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SAFE OPERATION

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Page 3: ... Aid Brake Parking Brake Battery Charging Condition Engine Oil Pressure Turn Signal Engine Stop Engine Run Starter Control Power Take Off Clutch Control Off Position Power Take Off Clutch Control On Position Differential Lock Hydraulic Control Raised Position Hydraulic Control Lowered Position 3 Point Lowering Speed Control Remote Cylinder Retract Remote Cylinder Extend Hazard Warning Lights Headl...

Page 4: ...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 DANGER ...

Page 5: ...pecifications 9 Lift Capacity Per SAE J31 11 BACKHOE TERMINOLOGY 12 IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS 13 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 15 PRE OPERATION CHECK OF THE TRACTOR 17 DAILY CHECK 17 PRE OPERATION CHECK OF THE LOADER 18 LUBRICATION 18 TRANSMISSION FLUID 18 REAR BALLAST 18 RATED OPERATING LOAD SPILL GUARD MODEL ONLY 20 TIRE INFLATION 21 TEST OPERATION 21 REMOVING AIR FROM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 21 PRE OPERAT...

Page 6: ... Signal Light Switch 31 Brake Pedal 31 Range Gear Shift Lever Hi Lo 32 Front Wheel Drive Lever 32 Hand Throttle Lever 33 Parking Brake Pedal 33 Speed Control Pedal 33 Speed Set Device 34 STOPPING 35 Stopping 35 CHECK DURING DRIVING 35 Immediately Stop the Engine if 35 Easy Checker TM 35 Fuel Gauge 35 Coolant Temperature Gauge 36 Hourmeter Tachometer 36 PARKING 37 Parking 37 ACCESSORY 37 12V Electr...

Page 7: ...ial 49 Hydraulic Control Unit Use Reference Chart 50 TIRES WHEELS AND BALLAST 51 TIRES 51 Inflation Pressure 51 WHEEL TREAD 51 Front Wheels 51 Rear Wheels 52 BALLAST 52 Front Ballast 52 Rear Ballast 52 OPERATING THE LOADER 54 FILLING THE BUCKET 54 LIFTING THE LOAD 54 CARRYING THE LOAD 55 DUMPING THE BUCKET 55 LOWERING THE BUCKET 55 OPERATING WITH FLOAT CONTROL 55 LOADING FROM A BANK 56 PEELING AND...

Page 8: ...Oil Level 71 Checking Transmission Fluid Level 72 Checking Coolant Level 72 Cleaning Panel and Radiator Screen 73 Checking Brake Pedal 73 Checking Gauges Meters and Easy Checker TM 73 Checking Head Light Hazard Light etc 73 Checking Seat Belt and ROPS 73 Checking and Cleaning of Electrical Wiring and Battery Cables 74 Checking Movable Parts 74 EVERY 50 HOURS 74 Lubricating Grease Fittings 74 Check...

Page 9: ...ng Coolant 86 Anti Freeze 87 Replacing Radiator Hose Water pipes 87 Replacing Power Steering Hose 87 Replacing Fuel Lines 87 Replacing Engine Breather Hose 87 Replacing Intake Air Line 87 SERVICE AS REQUIRED 87 Bleeding Fuel System 87 Replacing Fuse 88 Replacing Light Bulb 88 MAINTENANCE OF THE LOADER 89 LUBRICATION 89 RE TIGHTENING OF HARDWARE 89 Tightening Bolts and Nuts 89 DAILY CHECKS 90 EVERY...

Page 10: ...CONTENTS REINSTALLING THE LOADER 97 REMOVING THE BACKHOE 99 REMOVAL OF THE BACKHOE 99 STORAGE OF THE BACKHOE 101 REINSTALLING THE BACKHOE 102 TROUBLESHOOTING 104 ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING 104 OPTIONS 105 ...

Page 11: ...plements approved by KUBOTA 11 Use proper weights on the front or rear of the tractor to reduce the risk of upsets When using the front loader put an implement or ballast on the 3 point hitch to improve stability Follow the safe operating procedures specified in the implement or attachment manual 12 Do not modify the tractor Unauthorized modification may affect the function of the tractor which ma...

