Kubota B26TL Page 8 Operator'S Manual Download

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CONTENTS

Checking Head Light, Hazard Light etc. ......................................................................... 59
Checking Seat Belt, ROPS and FOPS ........................................................................... 60
Checking and Cleaning of Electrical Wiring and Battery Cables .................................... 60
Checking Movable Parts................................................................................................. 60

EVERY 50 HOURS ................................................................................................ 60

Lubricating Grease Fittings............................................................................................. 60
Checking Engine Start System ....................................................................................... 61
Checking Wheel Bolt Torque .......................................................................................... 62
Checking Main Frame Bolt Torque ................................................................................. 62

EVERY 100 HOURS .............................................................................................. 63

EVERY 200 HOURS .............................................................................................. 67

EVERY 400 HOURS .............................................................................................. 70

Changing Transmission Fluid / Replacing Hydraulic Oil Filter........................................ 70
Replacing Fuel Filter Element......................................................................................... 71
Changing Front Axle Case Oil ........................................................................................ 71
Adjusting Front Axle Pivot [4WD].................................................................................... 72

EVERY 800 HOURS .............................................................................................. 72

Adjusting Engine Valve Clearance ................................................................................. 72

EVERY 1500 HOURS ............................................................................................ 72

Checking Fuel Injection Nozzle Injection Pressure......................................................... 72

EVERY 3000 HOURS ............................................................................................ 72

Checking Injection Pump ................................................................................................ 72

EVERY 1 YEAR ..................................................................................................... 72

Replacing Air Cleaner Primary Element and Secondary Element.................................. 72

EVERY 2 YEARS................................................................................................... 72

SERVICE AS REQUIRED...................................................................................... 74

MAINTENANCE OF THE LOADER........................................................................... 76

Summary of Contents for B26TL

Page 1: ...NES INC 232 Quirino Hi㷅hway Baesa Quezon City 1106 Philippines Telephone 63 2 422 3500 Taiwan SHIN TAIWAN AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY CO LTD 16 Fen㷅pin㷅 2nd Rd Taliao Shian㷅 Kaohsiun㷅 83107 Taiwan R O C Telephone 886 7 702 2333 Indonesia PT KUBOTA MACHINERY INDONESIA Tower A at Ei㷅htyEi㷅ht Kasablanka Lantai 16 Jalan Raya Casablanka Kav 88 Jakarta 12870 Indonesia Telephone 62 21 29568 720 Thailand SIAM ...

Page 2: ...tructures Revolutions Per Minute Revolutions Per Second Society of Automotive Engineers USA Slow Moving Vehicle ABBREVIATION LIST California Proposition 65 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 WARNING IMPORTANT The engine in this machine i...

Page 3: ...ine Run Starter Control Engine Shut Off Control Power Take Off Clutch Control Off Position Power Take Off Clutch Control On Position Differential Lock Position Control Raised Position Position Control Lowered Position Draft Control Shallow Position Draft Control Deep Position 3 Point Lowering Speed Control Remote Cylinder Retract Remote Cylinder Extend Steering Wheel Tilt Control Hazard Warning Li...

Page 4: ...m It will give you long satisfactory service To obtain the best use of your tractor please read this manual carefully It will help you become familiar with the operation of the tractor and contains many helpful hints about tractor maintenance It is KUBOTA s policy to utilize as quickly as possible every advance in our research The immediate use of new techniques in the manufacture of products may ...

Page 5: ...OADER 12 PRE OPERATION CHECKS 12 REAR BALLAST 12 Liquid Ballast in Rear Tires 12 OPERATING THE ENGINE 13 STARTING THE ENGINE 13 Block Heater Option 15 STOPPING THE ENGINE 15 WARMING UP 15 Warm up Transmission Oil at Low Temperature Range 16 JUMP STARTING 16 OPERATING THE TRACTOR 17 OPERATING NEW TRACTOR 17 Do not Operate the Tractor at Full Speed for the First 50 Hours 17 Changing Lubricating Oil ...

Page 6: ...NG THE SEAT 27 OPERATING THE LOADER 28 CONTROL LEVER 28 OPERATING THE LOADER 28 FILLING THE BUCKET 28 LIFTING THE LOAD 29 CARRYING THE LOAD 29 DUMPING THE BUCKET 30 LOWERING THE BUCKET 30 OPERATING WITH FLOAT CONTROL 30 LOADING FROM A BANK 30 PEELING AND SCRAPING 31 LOADING LOW TRUCKS OR SPREADERS FROM A PILE 32 BACKFILLING 32 HANDLING LARGE HEAVY OBJECTS 33 VALVE LOCK 33 Standard valve 33 BUCKET ...

Page 7: ... Switch 45 Remote Control Coupler Connecting and Disconnecting 46 Hydraulic Control Unit Use Reference Chart 47 TIRES WHEELS AND BALLAST 48 TIRES 48 Inflation Pressure 48 Dual Tires 48 WHEEL ADJUSTMENT 48 Front Wheels 48 Rear Wheels 48 Treads 49 BALLAST 50 Front Ballast 50 Rear Ballast 50 MAINTENANCE OF THE TRACTOR 51 SERVICE INTERVALS 51 LUBRICANTS FUEL AND COOLANT 53 PERIODIC SERVICE OF THE TRAC...

