must be under 30 psi (205 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm should be blown clean from the inside to the outside until the dust deposits are remarkably reduced.

To avoid personal injury:  Wear eye protection.

) and the cartridge

(1) Outer element (2) Inner element (3) Dust-cover (4) Clamps

IMPORTANT:

 If the air suction is still inadequate, or the

colour of the exhaust gases is abnormal even after the cleaning, the air ﬁ lter element must be replaced.

EVERY 200 SERVICE HOURS

Do all 50 and 100 hour servicing at the same time.

 Greasing of the Swing Bearing

1. Grease through the respective grease ﬁ tting.

2. Grease at each 90º (1.58 rad.) position of the swing frame.

Using the grease gun, apply 5 shots at

every position.

(1) Grease ﬁ tting

EVERY 250 SERVICE HOURS

Do all 50 hour servicing at the same time.

 Checking the Fan Belt Tension

 Check and adjustment of the fan belt

tension

CAUTION

1. Press the fan belt down in the middle,

2. Replace the fan belt if worn out, cracked

To avoid personal injury:  First stop the engine and

remove the key.

 After servicing, make sure to

replace the belt cover in its original position.

with a force of approx. 98N (10kgf). The belt tension is correct if it deﬂ ects about

0.3in. (8mm). If otherwise, loosen bolt (1) and (2) and shift the dynamo in the direction shown by the arrow.

or torn.

(1) Bolt (A) about 0.28in. (7 mm) (2) Bolt (3) Dynamo (4) Fan belt

IMPORTANT:

 If the engine is run with a loose fan

belt, the belt could slip and cause overheating of the engine or insufﬁ cient battery charging. Check fan belt tension regularly.

 Should the fan belt break or jump out, the

indicator light for battery charge will light up. Stop the engine and remove the key immediately.

 Checking the Radiator Hoses

CAUTION

Check the water hoses for proper ﬁ xation. This check should be carried out every 250 hours or every 6 months, whichever comes ﬁ rst.

1. Should the hose clamps become loose

2. Should the radiator hoses become

To avoid personal injury:  Wait long enough for the

radiator coolant to cool down.

or water leaks, tighten the hose clamps properly.

swollen, aged or cracked, they must be replaced and the hose clamps tightened again properly.

EVERY 500 SERVICE HOURS

Do all 50, 100 and 250 hour servicing at the same time.

 Engine Oil Change

CAUTION

1. Remove the drain plug on the underside

2. Re-tighten the drain plug.

To avoid personal injury:  First stop the engine then

remove the key and wait long enough for the oil to cool down.

of the engine and drain all oil.

(1) Radiator hoses (2) Hose clamps

(1) Drain plug

3. Fill with new oil up to the required level.

(1) Oil ﬁ lling port

(1) Engine oil dipstick (A) Required level

4. Let the engine idle for approx. 5 min. Check the engine oil level. To check the engine oil level, insert the engine oil dipstick completely into the respective port opening and pull out again. If the oil level lies between both markings, no oil must be added.

IMPORTANT:

 Regardless of the service hours, an engine

oil change is due every six months.

approx. 0.95 US gal (3.6 L)

Engine oil volumes

(with replacing

engine oil filter)

 Replacing Engine Oil Filter

1. Replace the oil ﬁ lter cartridge at the same time as doing engine oil change.

2. Remove the cartridge with the supplied ﬁ lter wrench.

(1) Oil ﬁ lter cartridge

3. Oil the O-ring of the new oil ﬁ lter cartridge lightly. Then tighten the oil ﬁ lter cartridge by hand.

4. Fill engine oil to the speciﬁ ed level.

5. Let the engine run for approx. 5 min. and make sure that the engine oil indicator light does not light up. Then stop the engine and remove the key.

6. The engine oil level will sink parallel to the oil ﬁ lter capacity after the engine is started. It is necessary to add oil.

IMPORTANT:

 Always check the oil level when replacing

the ﬁ lter.

 Drive unit Oil Change (First Oil Change at 100 hours)

CAUTION

1. Rotate the track so that the drain plug of

2. Remove the drain plug to let the oil run

3. Fill oil until it overﬂ ows out of the oil

Gear oil volumes

Oil change

4. Use prescribed gear oil SAE 90.

To avoid personal injury:  Lower attachments to the

ground, stop the engine and remove the key before undertaking the oil change.

the drive unit is in the bottom position.

out. Screw in and tighten the drain plug again and ﬁ ll with gear oil through the oil check port.

check port.

approx. 0.07 US gal (0.25 L)

- ﬁ rst oil change after 100 hrs

- then every 500 hrs

- or at least once a year

 Replacing of Fuel Filter

CAUTION

1. Close the shutoff-valve of the water

2. Add fuel to the new ﬁ lter before

3. Apply a light ﬁ lm of fuel to the seal of the

(1) Fuel ﬁ lter

IMPORTANT:

 After exchange of the ﬁ lter, the fuel

To avoid personal injury:  Keep ﬁ re away.

separator. Remove the ﬁ lter with the supplied ﬁ fter wrench.

installing.

new ﬁ lter and turn in tightly by hand.

system must purged.