Page 12: ...1 Pull only from the hitch Never hitch to axle housing or any other point except hitch 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 d...

Page 13: ...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 Check the front wheel engagement The braking characteristics are different between two and four wheel drive Be aware of the difference and use carefully 2 Always slow the tractor down before turning Turning at high speed may tip the tracto...

Page 14: ...ve completely stopped before getting off the tractor connecting disconnecting adjusting cleaning or servicing any PTO driven equipment 2 Keep the PTO shaft cover in place at all times Replace the PTO shaft cap when the shaft is not in use 3 Before installing or using PTO driven equipment read the manufacturer s manual and review the safety labels attached to the equipment 4 When operating stationa...

Page 15: ...lly when recharging 5 Before jump starting a dead battery read and follow all of the instructions See JUMP STARTING in OPERATING THE ENGINE section 6 Keep first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy at all times 7 Disconnect the battery s ground cable before working on or near electric components 8 To avoid the possibility of battery explosion do not use or charge the refillable type battery if the ...

Page 16: ...ke sure that all connections are tight and that all lines pipes and hoses are free of damage 16 Fluid escaping from pinholes may be invisible Do not use hands to search for suspected leaks use a piece of cardboard or wood Use of safety goggles or other eye protection is also highly recommended If injured by escaping fluid see a medical doctor at once This fluid will produce gangrene or severe alle...

Page 17: ...d before operating the loader 1 Operate the loader only when properly seated at the controls Do not operate from the ground 2 Move and turn the tractor at low speeds less than 10 km h 3 Never allow anyone to get under the loader bucket or reach through the boom when the bucket is raised 4 Keep children others and livestock away when operating loader and tractor 5 Do not walk or work under a raised...

Page 18: ... machine 2 Do not modify the loader Unauthorized modification may affect the function of the loader which may result in personal injury 3 Do not use the loader as a work platform or a jack to support the tractor for servicing or maintenance Securely support the tractor or any machine elements with stands or suitable blocking before working underneath For your safety do not work under any hydraulic...

Page 19: ...emove the key 1 Raise and center the boom close the dipperstick curl the bucket and engage the boom and swing locks before transporting the machine 2 Check the local codes or regulations that may apply to tractor loader backhoe operation on public streets or highways before transporting or traveling Use SMV emblem and warning flashers as required SMV Slow Moving Vehicle 1 Before disconnecting hydr...

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Page 25: ... 15 SAFE OPERATION DANGER WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS OF THE BACKHOE 2 Part No 75595 7517 2 3 Part No 75595 7524 2 1 Part No 75597 7528 1 4 Part No 7K501 7529 1 5 Part No 75597 7517 2 ...

Page 26: ...ger 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 bubbles to outside edge CARE OF DANGER WARNING ...

Page 27: ...l numbers now and record them in the space provided Concerning the tractor and loader the reference to left hand and right hand used in this manual refers to the position when standing at the rear of the unit and facing forward Concerning the backhoe the reference to left hand and right hand used in this manual refers to the position when seating at the operator s seat at backhoe position and faci...

Page 28: ...ission case L 11 6 Dimensions Overall length without 3P mm 2170 Overall length with 3P mm 2490 Overall width mm 1145 Overall height with ROPS mm 2170 with Folded ROPS mm 1630 Top of steering wheel mm 1240 Wheel base mm 1400 Min ground clearance mm 175 Tread Front mm 910 Rear mm 820 Weight with ROPS kg 690 Clutch N A Traveling system Tire Front 18 x 8 50 10 Turf Bar Ind Rear 26 x 12 00 12 Turf Bar ...

Page 29: ...e rpm The company reserves the right to change the specifications without notice Model BX25D AU Tire size Rear 26 X 12 00 12 Range gear shift lever km h mph Forward Low 0 to 6 0 0 to 3 7 High 0 to 13 0 0 to 8 1 Reverse Low 0 to 4 5 0 to 2 8 High 0 to 10 0 0 to 6 2 ...