Page 8: ...mp 68 Checking Intake Air Line 68 Adjusting Toe in 69 Checking Power Steering Line 69 EVERY 400 HOURS 70 Changing Transmission Fluid Replacing Hydraulic Oil Filter 70 Replacing Fuel Filter Element 71 Changing Front Axle Case Oil 71 Adjusting Front Axle Pivot 4WD 72 EVERY 800 HOURS 72 Adjusting Engine Valve Clearance 72 EVERY 1500 HOURS 72 Checking Fuel Injection Nozzle Injection Pressure 72 EVERY ...

Page 9: ...F SPILL GUARD LINK 77 TIRE INFLATION 77 Inflation pressure 77 GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATION 78 STORAGE OF THE TRACTOR 79 TRACTOR STORAGE 79 REMOVING THE TRACTOR FROM STORAGE 79 TROUBLESHOOTING 80 ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING 80 OPTIONS 81 APPENDICES 82 INDEX 82 ...

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Page 11: ...he influence of alcohol medication controlled substances or while fatigued 7 Carefully check the vicinity before operating tractor or any implement attached to it Check for overhead clearance which may interfere with a ROPS Do not allow any bystanders around or near tractor during operation 8 Before allowing other people to use your tractor explain how to operate and have them read this manual bef...

Page 12: ...wbar Never hitch to axle housing or any other point except drawbar such arrangements will increase the risk of serious personal injury or death due to a tractor upset 2 Keep all shields and guards in place Replace any that are missing or damaged 3 Avoid sudden starts To avoid upsets slow down when turning on uneven ground and before stopping 4 The tractor cannot turn with the differential locked a...

Page 13: ... gears to neutral could cause loss of control 5 Special attention should be made to the weight and location of implements and loads as such will affect the stability of the tractor C Driving the tractor on the road 1 Lock the 2 brake pedals together to help assure straight line stops Uneven braking at road speeds could cause the tractor to tip over 2 Check the front wheel engagement The braking ch...

Page 14: ...tractor 3 When transporting on the road set the implement lowering speed knob in the LOCK position to hold the implement in the raised position Before servicing the tractor park it on a firm flat and level surface set the parking brake lower all implements to the ground place the gear shift lever in neutral stop the engine and remove the key 1 Allow the tractor time to cool off before working on o...

Page 15: ... sure that wheel bolts have been tightened to the specified torque 14 Do not work under any hydraulically supported devices They can settle suddenly leak down or be accidentally lowered If it is necessary to work under tractor or any machine elements for servicing or adjustment securely support them with stands or suitable blocking beforehand 15 Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure has sufficie...

Page 16: ...draulic leaks and broken missing or malfunctioning parts Make necessary repairs before operating 5 Replace damaged or illegible safety labels See following pages for required labels 6 Enter and exit the operator s seat only from left side of the tractor 7 Engage the loader control valve lock to prevent accidental actuation when the implement is not in use or during transport Do not utilize the val...

Page 17: ...lowly and carefully avoiding rough terrain 16 Never lift or pull a load from any point on the loader with a chain rope or cable Doing so could cause a rollover or serious damage to the loader 17 Be extra careful when operating the tractor on a slope always operate up and down never across the slope Do not operate on steep slopes or unstable surfaces 18 Carry loader boom at a low position during tr...

Page 18: ...SAFE OPERATION 8 DANGER WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS OF THE TRACTOR ...

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Page 21: ... 11 SAFE OPERATION DANGER WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS OF THE LOADER ...

Page 22: ...oft cloth 3 Replace damaged or missing danger warning and caution labels with new labels from your local KUBOTA dealer 4 If a component with danger warning and caution label s affixed is replaced with new part make sure new label s is are attached in the same location s as the replaced component 5 Mount new danger warning and caution labels by applying on a clean dry surface and pressing any bubbl...

Page 23: ...see your KUBOTA Dealer For service contact the KUBOTA Dealership from which you purchased your tractor or your local KUBOTA Dealer When in need of parts be prepared to give your dealer the tractor CAB and engine serial numbers Locate the serial numbers now and record them in the space provided Type Serial No Tractor Engine Loader Date of Purchase Name of Dealer To be filled in by purchaser 1 Tract...

Page 24: ...above 10 C 14 F Capacities Fuel tank L U S gals 31 8 1 Engine crankcase with filter L U S qts 3 0 3 2 Engine coolant L U S qts 4 5 4 7 Transmission case with oil tank L U S gals 26 6 9 Dimensions Overall length without 3P mm in 2557 100 7 Overall width min tread mm in 1365 53 7 Overall height with canopy mm in 2273 89 5 Wheel base mm in 1581 62 2 Minimum ground clearance mm in 350 13 8 Tread Front...

Page 25: ...76 PTO Rear PTO SAE 1 3 8 6 splines PTO Engine speed rpm 1 speed 540 2768 Model B26 Tire size Rear 12 4 16 R4 IND 12 4 16 Farm Range gear shift lever km h mph km h mph Forward Low 0 to 4 5 0 to 2 8 0 to 4 8 0 to 3 0 Middle 0 to 8 4 0 to 5 2 0 to 8 9 0 to 5 5 High 0 to 17 8 0 to 11 1 0 to 18 6 0 to 11 5 Reverse Low 0 to 4 0 0 to 2 5 0 to 4 2 0 to 2 6 Middle 0 to 7 4 0 to 4 6 0 to 7 9 0 to 4 9 High ...