(1) Oil check port (also serves as oil ﬁ lling port) (2) Drain plug

 Replacing Hydraulic Return Filter

Element (ﬁ rst replacement after 250 service hours)

CAUTION

Contact your KUBOTA dealer for details.

(1) Return ﬁ lter

IMPORTANT:

 Always check the oil level when replacing

To avoid personal injury:  Remove the oil ﬁ lter only after

the oil in the hydraulic tank has cooled down.

the ﬁ lter.

 Battery Service

DANGER

To avoid the possibility of a battery explosion: For reﬁ llable type battery, follow the instructions below.

 Do not use or charge the

reﬁ llable type battery if the ﬂ uid level is below the LOWER (lower limit level) mark. Otherwise, the battery component parts may prematurely deteriorate, which may shorten the battery's service life or cause an explosion. Check the ﬂ uid level regularly and add distilled water as required so that the ﬂ uid level is between the UPPER and LOWER levels.

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury:  Batteries contain sulphuric acid

which can cause severe burns. Avoid all contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Antidote

- External: Rinse with plenty of water. Internal: Drink large quantities of water or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten egg or vegetable oil. Call a physician immediately. Eyes: Rinse with plenty of water for 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention. Keep batteries out of the reach of children.

 Before inspection or

dismounting the battery, be sure to turn of the engine and turn the starter switch to the "OFF" position.

 When removing the battery,

always disconnect the negative ground cable ﬁ rst. The reverse when installing a battery, always connect the ground cable last. This prevents a possible explosion caused by sparks.

 Always wear eye protection

when working with the battery.

1. Check the battery ﬂ uid level and add distilled water if necessary.

2. Clean the battery caps (ventilation holes).

 Draining water of the Fuel Tank

CAUTION

1. Remove the drain plug on the underside

2. Re-tighten the dran plug.

To avoid personal injury:  Before draining water of the

fuel tank, be sure to stop the engine and remove the key.

 Do not smoke during

inspection.

of the body and drain water.

(1) Battery (A) Battery ﬂ uid level (B) “Too low” (C) “Correct” (D) “Too high”

(1) Drain plug

EVERY 1000 SERVICE HOURS

Do all 50, 100, 200, 250 and 500 hour servicing at the same time.

 Cleaning of the Pipe ﬁ lter of the

Hydraulic Pilot System

Dust and dirt collect on the concave side of the ﬁ lter. Clean the ﬁ lter by letting hydraulic oil ﬂ ow through from the convex side.

(A) Oil

2. Remove the drain plug on the underside of the hydraulic tank and drain the oil.

(1) Drain plug

3. Remove the cover of the hydraulic tank.

4. With a fork wrench or similar, remove and exchange the suction ﬁ lter.

 Hydraulic Oil Change (Including

Replacing of the Suction Filter in the Hydraulic Tank)

CAUTION

1. Move the excavator to a level ground

To avoid personal injury:  Wait long enough for the

hydraulic ﬂ uid to cool down. Then begin with the change of the hydraulic ﬂ uid.

and stop the engine. Extend the piston rods of the cylinders halfway out and lower the bucket on the ground.

(1) Cover (2) Suction ﬁ lter (3) Drain plug

5. Retighten the drain plug.

6. Fill oil through the oil ﬁ lling opening on the top side of the tank.

7. Let the engine run for approx. 5 min. and check the oil level again.

Hydraulic oil volumes

Hydraulic tank

Whole oil volumes

3.44 US gal (13 L)

5.55 US gal (21 L)

 Hydraulic Oil Check with Hydraulic Breakers

The hydraulic oil change after 1000 operating hours in the operator's manual is based on normal excavator work. Following inspection measures are valid when hydraulic breakers are used:

1. Changing and ﬁ lling up of hydraulic oil

1) The hydraulic oil must be changed more often when breakers are used because the machine is subject to harder conditions than at normal excavating work.

2) Use only the recommended oils mentioned in the operator's manual when changing or ﬁ ll oil.

3) When ﬁ lling up oil, do not mix oils of different makes.

2. Changing the return ﬁ lter and oil

1) The ﬁ lter must be changed more often because of contamination resulting from the frequent assembly and disassembly of the hoses.

2) Use the correct replacement ﬁ lter.

3) Oil change according to operating hours.