Page 30: ...ER BORE mm 40 STROKE mm 326 BUCKET CYLINDER BORE mm 65 STROKE mm 196 CONTROL VALVE One Detent Float Position Two Stage Bucket Dump Power Beyond Circuit RATED FLOW L m 14 MAXIMUM PRESSURE MPa kg cm 12 3 125 NET WEIGHT APPROXIMATE kg 170 175 LOADER MODEL LA240 LA240AU SG MODEL SQUARE 48 TYPE RIGID WIDTH mm 1219 DEPTH L mm 495 HEIGHT M mm 465 LENGTH N mm 538 CAPACITY STRUCK m 0 14 HEAPED m 0 17 WEIGH...

Page 31: ...IGHT TO BUCKET PIVOT PIN mm 1810 B MAX LIFT HEIGHT UNDER LEVEL BUCKET mm 1680 C CLEARANCE WITH BUCKET DUMPED mm 1330 D REACH AT MAX LIFT HEIGHT DUMPING REACH mm 660 E MAX DUMP ANGLE deg 45 F REACH WITH BUCKET ON GROUND mm 1390 G BUCKET ROLL BACK ANGLE deg 29 H DIGGING DEPTH mm 120 J OVERALL HEIGHT IN CARRYING POSITION mm 990 ...

Page 32: ...5D AU V RATED OPERATING LOAD 500 mm FORWARD MAX HEIGHT kg 220 VV BUCKET ROLL BACK FORCE AT MAX HEIGHT N 4750 XX BUCKET ROLL BACK FORCE AT 1500mm HEIGHT N 5600 ZZ BUCKET ROLL BACK FORCE AT GROUND LEVEL N 5490 RAISING TIME sec 3 5 LOWERING TIME sec 2 7 BUCKET DUMPING TIME sec 1 7 BUCKET ROLLBACK TIME sec 2 4 ...

Page 33: ...CATIONS OF THE LOADER LOADER TERMINOLOGY 1 Loader control lever 2 Side frame 3 Mounting pin 4 Main frame 5 Boom cylinder 6 Boom 7 Bucket cylinder 8 Bucket 9 Lock lever 10 Spill guard valve Spill guard model only ...

Page 34: ...round clearance C 240 mm Overall width E 1128 mm Maximum digging depth F 1889 mm Digging depth 2 ft flat bottom G 1842 mm Digging depth 8 ft flat bottom H 1059 mm Operating height fully raised J 2539 mm Loading height K 1533 mm Loading reach L 1016 mm Reach from swing pivot M 2612 mm Swing pivot to rear axle center line N 726 mm Bucket rotation P 180 deg Stabilizer spread operating R 1862 mm Angle...

Page 35: ...perstick cylinder 5209 N Boom cylinder extend 4 5 Boom cylinder retract 3 7 Swing cylinder from 90 degrees to center 1 5 Dipperstick cylinder extend 4 1 Dipperstick cylinder retract 3 4 Bucket cylinder extend 3 1 Bucket cylinder retract 2 4 Stabilizer cylinder max height to ground 2 9 Stabilizer cylinder ground to max height 2 3 ...

Page 36: ...oom cm Dipperstick cm Bucket cm Stabilizer cm Swing cm Rod diameter 3 0 2 5 2 5 2 5 3 0 Cylinder bore 6 5 6 0 5 0 6 0 6 0 Width cm SAE truck Capacity m SAE Heaped Capacity m Number of Teeth Weight kg Trenching 8 20 3 0 009 0 011 2 10 Trenching 12 30 5 0 014 0 020 3 13 ...

Page 37: ...11 SPECIFICATIONS OF THE BACKHOE BLift Capacity Per SAE J31 Lift capacities shown are 87 of maximum lift force according to SAE definition ...

Page 38: ...et teeth 3 Link bucket 4 Cylinder bucket 5 Dipperstick 6 Cylinder dipperstick 7 Boom 8 Cylinder boom 9 Swing frame 10 Main frame 11 Cylinder swing 12 Stabilizer 13 Stabilizer pad 14 Cylinder stabilizer 15 Joystick control 16 Stabilizer control 17 Swing lock pin 18 Boom lock pin ...