Page 26: ...E QUICK ATTACH WIDTH mm in 1524 60 1676 66 DEPTH L mm in 453 17 8 623 24 5 HEIGHT M mm in 584 23 0 584 23 0 LENGTH N mm in 646 25 4 816 32 1 CAPACITY STRUCK m CU FT 0 22 7 8 0 32 11 3 HEAPED m CU FT 0 27 9 5 0 39 13 8 WEIGHT kg lbs 126 278 149 328 LOADER MODEL TL500 TRACTOR MODEL B26 A MAX LIFT HEIGHT TO BUCKET PIVOT PIN mm in 2400 94 5 B MAX LIFT HEIGHT UNDER LEVEL BUCKET mm in 2189 86 2 C CLEARA...

Page 27: ...UCKET PIVOT PIN 1500 mm 59 in HEIGHT kg lbs 723 1594 X LIFT CAPACITY 500 mm 20 in FORWARD 1500 mm 59 in HEIGHT kg lbs 563 1241 Y BREAKOUT FORCE BUCKET PIVOT PIN N lbf 10417 2343 Z BREAKOUT FORCE 500 mm 20 in FORWARD N lbf 7771 1748 VV BUCKET ROLL BACK FORCE AT MAX HEIGHT N lbf 10035 2258 XX BUCKET ROLL BACK FORCE AT 1 5M 59 in N lbf 15190 3417 ZZ BUCKET ROLL BACK FORCE AT GROUND LEVEL N lbf 17645 ...

Page 28: ...6 SPECIFICATIONS OF THE LOADER LOADER TERMINOLOGY 1 Front control valve lever 2 Side frame 3 Boom cylinder 4 Bucket linkage 5 Boom 6 Bucket cylinder 7 Bucket ...

Page 29: ...mproper implements are not covered by the warranty A Implement size may vary depending on soil operating conditions Tread max width with industry tires Lower link end max lifting weight W 0 Front Rear 905 mm 35 6 in 1050 mm 41 3 in 360 kg 800 lbs Actual figures Implement weight W 1 and or size Max Drawbar Load W 2 Trailer loading weight W 3 Max capacity As in the following list Shown on the next p...

Page 30: ...Disc plow Max size mm in 559 22 x 2 Cultivator Max size mm in 1524 60 1 Row Disc harrow Max harrowing width Max weight mm in kg lbs 1676 66 250 550 Sprayer Max tank capacity L U S gals 246 65 Front blade Max cutting width Sub frame mm in 1676 66 Necessary Rear blade Max cutting width Max weight mm in kg lbs 1676 66 250 550 Front loader Max lifting capacity Max width kg lbs mm in 500 1102 1544 61 B...

Page 31: ...es and Hand Controls ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS 1 Coolant temperature gauge 24 2 Turn signal Hazard light indicator 19 3 Tachometer 24 4 Easy Checker TM 23 5 Fuel gauge 24 6 Hourmeter 24 7 Turn signal light switch 19 8 Head light switch 19 9 Hazard light switch 19 10 Horn button if equipped 20 ...

Page 32: ...D CONTENTS 1 Parking brake lever 22 25 2 Speed control pedal 23 3 Steering wheel tilt pedal 19 4 3 Point hitch lowering speed knob 43 5 PTO clutch lever 36 6 Range gear shift lever 21 7 Differential lock pedal 25 8 Suspension adjust knob 18 9 Seat belt 18 10 Front wheel drive lever 22 11 Brake pedal 20 12 Lock lever 33 13 Front control valve lever 28 14 Position control lever 43 15 Hand throttle l...

Page 33: ...nd implement lowered to the ground Check item Walk around inspection Check engine oil level Check transmission oil level Check coolant level Clean grill radiator screen and oil cooler Check air cleaner evacuator valve When used in a dusty place Check brake pedal Check indicators gauges and meter Check lights Check wire harness Check seat belt and ROPS FOPS Check movable parts Refuel See DAILY CHEC...

Page 34: ...nt the water from freezing Use of this method of weighting the wheels has full approval of the tire manufacturers See your tire dealer for this service Liquid weight per tire 75 Percent filled A Do not fill tires with water or solution more than 75 of full capacity to the valve stem level at 12 o clock position A When mounting a heavy rear implement liquid in the tires may not be required A Do not...

Page 35: ...r more than 30 seconds STARTING THE ENGINE 1 To set the parking brake 1 Interlock the brake pedals 2 Depress the brake pedals 3 Latch the brake pedals with the parking brake lever 2 To release the parking brake depress the brake pedals again A It is recommended that the operator practice engaging and disengaging the parking brake on a flat surface without the engine running before operating the tr...

Page 36: ...tion while the engine is running the warning lamp corresponding to that location comes on 4 Place the position control lever in LOWEST position 1 Position control lever A DOWN 5 Set the throttle lever to about 1 2 way 1 Hand throttle lever INCREASE DECREASE 6 Insert the key into the key switch and turn it ON OFF ON PREHEAT START 1 Key switch ...