Hydraulic oil Return Filter

Normal excavator work

20%

Breaker work portion

40%

60%

every

1000 Hrs.

every 800 Hrs.

every 400 Hrs.

every 300 Hrs.

every 200 Hrs.

every 500 Hrs.

(250Hrs. after

first operation)

every 200 Hrs.

every 100 Hrs.

EVERY 1000 SERVICE HOURS OR ONCE A YEAR

 Replacing Air Filter Element

Open the engine bonnet and remove the dust-cover. Remove and replace the outer element and inner element with new elements. When reassembling, install the dust-cover so that its TOP mark (arrow) faces up-wards.

(1) Outer element (2) Inner element (3) Dust-cover (4) Clamps

IMPORTANT:

 Shorten the replacement period if the

machine is used in dusty or sandy areas.

EVERY 2000 SERVICE HOURS

Do all 50, 200, 250, 500 and 1000 hour servicing at the same time.

 Chang Front Idler and Track Roller

Oil

NOTE:

Contact your KUBOTA dealer for details.

 Check the Dynamo and Starter

Motor

NOTE:

Contact your KUBOTA dealer for details.

ANNUAL SERVICING

 Electrical Wiring and Fuses

Check the terminals periodically for proper connections. Loose wiring or damaged cables can cause improper functioning or short circuiting of the electrical system. Check wiring and replace damaged components immediately. If a fuse blows out soon after having been replaced, contact your nearest KUBOTA dealer. Never use a fuse other than speciﬁ ed.

BIENNIAL SERVICING

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury:  Do not loosen the radiator

cap before the radiator has cooled down sufﬁ ciently. Then only loosen the cap and allow enough time for the pressure in the system to be released. Now remove the cap completely.

 Changing Radiator Coolant

(In case of long-life coolant ﬂ uid) Stop the engine then remove the key and wait until it has cooled down completely.

1. Open the drain plug on the bottom of the radiator and drain coolant completely.

2. To clean, rinse the radiator with water.

3. Close the drain plug and ﬁ ll the radiator and the reserve tank with coolant ﬂ uid. Let the engine idle for about 5 min., stop the engine and remove the key then check the coolant level.

4. The machine has been shipped ﬁ lled with 50% anti-freeze solution.

 Replacement of Radiator Hoses

Replace radiator hoses and hose clamps ever two years. If the hoses are swollen, hard or cracked, they must be replaced earlier.

(1) Radiator hoses (2) Hose clamps

(1) Drain plug

(1) Radiator cap

(1) Reserve tank (A) “FULL” (B) “LOW”

approx. 0.71 US gal (2.7 L)

Coolant volumes

IMPORTANT:

 Do not operate the engine without

coolant.

 To ﬁ ll the radiator system use fresh water

and anti-freeze ﬂ uid.

 When the anti-freeze is mixed with water,

the anti-freeze mixing ratio must be less than 50%.

 Tighten the radiator cap properly. If the

cap is loosely or not properly ﬁ tted, overheating of the engine can result due to coolant ﬂ uid loss.

(Reserve tank: approx. 0.16 US gal (0.6 L)

OTHER SERVICING

 Cleaning the Track Frame Slide

Pipes

When the slide pipes of the track frame are clogged or adhered with soil or sand, clean the slide pipes in the following manner according to need.

WARNING

1. First lift the machine off the ground using

2. Switch the track width change / dozer

3. Push the control lever forward, and

4. Remove soil and sand adhered to the

5. Retract and expand the track width

6. Switch the track width change / dozer

7. Place the machine down on the ground

To avoid the personal injury or death:

 Place the machine on even

ground when cleaning the track frame slide pipes.

the dozer blade and boom functions.

select lever to the “Track width change” position.

expand the track width to 49 in. (1240 mm).

slide pipes, then put grease evenly around the pipes. Make sure all 4 slide pipes are greased.

repeatedly for a few times by moving the control lever, so that the grease is spread adequately.

select lever to the “Dozer” position.

carefully by moving the dozer blade and the boom.

(1) Track frame slide pipes

OTHER ADJUSTMENTS AND REPLACEMENTS

PURGING OF THE FUEL SYSTEM

1. Fill up the excavator with fuel.

2. Turn the starter key to the “RUN” position.

3. The air in the fuel system will automatically be purged within one minute.

(1) Starter key (A) “STOP” (B) “RUN” (C) “START”

IMPORTANT:

 If the purging was insufﬁ cient, the engine

dies right after starting. In this case repeat steps 2 to 3 again.

ADJUSTMENT OF TRACKS

 To loosen the tracks, follow the following

procedure:

CAUTION

1. Using a socket wrench, loosen the grease

2. When grease oozes out from the thread,

After adjustment is completed:

Using the socket wrench, tighten the grease ﬁ tting. Tightening torque must be between 72 to 80 ft·lbs (98 to 108 N·m, 10 to 11 kgf·m).

