Note: EU-version is for KE, KUK, and KBM. PP-version is for KTC, KCL, and KTA.
This WSM minor change edition has been compiled to explain the main contents of the
minor change, such as new service port system, new auto-idle system, some hydraulic
system change, engine upgrade for KX161-3S, etc.
As for the service information which are identical to the machines before minor change,
please refer to the correspondent WSM.
WSM Minor ChangeI Sales Engineering Section
I Sales Engineering Section
A. Quick feature chart..............................................................I-2
B. Feature discriptions.............................................................I-4
C. New innovations..................................................................I-6
D. Specifications: Super series (KTC, KCL, KTA-version) ......I-7
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A. Quick feature chart
a. KX91-3S, KX91-3D, KX101-3D, U35S, U35-3S, U35-3D
Basic performance improved (new)
Greater working range of this class
(1) Maximum digging and dumping heights
(2) Maximum digging depth
(1) Digital navigation system
(2) Heater with outside-air inlet
defroster
(standard on cab type)
(3) Cup holder
(standard on cab type)
(4) Optional headlights
(option on cab type)
Maintainability
(1) Hydraulic components collectively located
on the right machine side
(2) Right hood fully opened
(3) Sectional dozer hose, etc.
Better maneuverability
(1) Service port local control (wrist rest type)
(2) Travel bi-speed button (dozer lever)
(3) Independent swing pedal on the left side (hydraulic pilot)
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b. KX121-3S, KX121-3D, KX161-3S, KX161-3D, U45-3S, U45-3D
New immobilizer system introduced
Thumb bracket adopted
(North America)
Travel bi-speed switch
(Dozer lever)
Independent swing pedal
on the right side
(Europe)
Service port knob control
Digital navigation system adopted
Greater engine output (KX161-3S)
Sedimenter separately located
Larger fuel tank capacity
(KX91-3S, KX161-3S)
North America, Australia, Europe
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B. Feature discriptions
(Super series)
Boom operation
Kubota's Hydraulic Matching System allows easy,
simultaneous and smooth operations of the boom,
arm, bucket and house swing. Perfectly matched
speed, power and cylinder timing deliver extraordinary responsiveness, even with the slightest operator movements or in the toughest conditions (The
KX121-3 and KX161-3 feature the Load Sensing
Hydraulic System).
Strongest bucket breakout force in its class
Kubota's Hydraulic Matching system is unmatched for power or
ease of use. Load sensing hydraulics, which automatically regulate
and distribute optimum oil amounts to each cylinder, make it ideal
for your toughest trenching projects or your lightest dozing tasks. In
any situation, you can always rely on the KX-3 Super Series for
complete work efficiency.
Safety
With our Engine Start Lockout System, the engine cranks only
when the safety levers are raised. Our safety Lever Lockout
System helps prevent unexpected excavator and attachment
movement when entering or exiting the unit. An Auto House
Parking Brake automatically locks the house in the position it
was in when the engine was shut off. This means that a swing
lock pin is no longer required, making the excavator more compact during transport and secure when parked on an incline. And
an OSHA certified ROPS/FOPS canopy and cab protects
against rollovers or falling objects.
Wide Working Range
The KX-3 Super Series' powerful and responsive front working
group is perfect for all your digging, lifting and loading jobs.
Plus, with increases and improvements to our bucket
capacities, reach and digging depths, the Super Series exceed
many of the latest construction site requirements.
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Operator comfort
Get total comfort from a spacious operating area that features ultra
quietness, deluxe climate control and a high back suspensionengineered seat with adjustable wrist rests. Well-placed controls
and levers provide an increase in deck space and foot room. A
lowsound-level cab design reduces engine vibration to a minimum.
Our ergonomic seat and wrist supports adjust to your individual
posture. And with T.P.S.S. technology, change quickly between
ISO and SAE operating patterns without tools or leaving your seat,
and with only the flick of a switch. Combined, these advantages
reduce fatigue while helping to maintain your peak performance
(A/C available only on KX121-3 and KX161-3 models).
Easy maintenance
The KX-3 Super Series not only make
daily maintenance a breeze, but also
make more-detailed periodic maintenance hassle-free as well. Wide opening
side and rear covers, as well as centrally
located components, give you quick and
easy access for the servicing of vital
areas like the engine, the fuel/water separator, the radiator, coolant, air filter, control valve and hydraulic tank.
KUBOTA engine
The ultra powerful, incredibly dependable
Kubota diesel engines deliver unmatched
horsepower while minimizing emissions
to meet EPA standards. They produce
quick starts in temperatures as low as 4qF, low sound as well as low vibration.
They even then follow through with superior fuel-efficiency.
Extraordinary stability and lifting capacity
The KX-3 Series is equipped with innovative and superior counter balancing technology for
increased excavator stability. Long tumbler distance, a lower center of gravity and Double Outer
Flanged Lower Track Rollers combine to deliver safe and effective performance when working
over the side, with hydraulic attachments mounted or when lifting a broad range of heavy objects.
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C. New innovations
DIGITAL PANEL
Informative, interactive and functional. Kubota's all-new liquid crystal display (LCD) panel
accurately shows easy-to-understand diagnostics and digital readings. The Kubota Intelligent Control System (KICS) will even alert the operator to when routine maintenance is
due. Plus, when filling-up with fuel, the KICS informs the operator that the tank is nearly full.