Page 37: ... your tractor when the ambient temperature is below 15 5 If a lamp is still on immediately stop the engine and determine the cause STOPPING THE ENGINE A If key does not stop the engine consult your local KUBOTA Dealer WARMING UP To avoid personal injury A Be sure to set the parking brake during warm up A Be sure to set all shift levers to the NEUTRAL positions and to place PTO clutch lever in OFF ...

Page 38: ...ractor within easy cable reach THE VEHICLES MUST NOT TOUCH 2 Engage the parking brakes of both vehicles and put the shift levers in neutral Shut both engines off 3 Wear eye protection and rubber gloves 4 Attach the red clamp to the positive red or pos terminal of the dead battery and clamp the other end of the same cable to the positive red or pos terminal of the helper battery 5 Clamp the other c...

Page 39: ... for the First 50 Hours A Do not start quickly nor apply the brakes suddenly A In winter operate the tractor after fully warming up the engine A Do not run the engine at speeds faster than necessary A On rough roads slow down to suitable speeds Do not operate the tractor at fast speed The above precautions are not limited only to new tractors but to all tractors But it should be especially observe...

Page 40: ...ator s seat base has a slope When lifting the lever be careful not to allow the seat to slide down forward C Suspension adjustment knob Turn the suspension adjust knob to achieve the optimum suspension setting BGlove Box BSeat Belt To avoid personal injury A Always use the seat belt while driving tractors when the ROPS is installed A Do not use the seat belt if the tractor is not equipped with ROP...

Page 41: ...ght turn signal is activated in combination with the hazard lights the indicated turning light will flash and the other will stay on C Turn Signal with Hazard Light Switch Off 1 To indicate a right turn without hazard lights hazard switch off turn the turn signal switch clockwise 2 To indicate a left turn without hazard lights turn the turn signal switch counterclockwise 3 When the left or right t...

Page 42: ...ccur as a result of a heavy towed load shifting forward or loss of control A To avoid skidding and loss of steering control when driving on icy wet or loose surfaces make sure the tractor is correctly ballasted operated at reduced speed operated with front wheel drive engaged if equipped A The braking characteristics are different between 2 and 4 wheel drive Be aware of the difference and use care...

Page 43: ...ucing the brake pedal force shift the range gear shift lever A If it is difficult to shift the range gear shift lever into L M or H from neutral position 1 Slightly depress the speed control pedal to rotate the gears inside of transmission 2 Release the speed control pedal to neutral position 3 Shift the range gear shift lever A To avoid damage of transmission stop tractor before shifting between ...

Page 44: ...e A To avoid damage of transmission when front wheel drive lever is not smoothly shifted slightly step forward or rearward on speed control pedal A Tires will wear quickly if front wheel drive is engaged on paved roads C Front wheel drive is effective for the following jobs 1 When greater pulling force is needed such as working in a wet field when pulling a trailer or when working with a front end...

Page 45: ...or has stopped disengage the PTO lower the implement to the ground shift the transmission to neutral and set the parking brake CHECK DURING DRIVING BImmediately Stop the Engine if A The engine suddenly slows down or accelerates A Unusual noises suddenly are heard A Exhaust fumes suddenly become very dark BEasy Checker TM If the indicators in the Easy Checker TM come on during operation immediately...

Page 46: ...dicates the temperature of the coolant C for cold and H for hot 2 If the indicator reaches the H position red zone engine coolant is overheated Check the tractor by referring to TROUBLESHOOTING section BHourmeter Tachometer This meter gives readings for engine speed PTO shaft speed and the hours the tractor has been operated 1 The tachometer indicates the engine speed and the 540 PTO shaft speed l...

Page 47: ...k To avoid personal injury or death due to loss of steering control A Do not operate the tractor at high speed with differential lock engaged A Do not attempt to turn with the differential lock engaged A Be sure to release the differential lock before making a turn in field conditions If one of the rear wheels should slip step on the differential lock pedal Both wheels will turn together then redu...

Page 48: ...operation A Avoid changing gears when climbing or descending a slope A If operating on a slope never disengage shift levers to neutral Doing so could cause loss of control A Do not drive the tractor close to the edges of ditches or banks which may collapse under the weight of the tractor Especially when the ground is loose or wet 1 Slow down for slopes rough ground and sharp turns especially when ...

Page 49: ...eration The seat is automatically locked at the backhoe position 5 For tractor driving position unlock the seat lock lever and turn the seat clockwise A See Operator s Seat in STARTING when using seat in driving position A To prevent damage to the lock lever or to release the seat lock properly do not attempt to pull up the lock lever with extreme force while sitting on the seat First lift yoursel...

Page 50: ...d with the tractor engine speed depending on the application and the operator s level of experience Excessive speeds are dangerous and may cause bucket spillage and unnecessary strain on the tractor and loader When operating in temperatures below 1 30 run the tractor engine below 1200 rpm until the oil temperature exceeds 1 30 The following text and illustrations offer suggested loader and tractor...

Page 51: ... sure the tractor is on level ground If not it may tip over even if the tractor is not moving CARRYING THE LOAD Position the bucket just below the level of the tractor hood for maximum stability and visibility whether the bucket is loaded or empty Use extreme care when operating the loader on a slope Keep the bucket as low as possible This keeps the bucket and tractor center of gravity low and wil...