IMPORTANT:

 If the tracks are too tight, wear is

 If the tracks are too loose, the track pads

The track may dislocate or come off.

 Clean the track after every use.  Should the track tension be high due to

To avoid personal injury:  Do not loosen the grease ﬁ tting

completely or too quickly. Otherwise grease under high pressure in the tension cylinder could squirt out.

 Do not crawl under the

excavator.

ﬁ tting a few turns.

rotate the track and loosen the track in the lifted position (see illustration).

increased.

may collide with the sprocket, wear is increased.

sticking mud, lift the track with the help of the boom, arm and bucket, idle the engine and remove mud from the track by rotating it.

Tension the tracks as speciﬁ ed:

1. Apply grease to the grease ﬁ tting (1).

(1) Grease ﬁ tting (2) Grease gun

2. Tension the track in the lifted position, so that the distance "A" (clearance between the track roller and the inside surface of the track) is 0.4 to 0.6in. (10 to 15mm) (see illustration). In this case, the track seam is positioned on the top center between the idler and the sprocket.

DANGER

To avoid serious injury or death:  Do not work under the machine

in this condition.

 For your safety do not rely

on hydraulically supported devices, they may leak down and suddenly drop or be accidentally lowered.

(1) Seam (Mark “oo”) (A) 0.4 to 0.6 in. (10 to 15 mm)

IMPORTANT:

 Make sure that no obstacles, such as

stones are caught in the track. Remove such obstacles before adjusting the track tension.

 Track seam The ends of the rubber track are joined

with a seam. When adjusting the tracks, the seam must be positioned on the top center between the idler and the sprocket.

If the seam is positioned incorrectly, the

tracks will be tensioned to loosely, and a further readjustment will be necessary.

 Rotate the track after adjustment one to

two times to check the tension.

 Additionally following points are to be

observed when adjusting rubber tracks.

1) If the track slackens more than 0.98 in. (25mm), readjust them.

2) Check track tension 30 hours after initial use and readjust if necessary. Check and adjust thereafter every 50 service hours.

 Special Information when Using

Rubber Tracks

1. When turning, make a slow swing turn. Avoid spin turns to lessen lug wear and entry of dirt.

2. The relief valve may be activated if too much dirt and sand clog the tracks. In this case move the machine for a short distance straight backwards to let the earth and sand fall off, then a turn can be made.

3. Avoid using rubber track on riverbeds, stony underground, ferro-concrete and on iron plates. The rubber can damage as well as increase wear on the tracks.

EXCHANGE OF BUCKET TEETH AND SIDE CUTTERS [JPN BUCKET VERSION]

 Bucket Tooth Replacement

CAUTION

1. Position a screw driver or similar tool

2. Remove the worn point from the adapter

3. Clean the adapter.

To avoid personal injury:  Wear eye protection when

changing the tooth points.

above the lock pin and knock out the pin and rubber plug with a hammer.

by hitting it with a hammer.

4. Mount a new point on the adapter.

(1) Rubber plug (2) Lock pin (3) Point (4) Tooth adapter

5. Align the holes of the point and adapter and knock in the rubber plug together with the lock pin until the top surface of the pin is ﬂ ush with the top surface of the adapter. (It is recommended to replace the rubber plug and lock pin when replacing the point.)

 Replacing the Bucket

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury:  The bucket can tilt over and

cause accidents if in an unstable position. Therefore:

1) Only change the bucket if

no other persons are in the area.

2) Lower the bucket on an even

ground and make sure that it will not tilt when touched.

FUSES

 Replacing Fuses

1. Remove the cover of the fuse box.

2. Replace the burnt out fuse with a fuse having the same capacity.

 Fuse Capacities and Circuits

(1) Fuse box

 Slow Blow Fuse

Slow blow fuse is provided to protect the electrical circuits. If the fusible link is blown, check the electrical circuits for trouble and then replace with a new compatible slow blow fuse.

(1) Slow blow fuse

Capacity of the slow blow fuse : 50 A (2 pieces)

Auxiliary Electric



Max power is less than 110 W including the equipped light 55 W.

No.

(10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16)

Capacity (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) 5A AUXILIARY (+B) (7) (8) (9)

30A

5A 15A 10A HORN

5A ECU (+B)

5A STARTER

5A 10A

5A 10A 15A 15A 15A

HORN SW ENGINE STOP METER (+B) WORK LAMP

RELAY ECU (AC) FUEL PUMP LEVER LOCK ALTERNATOR P. SOURCE/BEACON AUXILIARY 2 AUXILIARY 1

Circuit

(1) Auxiliary electric A

TROUBLESHOOTING

If the excavator does not show the desired performance, or when trouble arises, refer to the table below and undertake appropriate measures.