The panel reduces excavator downtime and repair fees for a decrease in total operating
costs.
Language selection displayInformation when service time comesLow fuel display
USER-FRIENDLY OPERABILITY
SHORT STROKE
OPERATING LEVER
The new operating levers require less
effort and shorter movement, increasing control, responsiveness and comfort. With only the slightest flick of the
wrist, smooth excavator operation and
reduced operator fatigue are assured.
THUMB BRACKET
The optional hydraulic thumb opens up
opportunities for loading and material
handling tasks. It allows
you to pinch material
between the thumb and
bucket, retracting for
normal excavation.
Installation time is significantly reduced with
the factory installed
2 SPEED SWITCH
The new 2-Speed Travel Switch is
conveniently mounted on the dozer
lever for easier operation and control. It allows increased floor space
as well as advanced user-friendly
travel speed changes.
FUEL-WATER
SEPARATOR
The Water Separator has
been relocated to an easy to
reach position under the
improved Fuel Filter. This
gives the Super Series Models
with enhanced fuel and water
filtration, increased durability
and greater overall excavator
performance.
NEW WRIST RESTS
Set the new, custom adjustable
armrests to your favorite position, or
just move them out of the way.
Either way, they help reduce arm
movement and operator fatigue for
increased job efficiency.
BREAKER SWITCH
The breaker switch lets you manage the hydraulic breaker attachment quickly, easily and without
having to reach for the control.
Repositioned from the floor, simple forefinger activation as well as
convenient thumb operation of the
hydraulic breaker is possible.
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D. Specifications: Super series (KTC, KCL, KTA-version)
1.Main machine specifications
Model KX91-3SU35S / U35-3SKX121-3SKX161-3S
Type of ROPS/FOPS Canopy / Cab Canopy / Cab Canopy / Cab Canopy / Cab
Type of tracks Steel / Rubber Steel / Rubber Steel / Rubber Steel / Rubber
Engine Model Kubota D1503-M Kubota D1503-M Kubota V2203-M Kubota V2403-M
The company reserves the right to change the above specifications without notice. This brochure is for descriptive purpose only.
Please contact your local Kubota dealer for warranty infomation. For your safety, KUBOTA strongly recommends the use of a Rollover Protective structure (ROPS) and seat belt almost all applications.
1 The service port pedal has been replaced by a lever-top knob switch: Feather-touch finger control
realized.
2 The breaker can easily be operated with a button switch.
3 Optimum control feeling adjustments can be made for maneuvering various attachments efficiently.
4 Safe attachment handling is ensured through fool proof control.
Thumb
BreakerAuger
When a thumb (and tilt bucket) attached, the foot pedal has been used to operate. It has not been
easy for fine control in this way. Such operation can now be finely controlled with your hand (thumb)
and you can ensure more space around your feet.
Service port functions have been tremendously upgraded.
Tilt bucket
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b. Outline of control system
1. Aux. port finger operation
Fine control by finger operation
c Proportionality operation of AUX. port.
d Full open output hold Switch at the time of breaker operation.
e Hand operation ON-OFF Switch. (secure safety priority)
2. Control layout
AUX port hand operation
Breaker Lock sw
Option sw
Travel Hi-Low lamp
Option lamp
Travel Hi-Hold sw
Work lamp sw
Display change sw
Anti Theft Antenna
(EU-version only)
Option: KX91-3S,D or above
Accel
Option: KX41-3SV or above
Hand operation ON-OFF sw
AI-sw
Controller
Knob position signalRight proportional control valve output
Input
Breaker mode select signal
signal
Service mode select signal
CPU
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Out-
put
Left proportional control valve output
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3. Service port system components
Meter panel
Main key
ON
Safety lever
lock switch
Knob switch
o start
Breaker switch
Input
Work
switch
lamp
CPU
EEPROM
S/P
switch
Proportional solenoid valve
Output
Main control valve
Panel
selector
switch
Thumb cylinder
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2
Main pump, P
Cylinder rod,
thumb release
Thumb cylinder
Main controle valve,
service port section
Cylinder bottom,
thumb crowd
p
Pilot pump, P
c. Hydraulic circuit diagram
PWM current
PWM current
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d. Knob structure and function
The knob has a built-in IC chip that is different from that for potentiometers.
1)Service mode:Press the center switch of the meter panel to call the service mode.
2)Knob control: Shift the knob to L or R direction to call two way PTO operation.
3)Breaker operation:Press the back button of the knob to call the breaker mode.
1. Structure of knob switch
+5 V
PROPORTIONAL OUTPUT
GND
Horn SW
Breaker SW
ELECTRIC CIRCUIT
4
3
2
1
8
7
6
5
RED
WHITE
BLACK
BLUE
GREEN
YELLOW
GRAY
1
3
2
4
7
6
5
(1)
(2)
(1) Knob switch (2) Horn switch
(3)
(3) Breaker switch
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2. Basic operation of the knob
1) With the key on
When the key is on, the system gets started out of
the service mode OFF-position.
In other words, the knob is not operative. (This is for
safety.)