Page 52: ...erted on the bucket it will wear faster than normal The float position will also avoid mixing of surface material with stockpile material The float position will reduce the chance of surface gouging while removing snow or other material or when working with a blade LOADING FROM A BANK Choose a forward gear that provides a safe ground speed and power for loading To avoid serious personal injury A B...

Page 53: ... bucket down angle travel forward and hold the lift control forward to start the cut Make a short cut and break out cleanly With the bucket level start a cut at the notch approximately 2 in deep Hold the depth by feathering the bucket control to adjust the cutting edge up or down When the front tires enter the notch adjust the boom cylinder to maintain proper depth Make additional passes until the...

Page 54: ...roach the pile with the bucket flat Poor operating methods will move less dirt and make it more difficult to hold a level grade A Do not use the bucket in the dumped position for bulldozing As shown above this method will impose severe shock loads on the dump linkage the bucket cylinders and the tractor Leave dirt in the bucket because dumping on each pass wastes time Operate at right angles to th...

Page 55: ...ng slowly and carefully E Avoiding rough terrain F Keeping transport distance as short as possible and carry the load as low as possible during transport VALVE LOCK To avoid injury from crushing A Do not utilize the valve lock for machine maintenance or repair A The valve lock is to prevent accidental actuation when implement is not in use or during transport The control valve is equipped with a v...

Page 56: ...up to ensure that the latching pins are fully retracted 2 Position the tractor squarely in front of the attachment and tilt the quick attach coupler forward with the bucket cylinders 3 Ease the quick attach coupler mounting plate into the saddle of the attachment 4 Roll the quick attach coupler back using the bucket cylinders and raise the boom slightly The back of the attachment should rest again...

Page 57: ...injury or death 8 You are now ready to use the attached attachment All compatible attachments attach and detach using the same method To avoid serious injury or machine damage A Never operate or transport attachments which are not attached completely A Always replace damaged hardware immediately DETACHING ATTACHMENTS 1 Detaching attachments is done in the reverse of attaching attachments The proce...

Page 58: ...osition A When you stand up from the seat with the PTO clutch lever at ON position the engine will stop regardless of the position of the PTO select lever This is because the tractor is equipped with Operator Presence Control system OPC BStationary PTO To park the tractor and use the PTO system for chipper or pump for example start the PTO system in the following steps 1 Apply the parking brakes a...

Page 59: ...PTO shaft cap when the PTO is not in use Before connecting or disconnecting a drive shaft to PTO shaft be sure engine is OFF and raise up the PTO shaft cover Afterward be sure to return the PTO shaft cover to the NORMAL POSITION 1 PTO shaft cover 2 PTO shaft cap A NORMAL POSITION B RAISED POSITION ...

Page 60: ...38 3 POINT HITCH DRAWBAR 3 POINT HITCH DRAWBAR A The 3 point hitch 1 to 5 and drawbar 6 are option 1 Top link 2 Lifting rod Left 3 Check chains 4 Lower link 5 Lifting rod Right 6 Drawbar ...

Page 61: ...ting force A Attach the lower links as shown above BSelecting the Top Link Mounting Holes Select the proper set of holes by referring to the Hydraulic Control Unit Use Reference Chart in HYDRAULIC UNIT section BDrawbar option Remove the drawbar if close mounted implement is being attached 1 Make preparations for attaching implement 1 Lower link 2 Check chains 3 Lynch pin 4 Clevis pin 5 Snap pin 1 ...

Page 62: ... Rod Right Level a 3 point mounted implement from side to side by turning the adjusting turnbuckle to shorten or lengthen the adjustable lifting rod with the implement on the ground After adjustment tighten the lock nut securely BTop Link 1 Adjust the angle of the implement to the desired position by shortening or lengthening the top link 2 The proper length of the top link varies according to the...

Page 63: ... in drawbar is recommended The acceptable drawbar load is provided in the IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS section STORING THE 3 POINT HITCH When installing the backhoe remove the 3 point hitch and store it in the location indicated below C Right Side C Left Side 1 Rear PTO shaft 2 Drawbar 3 Drawbar pin Holes A B 1 Lower link 2 Check chain 3 Lynch pin 4 Lifting rod right 5 Snap ring 6 Snap pin 7 Clevis pin 1...

Page 64: ...3 POINT HITCH DRAWBAR 42 C Top Link Pin C Lower Link Pin 1 Top link pin 2 Lynch pin 1 Lynch pin 2 Collar 3 Lower link pin ...

Page 65: ...on is attempted when the engine is still cold the hydraulic system may be damaged A If noises are heard when implement is lifting after the hydraulic control lever has been activated the hydraulic mechanism is not adjusted properly Unless corrected the unit will be damaged Contact your KUBOTA Dealer for adjustment B3 point Hitch Lowering Speed To avoid personal injury A Fast lowering speed may cau...

Page 66: ...e hose straight from the hydraulic coupler to release it 4 Clean oil and dust from the coupler then replace the dust plugs A Your local KUBOTA Dealer can supply parts to adapt couplers to hydraulic hoses BRemote Control Valve Lever Move the lever up or down and hold This will raise or lower the implement Lever will return to neutral when released A Do not hold the lever in the pull or push positio...