Trouble Cause

Fuel is too viscous

Air or water in the fuel

Starting difficulties

Insufficient engine power

Engine suddenly stops

Abnormal exhaust gas colour

Engine

Water temperature in red zone (Overheating)

system

Oil viscosity is too high the engine runs sluggishly in winter

Battery is almost dead; insufficient compression

Low fuel level

Clogged air cleaner

Low fuel level

Poor fuel

Too much engine oil

Defective seal of the water pump

Worn or torn fan belt

Thermostat is defect * Replace

Coolant level too low

Radiator grill or fins are clogged

Coolant is contaminated with rust from the cylinder head or crank case

Defective radiator cap (Evaporation)

Corroded coolant pipes

Continuous operation under full load

Cylinder head gasket is damaged (Coolant loss)

Engine oil level too low

Maladjustment of fuel injection

Use of poor fuel

* Check fuel tank and filter * Remove impurities and water * If necessary, replace filter

* Remove water from the fuel tank * Check fuel pipe joint bolts and nuts for

looseness

* Purging of the fuel system (for fuel filter and

injection pump, see "PURGING OF THE FUEL SYSTEM" in "OTHER ADJUSTMENTS AND REPLACEMENTS".)

* Pour hot water over the radiator * Use oils of different viscosities depending on

the ambient temprature. (Use SAE10W, SAE10W-30 or SAE10W-40)

* Recharge battery

* Check fuel and add if necessary

* Clean the air filter element

* Check fuel and add if necessary * Purge the fuel system

* Use high quality fuel

* Drain engine oil to prescribed oil level

* Replace

* Adjust or replace

* Fill to prescribed level

* Clean

* Replace coolant fluid and add anti-rust

* Replace

* Clean

* Reduce load

* Replace

* Fill to prescribed level

* Readjust ignition timing

* Use prescribed fuel

Countermeasure

Trouble Cause Countermeasure

Boom, arm, bucket, drive, swing and dozer power is too low

Hydraulic

System

Non-function of swing motor

Deviation of drive direction

Drive

System

Hydraulic oil level too low

Leakages of hoses and / or joints

Swing lock pin is in lock position

Blocked through stones * Remove

Track too loose or too tight * Adjust accordingly

* Add oil

* Replace hose or joint

* Remove swing lock pin in unlock

position

KUBOTA I.C.S. NAVIGATION LIST OF ERROR CODE

If an error occurs with the machine, one of the following error codes appears in the LCD display. In case of a trouble, immediately contact your local dealer for inspection and repair.

LCD display LED Problem / Error Solution #1 Solution #2

The Controller Area

CAN system error

6-----

7-----

8-----

Feed fuel

Periodic check soon

(notice)

Periodic check passed

(warning)

Warning temperature

rising

Network (CAN) has developed a fault. Measured values may be incorrect and switches may not function.

This message appears when the fuel level is low and prompts the operator to refuel.

This message appears 10 hours before the periodic check interval. This message means that the regular service is due shortly.

This message means that the regular service is due.

The temperature of the coolant is higher than normal.

The machine can be started and driven. Do not perform any work with the machine.

Operate the machine as usual.

The machine can be operated but service must be carried out urgently.

Operate the machine only with reduced loads until the temperature is normal again.

Inform your KUBOTA dealer immediately.

Refuel the excavator.

Ask your KUBOTA dealer about the relevant parts. Run the maintenance procedure.

LED Display LED Problem / Error Solution #1 Solution #2

Clock setting request

10-----

Raise the control lever

lock

(yellow)

Power was interrupted and the clock now has to be set again.

This message indicates a step in a procedure.

In order to set the clock, press the user setting switch.

Raise the lock lever (unload lever); the indicator goes out.

Pull out the key

Lower the control lever

Oil pressure too low

Overheat

lock

(yellow)

(red)

The key must be pulled out.

This message indicates a step in a procedure.

The engine oil pressure is too low.

The machine is overheated and must cool off by idling.

Pull out the key. -

Lower the lock lever (unload lever); the indicator goes out.

Stop the engine immediately. The engine may have developed a fault.

Allow the machine to cool off by idling. Do not switch the engine off as the coolant could then boil over.

Inform your KUBOTA dealer immediately.

Clean the radiator and check the coolant. Reﬁ ll the radiator with coolant by its boiled-over amount. Unclog the radiator and other components before use again. Check also the hydraulic system for oil leak and other troubles. If an oil leak is found, immediately contact your local dealer for repair.

Charging system error

(red)

The charging system has developed a fault.