2) Service mode
Press the center switch of the meter panel, and the
center LED indicator lights up and the system gets in
the service mode. Now the knob is operative. Move
the knob to the left for the thumb to grasp an object.
Move it to the right for the thumb to release it.
3) Breaker mode
The breaker mode is enabled while in the service
mode. Press the breaker switch on the back of the
knob to activate the breaker. The main pump fully
feeds the fluid to the breaker. If the thumb is
attached in place, the main pump feeds the full
amount of fluid from the service port to the thumb
cylinder.
<Breaker switch function>
(1) Push the S/P switch on.
(2) Press the breaker switch.
(3) Breaker starts pounding.
(4) Press the breaker switch again.
(5) Breaker stops.
4) Releasing the breaker
There are three methods to release the breaker operation.
(1) Press the breaker switch again to stop the breaker.
(2) Press the service port switch to off position. (The center LED indication goes off.)
(3) Or, move the knob for over 0.2 second.
(4) Or, lift up the safety lock lever.
(5) Turn the main key to off position.
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3. Flow chart; Service port operation
Key
ON
No
No
Is safety lock lever
down position?
Yes
Service port switch
ON
Service port switch lamp
lights up
Is breaker switch ON?
Yes
Breaker starts.
OFF
No service port operation
Yes
Is knob switch shifted?
Yes
Thumb cylinder
starts moving.
1) Press breaker switch on again?
2) Move the knob switch?
3) Raise the safety lock lever?
4) Main key off?
One of above operations?
Breaker stops
While breaker is working;
Release the knob switch
to neutral.
Thumb cylinder stops.
Yes
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4. S/P switch (service port switch)
<Function chart>
(1)Main key
(2)S/P switch
(3)Service port
function
(4)Safety lock
lever
(5)Warning lamp
buzzer
ON
OFF
Push
Effective
Non-effective
Up
Down
(5 ~ 6 sec.)
Service port switch (S/P sw) in the middle bottom
on the meter panel controls the service port functions, such as thumb switch and breaker switch.
In order to get the service port function, first push
this switch and then control the two switches on
the knob lever.
(1) Service port switch
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5. How the knob switch works
1) Let's suppose that the breaker has been released. To call the breaker mode again, it is necessary to press the back button (breaker switch) of the knob. (This is for safety.)
2) To release the breaker, just move the knob. This is highly convenient.
3) Let's say that you have forcefully moved the lever to operate the other functions, such as boom
up or down or etc. The knob may be momentarily shaken, which may fluctuate the voltage and
unnecessarily release the breaker. To avoid this, the knob must be moved for over 0.2 second
to release the breaker operation. Just for reference, the knob does not tilt for over 0.2 second
under usual lever control conditions.
6. Breaker operation
(1) Main key
(2) Safety lock lever
ON
o start
down
(3) Meter panel controller
ON
(4) Server port switch pushed
(8) Knob switch
ON
(6) Breaker switch
(7) Breaker
(5) Proportional control
solenoid valve
Note: When the safety lock lever is up position, all switches of service port switch, breaker switch and
knob switch don’t function at all. This is also for safety purpose.
Therefore, once the safety lock lever is shifted up while service port operation, breaker or
thumb cylinder stops.
When to start the breaker again, first shift down the safety lock lever, press ON the service port
switch and press the breaker switch. Safety lock switch has the priority for the safety.
Three settings (right and left ends, and neutral) of the knob are kept in the meter controller’s memory. Note that there are fluctuations from knob to knob.
The knob has been factory-set at Hirakata Factory or KBM. When the meter, the knob or the proportional control solenoid valve has been replaced, the knob settings must be manually reprogrammed. If not reprogrammed, the thumb may get activated even in neutral or slowly move even
at the right end.
The meter memory keeps the following data in the EEPROM addresses
u 8 = 8184 then 5 V.
1023
But actual data varies as follows.
Address 45:Left end
Address 46:Neutral
Address 47:Right end
o
o
o
0.4 a 0.8 V
2.4 a 2.8 V
4.40 a 4.80 V
<Knob shift amount and output voltage>
Voltage
4.5 V (Address 47)
2.5 V (Address 46)
0.5 V (Address 45)
Left endRight end
Neutral
Knob shift amount
(Knob shift angle)
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3. Background and meaning of knob initial set-up
1) The output voltages at the neutral, rightmost and leftmost positions of a knob are entered as initial settings. Accordingly, correlation between the knob's right-left shift and the output voltage is
stored in microcomputer memory.
2) The voltage generated by the knob's movement is converted by the microcomputer to a PWM
control current. In this way, ordinary operations can be carried on under proportional control.
3) Also the voltages at the neutral, rightmost and leftmost positions of a new control knob are
entered as initial settings in microcomputer memory. Such data serves to control the output
voltage in proportion to the knob's movement.
4) Suppose that you have replaced a control knob but forgotten to make its initial settings. The
previous knob's data, still in microcomputer memory, may be slightly different from new entries.
This may cause different operating feelings.
5) These settings can be made with the key on. Thanks to the built-in temperature compensation
function, there is no problem with ambient temperatures in making the settings.