Page 67: ...itch 1 When pressing the A button hydraulic oil will come out of Port A and return through Port B as long as the switch is pressed 2 When pressing the B button hydraulic oil will come out of Port B and return through Port A as long as the switch is pressed 3 Push the front hydraulic valve main switch again to disengage the front hydraulic valve and the light of the front hydraulic valve main switc...

Page 68: ...raulic valve main switch OFF 5 Turn the key switch to the OFF position C Connecting 1 Clean both couplers 2 Remove dust plugs 3 Insert the implement coupler to the tractor hydraulic coupler 4 Pull the implement coupler slightly to make sure couplers are firmly connected C Disconnecting 1 Lower the implement first to the ground to release hydraulic pressure in the hoses 2 Clean the couplers 3 Relie...

Page 69: ... Medium soil Heavy soil 1 is standard 2 is used only when there is some obstacle that prevents you from using the standard Position control YES NO Loose Adjust the check chains so that the implement can move 5 to 6 cm 2 0 to 2 4 in laterally Check chains should be tight enough to prevent excessive implement movement when implement is in raised position Disc plow Harrower spike springtooth disc typ...

Page 70: ...n working on slopes or when working with trailer set the wheel tread as wide as practical for maximum stability A Support tractor securely on stands before removing a wheel A Do not work under any hydraulically supported devices They can settle suddenly leak down or be accidentally lowered If necessary to work under tractor or any machine elements for servicing or adjustment securely support them ...

Page 71: ...49 TIRES WHEELS AND BALLAST BTreads Front 23x8 50 14 Ind 24x8 50 14 Turf Rear 12 4 16 Ind 13 6 16 Turf 12 4 16 Farm ...

Page 72: ...e BT820 backhoe is installed to the tractor rear ballast should be removed C Liquid Ballast in Rear Tires Water and calcium chloride solution provides a safe economical ballast Used properly it will not damage tires tubes or rims The addition of calcium chloride is recommended to prevent the water from freezing Use of this method of weighting the wheels has the full approval of the tire companies ...

Page 73: ... 1 year 72 2 Air cleaner element Double element type Secondary element Replace every 1 year 72 6 Fuel filter element Clean every 100 Hr 63 Replace every 400 Hr 71 7 Fan belt Adjust every 100 Hr 64 8 Fuel line Check every 100 Hr 64 Replace every 2 year 74 3 9 Brake Adjust every 100 Hr 65 10 Battery condition Check every 100 Hr 65 5 11 Spark arrester Clean every 100 Hr 66 12 Engine oil Change every ...

Page 74: ...ording to the above instruction Please see the Warranty Statement in detail 17 Toe in Adjust every 200 Hr 69 18 Power steering oil line Check every 200 Hr 69 Replace every 2 year 74 19 Transmission fluid Change every 400 Hr 70 20 Hydraulic oil filter Replace every 400 Hr 70 21 Front axle case oil Change every 400 Hr 71 22 Front axle pivot Adjust every 400 Hr 72 23 Engine valve clearance Adjust eve...

Page 75: ...t water with anti freeze 3 Engine crankcase 3 0 L 3 2 U S qts Engine oil API Service Classification CF or better Above 25 77 SAE30 SAE10W 30 or 15W 40 10 to 25 14 to 77 SAE20 SAE10W 30 or 15W 40 Below 10 14 SAE10W 30 4 Transmission case with oil tank 26 L 6 9 U S gals KUBOTA SUPER UDT 2 fluid 5 Front axle case 4 7 L 5 0 U S qts KUBOTA SUPER UDT 2 fluid or SAE80 SAE90 gear oil 6 Greasing No of grea...

Page 76: ...fluid Super UDT 2 is a proprietary KUBOTA formulation that delivers superior performance and protection in all operating conditions Regular UDT is also permitted for use in this machine A Indicated capacities of water and oil are manufacturer s estimate For North American market A Refer to the following table for the suitable API classification engine oil according to the engine type with internal...

Page 77: ...e service SAE J313 JUN87 C Transmission Oil KUBOTA Super UDT 2 For an enhanced ownership experience we highly recommend Super UDT 2 to be used instead of standard hydraulic transmission fluid Super UDT 2 is a proprietary KUBOTA formulation that deliveries superior performance and protection in all operating conditions Regular UDT is also permitted for use in this machine A Indicated capacities of ...

Page 78: ...jury or death from contact with moving parts A Never open the hood while the engine is running A Do not touch muffler or exhaust pipes while they are hot Severe burns could result A Support hood with other hand while unlocking support link BHood To open the hood pull the lever to release the latch and open the hood A To close the hood hold the hood and release the support link BSide Cover To remov...

Page 79: ...r death A Do not smoke while refueling A Be sure to stop the engine before refueling 1 Turn the key switch to ON check the amount of fuel by fuel gauge 2 Fill fuel tank when fuel gauge shows 1 4 or less fuel in tank 3 Use grade No 2 Diesel fuel at temperatures above 10 14 Use grade No 1 Diesel fuel at temperatures below 10 14 A Do not permit dirt or trash to get into the fuel system A Be careful n...