Check the V-belt. When the V-belt is OK, let the engine run until the indicator goes out.

If the indicator does not go out, inform your KUBOTA dealer immediately.

LCD Display LED Problem / Error Solution #1 Solution #2

Fuel sensor error

(red)

Water temperature sensor

error

(red)

19-----

Lever lock system error

(red)

Travel 2 speed system

error

(red)

The fuel sensor has developed a fault; the fuel gauge does not appear in the display.

The coolant temperature sensor has developed a fault; the coolant temperature gauge does not appear in the display.

The electrical system in the lock lever (unload lever) has developed a fault.

The electrical system in the travel speed has developed a fault.

Press the display selector switch to return to the default display.

Press the display selector switch to return to the default display. The functions of the machine are stable but overheating cannot be excluded.

The engine can be started but the machine cannot be set in motion.

The machine can only be set in motion at low speed.

Inform your KUBOTA dealer immediately.

22-----

23-----

24-----

LCD Display LED Problem / Error Solution #1 Solution #2

This is a warning that a higher volt-

Overvoltage

(red)

26-----

External 5-V system error

(red)

External 12-V system error

(red)

Starting the engine

(yellow)

age (from a 24-V battery, for example) is being applied to the electric circuit, or that there is a problem with the alternator.

The 5-V sensor supply line has developed a system fault. The main functions are not available.

The 12-V sensor supply line has developed a system fault. The main functions are not available.

This error code indicates a step in a procedure.

Switch the engine off immediately and check the battery and the alternator. Restart the engine.

The machine can be started and driven. Do not perform any work with the machine.

Start the engine; the indicator goes out.

If the indicator lights up again after restarting, inform your KUBOTA dealer immediately.

Inform your KUBOTA dealer immediately.

Service hour meter



When the hour meter has counted up to the hours circled in the maintenance list below, the message appears. The message shows up as follows.

No. Check points Intervals

4 Drive unit oil change

Engine oil

Hydraulic oil every 1000 hrs

Air filter

element

Hydraulic return filter

Hydraulic breather filter

Hydraulic suction filter

Outer element

Inner element every 1000 hrs

Engine oil filter

element

change

replace

50 100 250 300 500 550 600 750 800 1000

Hour meter indicator

Consequently

every 500 hrs

or every 1 year

every 1000 hrs

every 500 hrs

or every 1 year

every 500 hrs

every 1000 hrs

The message appears. The message shows up as follows.

(The message reappears on the hour meter designated next.)

NOTE:

The maintenance message disappears automatically in about 10 seconds.



When the key is turned from OFF to RUN, the maintenance message reappears and



disappears again automatically in about 10 seconds.

When the key is turned from OFF to RUN repeatedly 10 times, the message disappears.



In case the service hour meter replaced due to any trouble with it, the meter is set to ”0”.



Contact your KUBOTA dealer for details.

OPERATION UNDER COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS

PREPARATION FOR OPERATION IN COLD WEATHER

1. Replace engine oil and hydraulic oil with those of viscosities suitable for cold weather.

2. In cold weather, battery power drops, and the battery ﬂ uid may freeze if the battery is not sufﬁ ciently charged. To prevent the battery ﬂ uid from freezing, be sure to keep the battery charged at least 75% or more of its capacity after operation. To ease next starting, it is recommended to keep the battery stored in closed or heated rooms. If the battery ﬂ uid level is too low, do not add after operation, but add with the engine running before the next operation.

3. Add anti-freeze to coolant in the radiator and reserve tank, if the ambient temperature is expected to drop below 0ºC. Mixing ratio of water and antifreeze depends on the expected ambient temperature.

PROCEDURE AFTER DONE WORK

Clean the excavator thoroughly after work and wipe dry. Otherwise mud and earth on the tracks could freeze if the temperature drops below the 0ºC mark. Operation of the excavator is then not possible. Store the excavator in a dry place; if not possible, store on wooden planks or on mats. If the excavator is kept on damp or muddy ground, the tracks could freeze overnight. Operation of the excavator is then not possible. Furthermore the reduction gear may be damaged. Additionally, the piston rods of the hydraulic cylinders must be rubbed dry. Otherwise severe damage could occur if dirty water seeps through the seals.

 Mixing ratio between water and anti-

freeze

Ambient Temperature °C

Antifreeze %

Water %

IMPORTANT:

 Use permanent anti-freeze or longlife

coolant.

 Drain the coolant completely and clean

inside of the radiator then ﬁ ll with the water and anti-freeze mixture.

 The anti-freeze acts as an anti-corrosive,

it is not necessary to add an additive to the water and anti-freeze mixture.

 See “Coolant check” under “DAILY

CHECKS” in “MAINTENANCE” for radiator ﬁ ll volumes.