FYI (For Your Information)
1. Knob switch and Hall element (IC chip)
The knob switch has a temperature-compensated Hall element incorporated. The Hall element consists of a magnet and a coil as shown below. A kind of sensor, this switch has the tilt angle Éý,
which changes the quantity of magnetism. This quantity is converted to voltage. The input voltage is
set at 5 V maximum. With the knob switch at neutral position, the output is about 2.5 V.
2. Hall effect
Let's suppose, as shown in Fig. 1,
that a current is applied to a rectan-
Magnetic flux B [T]
gular solid and a magnetic field is
added perpendicular to the direction
of current. There will be a voltage
that is perpendicular to the direction
Length
T [m]
Voltage
of current as well as to the direction
of magnetic field. This phenomenon
is called the Hall effect, and the voltage thus generated is called the Hall
voltage.
Current I [A]
This effect was discovered by American physicist Edwin H. Hall in 1879.
The effect has the nature of taking
place very frequently with semicon-
Fig. 1 Hall effect
ductors, but rarely with conductors.
3. Hall element
The Hall effect is discussed above. The Hall element includes semiconductors that produce the Hall
effect. Given that the effect takes place very frequently with semiconductors, but rarely with conductors, semiconductors are used to make the Hall element.
Here are the materials to make the Hall element.
- Silicon (Si)
- Germanium (Ge)
- Gallium arsenide (GaAs)
- Indium arsenide (InAs)
- Indium antimonide (InSb)
V [V]
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f. S/P valve start point setting
1. Performance characteristics profile: Knob shift amount vs Output current
Current
Proportional control valve BProportional control valve A
Right end
Knob
Left end
950 mA
450 mA
Neutral
1) A dead zone is provided to keep the thumb intact in neutral. Some margins are also given to
start the thumb at each end.
2) The right-end, neutral, and left-end settings of the knob are presupposed to be in memory.
3) The profile is flexibly modifiable even for maximum engine rpm and idling speed. When the
engine runs at middle speed, for example, the average is determined from the idling map and
maximum map and finally outputted.
4) Suppose that the thumb starts moving at the current of 500 mA. The knob's operating map must
begin with 450 mA because it is necessary to provide an inching zone and give better feeling.
5) At the 500mA level, however, there could be fluctuations due to the control valve, proportional
control valve, hoses and other factors. The meter keeps the initial map and performs as well,
but the inching zone might be longer or shorter depending on the machine.
6) The starting point setting is made to cope with such problem. In the setting mode, the meter
shows the current gradually higher from 450 mA. When the thumb starts moving, the operator is
supposed to press and release the button twice for releasing and grasping of the thumb. The
meter memorizes the then setting.
Address 48:
Address 49:
o
o
Release R Deviation
Grasp L Deviation
The following correction is made for control.
Current
950 mA
450 + (The value in the address 49)450 + (The value in the address 48)
Left end
Neutral
Proportional control valve BProportional control valve A
Right end
Knob
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7) Service engineers do not notice, but at Hirakata
Factory and KBM, the starting point has been
measured at the service port (red pressure measuring port for North America and Europe) and
fluctuations have been put in the meter memory.
At the manufacturing plants, however, the
machine is not equipped with any thumb attachment. Actually, the starting point is expected to
be measured locally. It would take dealers trouble.
At the manufacturing level, therefore, a pressure
take-out plug is prepared. Although a thumb is
not attached, a current flows to the proportional
control valve and the pressure level changes at a
certain point. This pressure level is detected and
put into memory.
Note: 450 mA and 950 mA are default values
before setting in the factory.
Actual value may differ model by model
(1) Pressure port
and machine by machine after the factory
setting up.
8) Fortunately, the dealers are expected to do just the following in the field
(1)UsuallyJust install the attachment (Thumb) and
connect the service port hoses.
(2)When the meter is replacedMake the knob initial setting
and the starting point setting.
(3)When the knob is replacedMake the knob initial setting.
(4)When the proportional
control valve replaced
Make the starting point setting,
knob initial setting
The above knob initial setting and starting point setting are required. Otherwise the performance may be unstable depending on finish accuracies of
the component parts.
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2. Background and meaning of start-point setting
1) The purpose of this setting is to keep the knob's operating force of starting the attachment
(thumb cylinder) constant whether the engine runs idle or at maximum speed.
2) The proportional control valve's start-point is activated when you have slowly moved the knob
to start the attachment that is connected with the service port circuit.
3) The knob's action point is referred to in some different factors: knob's movement, output voltage, controller's output PWM current, proportional control valve's hydraulic pressure, pilot secondary pressure of service port main control valve, and hydraulic pressure of attachment
(thumb cylinder, for example).
4) The start-point setting works as follows. When a component of the service port system line has
been replaced, the component with its slightly different individual behavior pattern may delicately affect the line's final output. To compensate such deviation, the initial setting (star-point
setting) must be entered in the controller.
5) The following factors are important in affecting the start-point.
(1)Oil temperature
(2)Engine rpm
(3)Proportional control valve
(4)Main control valve, service port section
(5)Service port load fluctuations
6) These factors are therefore considered for the start-point setting.
(1)Oil temperature
(2)Engine rpm
(3)Proportional control valve
(4)Main control valve,
o
50 qC
o
Idling, Maximum
o
At each replacement
o
At each replacement
service port section
(5)Service port load fluctuations
o
Basically it is preferable to make the setting for
each attachment. If it does not feel unusual,
however, it can be up to the user's judgment.