Page 80: ...evious one remove all of the old oil Never mix two different types of oil A If oil level is low do not run engine BChecking Transmission Fluid Level 1 Park the machine on a flat surface lower the implement and shut off engine 2 To check the oil level draw out the dipstick wipe it clean replace it and draw it out again Check to see that the oil level lies between the two notches If the level is too...

Page 81: ...eze to fill the recovery tank A If water should leak consult your local KUBOTA Dealer BCleaning Grill Radiator Screen and Oil Cooler To avoid personal injury or death A Be sure to stop the engine before removing the screen 1 Check front grill and side screens to be sure they are clean of debris 2 Detach the screen and remove all foreign materials A Grill and screen must be clean from debris to pre...

Page 82: ...E STARTING WORK To avoid premature electrical malfunctions DO NOT APPLY high pressure water directly to battery wiring connectors electrical components or instrument panel Inspect the following Regularly 1 Check wiring for chafed or cracked insulation 2 Check wiring harness clamps Replace if necessary 3 Check connectors and terminals for looseness contamination or overheated discolored connections...

Page 83: ...START position 3 The engine must not crank 4 If it cranks consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service C Test Switch for the PTO clutch lever 1 Place the speed control pedal in NEUTRAL position 2 Shift the PTO clutch lever to ON position 3 Turn the key to START position 4 The engine must not crank 5 If it cranks consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service C Test Switches for the operato...

Page 84: ... time bolts and nuts are loosened retighten to specified torque A Check all bolts and nuts frequently and keep them tight Check main frame bolts and nuts regularly especially when new If they are loose tighten them as follows 1 Range gear shift lever L M H 2 PTO clutch lever 3 Speed control pedal 1 Nut 77 to 90 N m 7 9 to 9 2 kgf m 57 to 67 ft lbs 2 Bolt 196 to 225 N m 20 to 23 kgf m 145 to 166 ft...

Page 85: ...perly fitted evacuator valve will not function and dust will adhere to the element A Do not touch the secondary element except in cases where replacing is required See Replacing Air Cleaner Primary Element and Secondary Element in EVERY 1 YEAR in PERIODIC SERVICE OF THE TRACTOR section C Evacuator Valve Open the evacuator valve once a week under ordinary conditions or daily when used in a dusty pl...

Page 86: ...een the alternator and the engine block pull the alternator out until the deflection of the belt falls within acceptable limits 4 Replace fan belt if it is damaged BChecking Fuel Line 1 Check to see that all lines and hose clamps are tight and not damaged 2 If hoses and clamps are found worn or damaged replace or repair them at once A If the fuel line is removed be sure to properly bleed the fuel ...

Page 87: ...y s service life or cause an explosion Check the fluid level regularly and add distilled water as required so that the fluid level is between the UPPER and LOWER levels To avoid personal injury or death A Never remove the vent caps while the engine is running A Keep electrolyte away from eyes hands and clothes If you are spattered with it wash it away completely with water immediately and get medi...

Page 88: ... a long period remove the battery from tractor adjust the electrolyte to the proper level and store in a dry place out of direct sunlight 2 The battery self discharges while it is stored Recharge it once every 3 months in hot seasons and once every 6 months in cold seasons BCleaning Spark Arrester To avoid personal injury A After operating the engine do not touch the muffler exhaust pipe or spark ...

Page 89: ...rsonal injury or death A Be sure to stop the engine before changing the oil filter cartridge A Allow engine to cool down sufficiently oil can be hot and can burn 1 Remove the oil filter 2 Put a film of clean engine oil on the rubber seal of the new filter 3 Tighten the filter quickly until it contacts the mounting surface Tighten filter by hand an additional 1 2 turn only 4 After the new filter ha...

Page 90: ... hoses are swollen hardened or cracked C Precaution at Overheating Take the following actions in the event the coolant temperature is nearly or more than the boiling point what is called Overheating 1 Park the tractor in a safe place and keep the engine unloaded idling 2 Don t stop the engine suddenly but stop it after about 5 minutes of unloaded idling 3 Keep yourself well away from the machine f...

Page 91: ...o 10 mm 0 to 0 39 in less than rear distance If not adjust tie rod length C Adjusting procedures 1 Loosen the tie rod nut 2 Turn the tie rod joint to adjust the rod length until the proper toe in measurement is obtained 3 Retighten the tie rod nut BChecking Power Steering Line 1 Check to see that all lines and hose clamps are tight and not damaged 2 If hoses and clamps are found worn or damaged re...

Page 92: ...ove the drain plug at the bottom of the transmission case and drain the oil completely into the oil pan 2 After draining reinstall the drain plug 3 Remove the oil filter 4 Put a film of clean transmission oil on rubber seal of new filter 5 Tighten the filter quickly until it contacts the mounting surface Tighten filter by hand an additional 1 2 turn only 1 Drain plug Both sides 1 Drain plug 1 HST ...

Page 93: ...ral times to bleed air from the system A Do not operate the tractor immediately after changing the transmission fluid Run the engine at medium speed for a few minutes to prevent damage to the transmission BReplacing Fuel Filter Element See Cleaning fuel filter in EVERY 100 HOURS in PERIODIC SERVICE OF THE TRACTOR section BChanging Front Axle Case Oil 1 Park the tractor on a firm flat and level sur...