Page 39: ... tractor resulting from use with improper implements are not covered by the warranty A Implement size may vary depending on soil operating conditions Tread max width Lower link end max lifting weight W Front Rear BX25D AU 910 mm 820 mm 550 kg Actual figures Implement weight W and or size Max Hitch Load W Trailer loading weight W Max capacity BX25D AU As in the following list Shown on the next page...

Page 40: ...kg 140 Rear mount 2 or 3 Blade Max cutting width cm 152 Max weight kg 140 Flail mower Max cutting width cm 107 Sickle bar Max cutting width cm 122 Rotary tiller Max tilling width cm 107 Max weight kg 170 Bottom plow Max size in 14 x 1 Disc plow Max size in 22 x 1 Cultivator Max size cm 122 1 Row Disc harrow Max harrowing width cm 137 Max weight kg 140 Sprayer Max tank capacity L 150 Front blade Ma...

Page 41: ...OLS B Instrument Panel Switches and Hand Controls ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS 1 Hourmeter Tachometer 36 2 Easy Checker TM 23 35 3 Turn signal light switch 31 4 Head light switch 30 5 Hazard light switch 30 6 Coolant temperature gauge 36 7 Fuel gauge 35 8 Key switch 23 ...

Page 42: ...nob 47 4 Cutting height control dial 49 5 PTO select lever 41 6 PTO clutch lever 23 42 7 Seat belt 30 8 Hand throttle lever 23 33 9 Brake pedal 23 31 33 37 10 Speed control pedal 23 33 11 Hydraulic control lever 23 47 49 12 Front wheel drive lever 32 13 Range gear shift lever Hi Lo 23 32 14 Operator s seat 30 15 Speed set rod 34 16 Loader control lever 54 55 17 Lock lever 23 58 ...

Page 43: ...ON and implement lowered to the ground Check item Walk around inspection Check engine oil level Check transmission oil level Check coolant level Clean grill and radiator screen 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 Check movable parts Refuel See DAILY CHECK in PERIODI...

Page 44: ...lution provides a safe and 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 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...

Page 45: ...weight approved by KUBOTA The use of a counter weight significantly reduces the front axle and tire load during loader operation It also increases the fore aft stability of the tractor loader by shifting weight from the front axle to the rear axle Failure to use the recommended counter weight can result in damage to the tractor reduced braking capability and instability of the tractor loader A Wat...

Page 46: ...ight approved by KUBOTA Rated operation load ROL 190 kg Counter weight required 170 kg Rated operation load ROL 220 kg Attachment Width mm Capacity m AttachmentWeight kg Rated Operating Load kg Heaped Struck With Backhoe With counter Weight LA240AU SG STD Bucket 1219 0 17 0 14 60 220 190 Material DENSITY kg m Standard Bucket LA240AU SG with Backhoe LA240AU SG with counter weight Heaped Weight kg S...

Page 47: ...ack is not recommended for scooping because of insufficient lift force To begin test operation slightly move the control lever from N position Slowly raise the loader boom just enough for the bucket to clear the ground when fully dumped Slowly work through the dump and roll back cycles A If the boom or bucket does not work in the directions indicated on the label lower the bucket to the ground sto...

Page 48: ...ERATOR S SEAT Operator s seat for the BX25D tractor can be used to operate loader and backhoe See OPERATING THE TRACTOR section for the detail to turn the seat around for backhoe operation BALLAST To avoid serious personal injury or death A Never remove loader to ensure tractor stability at all times A Do not add liquid ballast or any other weights to the front tires A While BT601 backhoe is insta...

Page 49: ...epress the brake pedal 2 Latch the brake pedal on pushing and holding the parking brake lock pedal then releasing pressure on the brake pedal 2 To release the parking brake depress the brake pedal 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 tractor for the first time A The speed co...

Page 50: ... loader control lever in NEUTRAL position 1 Loader control lever 2 Lock lever A LOCK 5 Move the hydraulic control lever forward With the implement in place 1 Hydraulic control lever A DOWN 6 Set the throttle lever to about 1 2 way 1 Hand throttle lever INCREASE DECREASE 7 Insert the key into the key switch and turn it ON OFF ON PREHEAT START ...