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3. Illustration of the start-point setting
Voltage fluctuation signal
according to the knob's
PWM current
Pilot secondary pressure signal
S/P section
Main hydraulic line
movement
Move the knob, and you will find the point where the thumb cylinder starts moving. Just when the
cylinder gets activated, press the selector switch. Do this for the right and left movements of the
knob.
Does control start when the start-point has been reached?
]
2
Ps [kgf/cm
[mA]
Pilot secondary pressure
when the thumb cylinder
starts moving.
[mA]
Input current when
the thumb cylinder
starts moving.
Knob movement [T]
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4. Concrete behavior at the start-point setting
PWM input
to the solenoid valve
(mA)
Pilot secondary pressure
l
R,
full stroke
Machine B
Standard
Machine A
Ps
Pilot Secondary pressure current
]
difference a
i
T
. As
s
difference b
L,
full stroke
T
:standard knob angle to start S/P
s
T
:Machine A knob angle to start S/P before set-up.
a
T
:Machine B knob angle to start S/P before set-up.
b
i
l
θbθsθ
a
Knob control angle: θ
Set-up target is to start attachment (thumb cylinder) at the constant same knob control angle,
shown in above Fig., machine A starts at
In order to get both machines start at
T
, machine B at Tb.
a
T
, controller outputs the PWM current by adding the difference a
s
or by subtracting the difference bi to machine A and B respectively.
Start point set-up is to test the difference a
, bi and input their data to the controller. So that the control-
i
ler can calculate and output the required amount PWM current to start the attachment at the same
T
knob control angle
.
s
Why set-up at engine Max. rpm?
For safety purpose, start-up point is earlier at engine Max. speed than at idle speed.
i
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5. S/P valve initial set-up flow chart
<Machine’s operation cycle><Operator’s action>
For the right direction, enter the
knob's output voltage with the
engine at maximum rpm.
Controller
PWM current is
outputted.
The proportional control solenoid
valve spool starts shifting.
When the thumb cylinder starts
moving, press the service port
button on the panel.
Enter the start-point output voltage in the controller.
Do the same for the left direction.
Setting complete.
Now the controller's PWM output current has been set so that the thumb
Visually make sure that the cylinder has started moving.
The main control valve
spool starts shifting.
The thumb cylinder starts moving.
cylinder starts moving at a preset
knob position (an input at maximum
rpm). This cylinder behavior occurs
at any engine speed.
Precisely speaking, controller’s output current is the same at a preset
knob position.
Therefore, the solenoid force of the
S/P valve and the secondary pailot
pressure are identical.
So spool shift amount of the main
control value section is the same.
But as the main pump delivery rate
varies and so thumb cylinder’s starting point varies according to the
engine speed to same extent.
Then why do the start-up setting at
max. engine speed?
For safety.
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g. Manual feeling setting
1. Outline of manual feeling setting
Basically, the thumb is supposed to move smoothly by the starting point setting, but one may feel
poor. To ensure good feeling, therefore, this mode is added.
Setup
Service port feeling adjust
Right
Slow-12Fast
n
(This value x 5 mA) is added to the map.
Current
Proportional control valve BProportional control valve A
( Fine adjustment of 450
+ The value of the address 49
+ Fine adjusting value of grasp L )
Right end
Knob
Left end
950 mA
Neutral
The right and left fine adjustment values are put to addresses 62 and 63, respectively, in the memory.
These values will become zero when the starting point setting of a model has been made.
When address 62 is set at "5", the setoff will be 25 mA: when set at "FFFF", the setoff will be -10
mA.
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2. Knob shift amount and output current
Then actually move the knob, and ensure a good current-duty map at the current of 500 mA and
the oil-flowing current.
The proportional control valve, however, is rather unstable in its temperature characteristics (temperature vs. resistance). Such control is still required. (Dark current theory)
1. Turn the starter key to ON
(AC position) while pressing
the display selector switch on
the panel.
Then the machine model
comes on the display.
2. Push the display selector
switch long, then language to
be selected comes on the
display.
KTC and KTA version display
only English. KCL indicates
English or French for selection.
EU version has eleven languages to be selective.
o
Diagnosis
Set up
3. Push the display selector
switch long, then the display
moves to “Diagnosis”.
p
4. Push the display selector
switch short, then the display
moves to “Set up”.
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o
Engine start
o
Set up machine
5. Push the display selector
switch long, then the display
indicates to “Engine start”.
6. Push the display selector
switch long, then the display
moves to “Set up machine”.
Set up overheat
warning
p
Simple mode
p
7. Push the display selector
switch short, then the display
moves to “Set up overheat
warning”.
Skip this menu.
8. Push the switch short, then
the display shows “Simple
mode”.
Skip this also.
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9. Push the display selector
Set up S/P knob
switch short, the display indicates to “Set up S/P knob”.
For the Setting-up of the service port knob initialization,
press the display selector
switch long. This initialization procedure will be illustrated in another pages.
p
10.Push the display selector
Set up S/P valve
switch short, the display indicates “Set up S/P valve”.
p
Set up
S/P feeling adjust
p
Back tier
11.Push the display selector
switch short, the display indicates “Set up S/P feeling
adjust”.