–5

–10

–15

–20

–25

–30

–35

LONG STORAGE

CAUTION

 Should the Excavator be Stored for a Longer Period of Time, Observe

1. The whole excavator should be cleaned thoroughly and in all cases stored indoors. If

2. Do an oil change and grease the excavator.

3. Heavily grease the visible sections of the cylinder rods.

4. Remove the battery and store indoors.

5. If it is expected that the temperature will sink below the 0ºC mark, add anti-freeze or drain

To avoid personal injury:

 Do not clean the excavator with the engine running.  To avoid the danger of exhaust fume poisoning, do not operate the engine in a

closed building without proper ventilation.

 When storing, remove the key from the starter switch to avoid unauthorized

persons from operating the excavator and getting injured.

Following Procedures:

the excavator has to be kept outdoors, Iay out wooden planks on even ground, place the excavator on the planks and cover completely.

coolant completely.

IMPORTANT :

 Wash the excavator after stopping the engine. If you wash the excavator while running the engine, splashing water get into the air cleaner

through its intake and cause engine trouble.

Carefully, wash and do not splash water over the air cleaner.

 Observe Following Procedures when the Machine is to be Operated after

Long Storage

1. Wipe off the grease from the hydraulic cylinder rods.

2. Turn on the engine and operate the attachments and the drive mechanisms under no load in order to circulate the hydraulic oil . (If the machine is stored for longer than one month, Do steps (1) and (2) once every month)

Periodic replacement of important component parts

To ensure safety in operation, you are strongly requested to inspect and service the machine at regular intervals. For added safety, ask your KUBOTA dealer to replace the following important component parts. These parts are prone to degradation in material or subject to wear and tear with time. It is difﬁ cult to judge how much they have been affected at regular inspection. It is therefore necessary to replace them with new ones, whether wear is visible or not after a speciﬁ ed time of use. If any of them is found to be worn before the speciﬁ ed use. They must be repaired or replaced the same as other parts. If any of the hose clamps are found deformed or cracked, the hose slamps must also be replaced. For the hydraulic hoses other than the ones to be replaced periodically, inspect them for the following points. If found loose or very worn, tighten and/or replace the hose. When replacing the hydraulic hoses, change their O rings and sealing components with new ones. For replacement of the important parts, contact your KUBOTA dealer.

 At the following periodic inspections, check the fuel hoses and hydraulic hoses as well.

Inspection Interval

Daily Checks

Every month

Every year

Oil leak at fuel and hydraulic hose connections and points

Oil leak at fuel and hydraulic hose connections and points Damages at fuel and hydraulic hose (cracks, chafing)

Oil leak at fuel and hydraulic hose connections and points Interference, deformation, degradation, twist and other damages (cracks, chafing) of fuel and hydraulic hoses

List of important component parts

No.

Fuel hose (Fuel tank-Fuel filter)

Fuel hose (Fuel filter-Fuel pump)

Fuel hose (Fuel pump-Fuel nozzle)

Fuel hose (Fuel nozzle-Fuel tank)

Fuel hose (Fuel tank-Fuel drain)

Hydraulic hose (Main pump suction)

Hydraulic hose (Main pump delivery)

Hydraulic hose (Boom cylinder)

Hydraulic hose (Arm cylinder)

Component parts

Check points

Q'ty

Period

Every 2 years or 4000 hours

Hydraulic hose (Bucket cylinder)

Hydraulic hose (Swing cylinder)

Hydraulic hose (Dozer cylinder)

Hydraulic hose (Service port)

To prevent serious damage to the hydraulic system, use only a KUBOTA genuine hydraulic hose.

RECOMMENDED OILS

IMPORTANT

1. Before delivery, the hydraulic oil used was Shell Tellus S2M46.

2. Use engine oil API service classiﬁ cation CF/CF-4 or better and SAE 10W-30.

3. Use SAE 90 (API, GL-4/GL-5) as drive unit oil for all seasons.

For north american market

NOTE:

 Engine Oil:

 Oil used in the engine should have an American Petroleum Institute (API) service

classiﬁ cation and Proper SAE Engine Oil according to the ambient temperatures.

Above 25°C (77°F)

0°C to 25°C (32°F to 77°F)

Below 0°C (32°F)

SAE30 or SAE 10W-30

SAE 15W-40

SAE20 or SAE 10W-30

SAE 15W-40

SAE10W or SAE 10W-30

SAE 15W-40

 Refer to the following table for the suitable API classiﬁ cation engine oil according to the

engine type (with internal EGR, external EGR or non-EGR) and the fuel.