Page 94: ...RY 100 HOURS section EVERY 2 YEARS BFlush Cooling System and Changing Coolant To avoid personal injury or death A Do not remove radiator cap while coolant is hot When cool slowly rotate cap to the first stop and allow sufficient time for excess pressure to escape before removing the cap completely 1 Stop the engine remove the key and let it cool down 2 To drain the coolant open the radiator drain ...

Page 95: ...ldren away from antifreeze A When draining fluids from the engine place some container underneath the engine body A Do not pour waste onto the ground down a drain or into any water source A Also observe the relevant environmental protection regulations when disposing of antifreeze Always use a 50 50 mix of long life coolant and clean soft water in KUBOTA engines Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer co...

Page 96: ...lacing Radiator Hose Water pipes Replace the hoses and clamps See Checking Radiator Hose and Clamp in EVERY 200 HOURS in PERIODIC SERVICE OF THE TRACTOR section BReplacing Power Steering Hose Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service BReplacing Fuel Hose Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service BReplacing Intake Air Line Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service SERVICE AS...

Page 97: ...ESHOOTING section of this manual or your local KUBOTA Dealer for specific information dealing with electrical problems C Protected circuit BReplacing Light Bulb 1 Head lights Take the bulb out of the light body and replace with a new one 2 Other lights Detach the lens and replace the bulb FUSE No CAPACITY A Protected circuit 1 5 OPC 2 10 Head light instrument cluster 3 20 Auxiliary 4 20 Flasher Ha...

Page 98: ...Be sure to check and service the tractor on a flat place with the bucket on the ground engine shut off the key removed and the parking brake on DAILY CHECKS 1 Daily before operation check the tractor hydraulic fluid level If low add as described in PERIODIC SERVICE OF THE TRACTOR section Also change the filter element and the hydraulic fluid as recommended in MAINTENANCE OF THE TRACTOR section 2 C...

Page 99: ...f the side edge is not the same as following illustration repeat the steps 1 to 6 above TIRE INFLATION Insure that the tractor tires are properly inflated Refer to the tractor operator s manual for optional tires BInflation pressure Condition of the bucket at full height Adjustment Bucket rolled back too far Shorten connecting rod Bucket dumped too far Lengthen connecting rod 1 Link 2 Connecting r...

Page 100: ...7 4 2 4 to 2 8 17 4 to 20 2 3 8 N m kgf m ft lbs 47 5 to 57 0 4 84 to 5 81 35 0 to 42 0 61 0 to 73 2 6 22 to 7 46 45 0 to 54 0 M10 N m kgf m ft lbs 48 1 to 55 8 4 9 to 5 7 35 5 to 41 2 1 2 N m kgf m ft lbs 108 5 to 130 2 11 06 to 13 28 80 0 to 96 0 149 2 to 179 0 15 21 to 18 25 110 0 to 132 0 M12 N m kgf m ft lbs 77 5 to 90 1 7 9 to 9 2 57 2 to 66 5 9 16 N m kgf m ft lbs 149 2 to 179 0 15 21 to 18...

Page 101: ...OR section 8 Keep the tractor in a dry place where the tractor is sheltered from the elements Cover the tractor 9 Store the tractor indoors in a dry area that is protected from sunlight and excessive heat If the tractor must be stored outdoors cover it with a waterproof tarpaulin Jack the tractor up and place blocks under the front and rear axles so that all 4 tires are off the ground Keep the tir...

Page 102: ...tery from the engine charge and store it indoors Install it on the tractor only when the tractor is going to be used Insufficient engine power A Insufficient or dirty fuel A The air cleaner is clogged A Check the fuel system A Clean or replace the element Engine stops suddenly A Insufficient fuel A Refuel A Bleed the fuel system if necessary Exhaust fumes are colored Black A Fuel quality is poor A...

Page 103: ...ther details A Engine Block Heater For extremely cold weather starting A Work Light Front and Rear High visibility for night work A Back Buzzer A Tool Box A Horn A Double Acting Remote Hydraulic Control Valve A 3 point Hitch A Drawbar A Top tilt kit For scraper ...

Page 104: ...ion Nozzle Injection Pressure 72 Fuel Line 64 Fuel System 74 Fuse 75 Gauges Meter and Easy Checker TM 59 Glove Box 18 Grill Radiator Screen and Oil Cooler 59 Hand Throttle Lever 22 Head Light Turn Signal Hazard Light Switch19 Head Light Hazard Light etc 59 Hood 56 Horn Button if equipped 20 Hourmeter Tachometer 24 HST Oil Filter 68 Hydraulic Control Unit Use Reference Chart 47 Immediately Stop the...

Page 105: ...d Lower Links 39 Selecting the Top Link Mounting Holes 39 Side Cover 56 Spark Arrester 66 Speed Control Pedal 23 Standard valve 33 Stationary PTO 36 Stopping 23 Tilt Steering Adjustment 19 Toe in 69 Top Link 40 Tractor Lights 20 Transmission Fluid Hydraulic Oil Filter 70 Transmission Fluid Level 58 Treads 49 Walk Around Inspection 57 Warm up Transmission Oil at Low Temperature Range 16 Wheel Bolt ...

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