12.Push the display selector
switch short, the display
returns to “Set up machine”.
Push the display selector
switch long, the display
returns to “Set up”.
Note: In one of AI-version machine, the display shows “Set up AI” when the display selector switch
is pressed long at “Engine start”.
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3. Knob initial set-up
p
Set up S/P Knob
p
S/P knob right end
p
S/P knob left end
1. The LCD display shows as
“Set up S/P knob”.
2. Push the display selector
switch short, then the display
shows “Lift up safety lever“.
This is for safety purpose.
3. Lifting up the safety lock
lever moves to the display of
“S/P knob right end”.
4. Push the display selector
switch short, then the display
shows “S/P knob left end”.
p
S/P knob neutral
p
Finish
Key off
5. Push the display selector
switch short, then the display
shows “S/P knob neutral”.
6. Push the display selector
switch short, the display indicates “Finish Key off”.
It means knob initialization
has been completely.
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4. S/P valve initial set-up
1. As instructed in page ***,
Set up S/P valve
p
Down the safety lever
you’re required to reach the
display shows as “Set up S/P
valve”.
Safety precaution!
Engine is running.
2. Shift down the safety lock
lever down to control the service port attachment.
p
S/P actuator middle
p
Engine max
3. Get the S/P actuator to the
middle point of the full stroke
by shifting the S/P knob.
4. Set the engine at the max.
speed.
p
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5. Push the display selector
S/P port moves right
Push selector sw
switch at the moment that the
actuator cylinder starts moving to extend.
Note: In case of thumb cylinder,
“right” indicates the cylinder to extend. “left” indicates to retract.
p
6. After being pushed in the
S/P port moves left
Push selector sw
above, automatically the display moves over “S/P port
moves left”.
Therefore, push the display
selector switch at the
moment that the actuator cylinder starts moving to retract.
Finish
Key off
p
7. Then the display changes to
“Finish Key off”.
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5. S/P operational feeling adjustment
p
Set up
S/P feeling adjust
p
Down the safety
lever
1. As instructed in page ***,
you’re required to reach the
display shows as “Set up S/P
feeling adjust”.
Safety precaution!
Engine is running.
2. Shift down the safety lock
lever down to control the service port attachment.
p
Engine max
p
3. Set the engine at the max.
speed.
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S/P right speed
+ slow 12 fast -
pn
S/P left speed
+ slow 12 fast -
p
4. Slowly slide the S/P knob
switch to right direction and
check the actuator’s starting
points.
If it starts moving too quick,
get it slow by pressing the
work lamp switch, left end
button.
If it starts moving too slow,
get it fast by pressing the
service port switch, middle
button.
Digit number indicates the
feeling level of slow or fast.
Pressing the display selector
switch short, switches the
display to adjust the left or
right speed.
Finish
Key off
After completing the feeling
adjustment, just set the key
off.
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i.Proportional control solenoid valve (S/P valve)
1. Outline
This valve is the combination of electro magnetic solenoid valve and hydraulic reducing valve.
Ordinally solenoid valve is controlled ON-OFF by battery 12 V direct current. But this valve is controlled by the PWM (pulse width modulation) current supplied from the micro computer controller
incorporated in the meter panel.
Valve spool function is basically the reducing valve same as the hydraulic pilot control valve, normally used for the lever control. Difference is as follows.
The hydraulic pilot control valve regulates the pilot pressure, balancing to the operator’s manual
force. This S/P valve is regulated by the PWM current. In either case, this pilot pressure is socalled the secondary pilot pressure to control the spool stroke of the main control valve.
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2. Structure and function
(Hydraulic symbols)
A
P
Solenoid magnetic forceSpring loadPressure applied
F
sol
PA T
F
sp2
Fp = P
A
a
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3. Function theory
Behavior of proportional valve
Balance of proportional valve forces
PA T
P
a
Reducing valve spool
hydraulic pressure force
sp1
Proportional solenoid
magnetic force
Transfer
spring
sp2
Behavior of solenoid proportional valve
Definitions of values
F
: Solenoid magnetic force generated according to current
sol
F
= C1 x I (C1 and I are solenoid's intrinsic constant and current, respectively.)
sol
: Solenoid's spring load
F
sp1
F
: Valve's spring load (constant during pressure control)
sp2
: Pressure applied by setup area difference
F
p
= A x Pa (A and Pa are setup area difference and pressure at port A, respectively.)
F
p
P: Primary pilot pressure from the pilot pump controlled by the unload relief valve
P
: Secondary pilot pressure to control the main control valve spool
a
A
Pressure receiving
area difference
Balance of forces
The balance of forces for the valve spool (see above) is expressed like this.
F
sol
+ F
sp1
= P
When the left term is greater, the spool moves rightward and ports P and A open one after the
other.
When the right term is greater, the spool moves leftward and ports A and P open one after the
other.
The above expression is rearranged as follows.