Fuel used

Ultra Low Sulfur Fuel [<0.0015% (15 ppm)]

Oil class of engines except external EGR Oil class of engines with external EGR

CF, CF-4, CG-4, CH-4 or CI-4

Engine oil classiﬁ cation (API classiﬁ cation)

CF or CI-4 (Class CF-4, CG-4 and CH-4 engine oils cannot be used on EGR type engines)

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 EGR with external EGR

Model U17 ---

 Fuel:

 Cetane number of 45 minimum. Cetane number greater than 50 is preferred, especially for

temperatures below -20°C (-4°F) or elevations above 1500 m (5000 ft).

 Diesel fuels speciﬁ ed 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)

MAIN DIMENSIONS

20.08 (510)

15.2

(385)

39/

24.4

(620)

39.0

(990)

48.8 990/

( ) ( )

1240

39/

48.8 990/

1240

139.0 (3540)

96.1

(2440)

90.9

(2310)

75.2

(1910)

56.7

(1440)

92.1

(2340)

11.0

(280)

7.5

(190)

108.3

(2750)

31.3

(795)

139.6 (3545)

in. (mm)

151.2 (3840)

153.5 (3900)

LIFTING CAPACITY

1. The lifting capacities are based on ISO 10567 and do not exceed 75% of the static tilt load of the machine or 87% of the hydraulic lifting capacity of the machine.

2. The strokes are as follows.

1) The load point corresponds to the front bolt part of the arm.

2) The machine positions are (i) over – front (Blade up), (ii) over – front (Blade down), and

(iii) over – side.

3) The operating cylinder is the boom cylinder.

3. The bucket of the excavator, the hook, the sling and other lifting accessories are taken into consideration for the loads.

Machine conditions: No bucket, all others according to the standard regulations.

WARNING

To avoid personal injury or death:  It is forbidden to lift loads greater than those values mentioned in the lifting

capacity tables.

 The values mentioned in the table are valid only on even, hard grounds. When

lifting on soft ground, the machine 'can tilt over due to the fact that the load is concentrated only on one side of the machine.

 The table values are calculated at the end of the arm without the bucket. In order

to ﬁ nd the allowable loads for machines with bucket, the bucket weight must be subtracted from the values in the table.

WARNING

To avoid personal injury or death:  In this manual, the machine's

lifting capacity is discussed, but it does not mean that it is recommended to use the machine for lifting jobs.

 It is speciﬁ ed in item 3.4 of ISO

10567:1992 that the following devices must be additionally installed if a hydraulic excavator with the rated lift load of over 2,205 lbs (1,000 kg) at its minimum lifting radius or the tilting moment of over 29,504 ft-lbs (40,000 N-m) is used for

lifting loads. (1) Lifting hook (2) Acoustic alarm or warning lamp

for the operator when the rated

load or the corresponding tilting

moment has been exceeded. (3) Boom decending control device

comforming to ISO 8643:1997

U17 ROPS CANOPY RUBBER TRACK

LIFTING CAPACITY OVER-FRONT BLADE DOWN

Unit=1000 lbs.

LIFT POINT HEIGHT (ft)

8 6 4

2 0

-2

-4

LIFT POINT RADIUS (ft)

0.62

1.17

1.50

1.64

1.58

1.40

1.19

0.94

0.67

0.70

0.85

0.96

0.94

0.82

0.63

0.69

0.70

0.67

LIFTING CAPACITY OVER-FRONT BLADE UP

Unit=1000 lbs.

LIFT POINT HEIGHT (ft)

8 6 4

2 0

-2

-4

LIFT POINT RADIUS (ft)

0.62

0.85

0.78

1.53

1.55

0.76

0.77

0.57

0.55

0.52

0.50

0.39

0.38

0.37

LIFTING CAPACITY OVER-SIDE TRACK WIDTH 49.0 in

Unit=1000 lbs.

LIFT POINT HEIGHT (ft)

8 6 4 2 0

-2

-4

WARNING To avoid personal injury or death:

Operate always in standard track width 49.0 in(1240mm), except to pass through



LIFT POINT RADIUS (ft)

0.62

0.78

0.72

1.37

1.38

0.70

0.71

0.54

0.53

0.51

0.49

0.47

0.46

0.47

0.36

0.35

0.34

narrow space.

Do not operate in narrow track width 39.0 in(990mm), it makes risk of the



excavator tipping over.

LIFTING CAPACITY OVER-SIDE TRACK WIDTH 39.0 in ONLY REFERENCE

Unit=1000 lbs.

LIFT POINT HEIGHT (ft)

8 6 4

2 0

-2

-4

LIFT POINT RADIUS (ft)

0.56

0.52

0.46

0.81

0.83

0.44

0.45

0.36

0.34

0.32

0.30

0.29

0.30

0.24

0.23

0.22

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