+ F
F
sol
=
P
a
- F
sp1
F
+ F
sol
a
sp2
sp1
A
A + F
= P
- F
sp2
A
a
sp2
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Spool control performance I-P curve
Pa (MPa)
20
3.0
F
+ F
sol
- F
sol
sp2
15
F
10
Solenoid force (N)
F
+ F
5
sol
= P
00.511.5
Current (A)
sp1
a
sp1
2.0
1.0
Spool opening area
21210
)
10
2
8
6
4
Spool opening area (mm
2
A - TP - A
Spool opening stroke (mm)
Suction prevention
against interference
(Opening area symmetrical
right and left on standard type)
A - T: Actuator to tank
P - A: Pump to actuator
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j.Other controls
1. Model number display
Displayed in the case of AI specifications.
2. Automatic service port identification
With the key on, a current of 250 mA or so is made to flow in the service port proportional control
valve. When feedback is available, the machine is of service port type. If not, the machine has no
service port.
This automatic identification is added because some machines have service port and the others
have not. It should be noted that the map profile is different from model to model and from destination to destination (Europe and North America).
3. Fool-proof control.
When the service port sensor reads below 0.25 V or over 4.75 V for 0.2 second:
Nothing displayed, however, out of the service mode.
4. Idle-up control
The idling speed increases by 150 rpm when the water temperature drops below 30 centi-degrees
(Reason: Even at the same governor position, the engine speed drops about 150 rpm at the temperature of -18 centi-degrees.)
5. Compressor control
When the compressor is on, the idling speed is raised by 150 rpm.
The idea is as follows.
If the compressor is repeatedly turned on and off and kept off for 3 seconds, the idling speed gets
back to its original rpm. In this way, the AI motor can be kept from getting activated many times.
(Reason: If the compressor is on and the alternator barely generates power, the battery, if connected to an external load, may fail to work.)
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k. Troubleshooting
1. Troubleshooting
Following troubleshooting is based on below preconditions.
Therefore: 1. Hydraulic oil quality and quantity are normal.
2. Hydraulic pump P
3. All the functions except service port system are normal.
Fail symptomSuspected causesCheck points
a. Service port attachment does
not work at all. (Thumb's failure to move in both directions;
Breaker's failure to crush;
Auger's failure to turn)
b. Thumb does not work in one
direction at all.
c. Service port attachment
moves slower than specified
in both directions.
d. Service port attachment
moves slower than specified
in one direction.
e. S/P attachment moves at neu-
tral position of knob switch
, P2, P3, P4 are OK.
1
1. Knob switch harness is cut or coupler
is disconnected.
2. S/P valve harness is broken or coupler is disconnected.
3. S/P valve spool is stuck inside.S/P valve spool.
4. Main S/P valve spool is stuck inside.Main control valve S/P section.
5. S/P valve pressure is quite low in both
side.
1. S/P valve solenoid harness is broken
one side.
2. S/P valve spool is stuck inside.S/P valve spool.
3. Main control valve S/P section is
stuck one side.
In order to improve further “Load Sensing Performance”, pump and control valve have been changed
in several parts. Main parts of minor change are as follows.
1. Hydraulic pump: KX121-3SD, 161-3SD, U45-3D
(1) Valve plate opening performance improved
End milling finish to V-shape notch
(2) Piston shoe type change
Multi-pad type to single-pad type
(3) Cylinder block center spring foree upgraded
(4) Swash plate shape change
(5) Swash plate pin shape change
(6) PC regulate spool pin dia. I3.5 o I3.2
Horse power spring change
(7) LS valve compact size
PC orifice I0.6 added
2. Control valve: KX121-3SD, 161-3SD, U45-3D
(1) Damper chamber added in the unload valve (orifice I1.2)
(2) In order to achieve the stable response of PLS signal line;
Outer dia is approx. 20Pm larger in minor change
(4) Compensation spools of arm, bucket and swivel;
orifice machining deleted.
3. Travel motor: KX121-3SD, 161-3SD, U45-3D
(1) Moter swash plate:Light weight type
(2) Hi-Low piston:Shape change
(3) Thrust plate:Shape change
(4) Sun gear:Snap ring removed
(5) Ring nut:Casting iron to steel iron
(6) Reduction gear case drain port size: G 1/4, hex. 6 o G 3/8, hex. 8
4. Role of hose volume (1/4” u350mm)
The hose volume control that is attached on the control valve serves as a sort of damper. At a start
of operation in particular (to start traveling, for example), it is effective in avoiding a sudden surge
pressure and preventing the machine from starting with a jerk. In other words, violent fluctuations
of load pressure can be eased, which improves the operator’s control feeling. Below discussed is a
theoretical explanation of the hose volume control behavior.
At very low temperatures, the throttling effect of the orifice in the system is greatly affected, usually
causing delays in response. Let’s suppose shifting the travel lever forward under low temperatures, for example. Possibly the machine may fail to respond quickly or it may take too much time
to get started. In such cases, preferably remove the hose volume control for better damping effect,
and install the plug attached on previous models. Keep in mind, however, that the higher the oil
temperature rises, the quicker the reaction becomes.
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b. Hydraulic pump: KX161-3s, KX161-3D
1. Pump installation: KX161-3SD, U45-3D
(1) Adapter tightening torque
P port (G3/4)117.6 ~ 127.4N
P
, PLS, CH port (G1/4)24.5 ~ 29.4Nm (2.5 ~ 3.0kgfm)
In this minor change, KX91-3S, U35S and U35-3S shockless valve spool has been deleted from the
travel motor. Still Kubota’s engineering has achieved the improved feeling at start-up and stop. Here
are the explanation in detail how done.
1) At start-up and while traveling
Fig. 1 shows the circuit diagram when the
motor gets started and keeps running. The
hydraulic oil from the pump at start of the
motor is introduced to port P1. The hydraulic oil flows through the check valve L to
keep the motor running. The hydraulic oil at
port P1 passes through the orifice L to act
against the end of the spool. The spool then
moves to the right against the force of
spring R. The return oil from the motor flows
through the variable orifice of the spool and
port P2, and back into the tank. When the
return oil passes via the spool's variable orifice, a back pressure occurs at port M2. If
the counterbalance spool is slow in motion,
therefore, a higher-than-expected pressure
is applied at port M2 and you may feel a jolt
at the start of the machine.
When the motor stops and the control valve
gets back to neutral, the hydraulic oil from
the pump is cut off and the pressures at
ports P1 and P2 become the same as
shown in Fig. 1. Then, the spool is affected
by the force of spring R and comes back
from the state in Fig. 1 to that in Fig. 2. At
this time, the outlet port M2 is gradually
throttled by the variable orifice. On the other
hand, the motor keeps in motion by the inertia force. This produces a brake pressure at
port M2, by which the motor gradually slows
down and comes to a stop. If the pressure
at M2 would rise violently, the motor would
come to a sudden stop and you would feel a
jolt at the stop.
(2)
(1)
(3)
Fig.1 At start-up and while traveling
(1) Pump
(2) Orifice L
(3) Check valve L
(4) Variable orifice part
(5) Counterbalance spool
(6) Spring R
(7) Control valve
(8) Tank
(4)
(8)
(7)
(5)
(6)
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2) Better feeling at start and stop
To improve the start-up feeling, the counter-
balance spool must be activated quickly to
keep the start-up pressure at port M2 low.
To enhance the stop feeling, on the other
hand, the brake pressure at port M2 should
rise smoothly. In other words, it is important
how well the pressure at port M2 can be
controlled in starting and stopping the
machine.
(2)
(3)
(1)
(4)
(5)
Fig.2 At motor stop
(1) Pump
(2) Check valve
(3) Counterbalance spool
(4) Control valve
(5) Tank
3) Conventional pressure control method
The pressure at port M2 has been so
far controlled by giving better counter-
Pressure [MPa]
Braking started
balance mechanism response and
mounting a relief valve with shockless
function. As illustrated in Fig. 6, the
M1 port pressure
9.8
shockless relief valve is activated utilizing the difference between the pressure receiving area (S1) and spring
chamber area (S2). While the free
M2 port pressure
9.8
piston provided around the relief
housing is moving, the M2 port pressure is held at low level. When the
0
First speed
Second speed
free piston has completely moved, the
relief valve gets activated at a specified pressure. The M2 port pressure is
thus raised in two stages, which
eases possible violent jolts.
Fig. 3 Brake pressure waveform
(with shockless relief valve)
Shockless relief activated
Fig. 7 shows the brake pressure waveform of the travel motor with shockless relief valve. As
clear in this figure, the M2 port pressure is different at a first-speed stop and a second-speed
stop. If the stop feeling is adjusted in matching the shockless action pressure with the M2 port
pressure for second-speed stop, the feeling will not be just right at the M2 port pressure for firstspeed stop. If adjusted for the first-speed stop, to the contrary, the second-speed stop feels
unsmooth. In the existing construction, it is difficult to have both the first-speed and the secondspeed stop feelings equally good.
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4) Improvement of the counterbalance spool performance
The characteristics and responsiveness of
the counterbalance spool's variable orifice
are adjustable to better control the M2 port
pressure. At the start, the spool's spring
force gets weak for the counterbalance
spool to switch over at low pressure. This
makes for smooth start-up. At the stop, the
variable orifice's characteristic settings and
the counterbalance spool's return time are
adjusted to produce the M2 port pressure
smoothly.
The variable orifice characteristics refer to
changes in the counterbalance spool orifice's opening area. As the spool moves, the
opening area changes, which produces a
Orifice's opening area
pressure corresponding to the opening
area. The counterbalance spool's return
time is determined by the spring force and
the orifice opening. The stronger the spring
force and the larger the orifice opening, the
stroke
quicker the counterbalance spool returns. A
weaker spring force and a smaller orifice
Fig. 4 Spool stroke and opening
opening, contrarily, bring back the spool
slowly. As discussed above, the counterbalance spool's orifice characteristics and
return time are preset, and the actual
machine will be matching-tested to achieve
better feeling.
In case of KX91-3, two orifices are incorporated in the pilot line and counterbalance spool has
several holes for the variable orifice function as shown in Fig. 5.
With this variable orifice, spool stroke and opening area of the counterbalance spool is as
shown in Fig. 4.
As above figures indicate that the previous type shows high peak pressure. New type figures
show comparatively low peak pressure and regulated.
A time to stop is longer by approx. 0.1 second.
In this way, traveling shock amount while ordinally working condition is almost equivalent or a
little better than the previous type.
Pressure (kgf/cm
20.00
0.00
0.000.100.200.300.400.50
Time (sec)
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