Page 51: ...very cold If the engine fails to start after 10 seconds turn off the key for 30 seconds Then repeat steps 8 and 9 To protect the battery and the starter make sure that the starter is not continuously turned for more than 30 seconds BBlock Heater Option A block heater is available as an option from your dealer It will assist you in starting your tractor when the ambient temperature is below 15 If t...

Page 52: ...r parts When jump starting engine follow the instructions below to safely start the engine 1 Bring helper vehicle with a battery of the same voltage as disabled tractor 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 Put on safety goggles and rubber gloves 4 Take the dead battery out and pu...

Page 53: ...e 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 observed in the case of new tractors BChanging Lubricating Oil for New Tractors The lubricating oil is especially important in the case of a new tractor The various parts are not broken in and are not accustomed to each other small metal grit ...

Page 54: ...sonal injury A Make sure that both set pins are properly installed and secured with the hair pins A Take care not to bump the ROPS against the rod of backhoe cylinder when folding the ROPS BTo Raise the ROPS to Upright Position 1 Remove both hair pins and set pins 2 Raise ROPS to the upright position To avoid personal injury A Raise the ROPS slowly and carefully 1 Set pins 2 Hair pins 1 ROPS 1 Set...

Page 55: ... installed as soon as the ROPS is in the upright position and secured with the hair pins 4 Tighten the holding knob bolts BAdjustment of Foldable ROPS A Adjust free fall of the ROPS upper frame regularly A If you feel less friction in folding the ROPS tighten the nut 1 until you feel the right friction in the movement 1 Set pins 2 Hair pins 1 Holding knob bolts 1 Nut ...

Page 56: ...on when using seat in backhoe position BSeat Belt To avoid personal injury A Always use the seat belt when the ROPS is installed Do not use the seat belt if a foldable ROPS is down or there is no ROPS Adjust the seat belt for proper fit and connect to the buckle The seat belt is auto locking retractable type BHead Light Switch A Head lights ON B Head lights OFF BHazard Light Switch When hazard lig...

Page 57: ... if the tractor is suddenly braked such as by heavy towed loads shifting forward or loss of control A The braking characteristics are different between two and four wheel drive Be aware of the difference and use carefully A When driving on icy wet or loose surfaces make sure the tractor is correctly ballasted to avoid skidding and loss of steering control Operate at reduced speed Move the hydrauli...

Page 58: ... between ranges BFront Wheel Drive Lever To avoid personal injury A Do not engage the front wheel drive when traveling at road speed A When driving on icy wet or loose surfaces make sure the tractor is correctly ballasted to avoid skidding and loss of steering control Operate at reduced speed and engage front wheel drive A An accident may occur if the tractor is suddenly braked such as by heavy to...

Page 59: ...o avoid personal injury A Do not operate if tractor moves on level ground with foot off Speed Control Pedal Forward Pedal Depress the forward pedal with the toe of your right foot to move forward Reverse Pedal Depress the reverse pedal with the heel of your right foot to move backward A To prevent serious damage to the HST do not adjust the stopper bolts A When you stand up from the seat with the ...

Page 60: ...g Speed Control Pedal 2 Push and hold the speed set rod downward to ON position 3 Release Speed Control Pedal 4 Release the speed set rod and desired speed will be maintained C To disengage Speed Set Device A Depress the brake pedal A If you step on the pedal on the forward acceleration side the speed set device will disengage A Speed set device will not operate in reverse A To prevent the damage ...

Page 61: ...BFuel Gauge When the key switch is ON the fuel gauge moves to empty once and indicates the fuel level It s for the check if the gauge is working Be careful not to empty the fuel tank Otherwise air may enter the fuel system Should this happen the system should be bled See Bleeding Fuel System in SERVICE AS REQUIRED in PERIODIC SERVICE OF THE TRACTOR section 1 Easy checker TM 2 Fuel gauge 3 Coolant ...

Page 62: ...ystem after it has sufficient time to cool down Check the following items 1 Shortage or leakage of the coolant 2 Foreign matter on the radiator net or dust and dirt between the radiator fins 3 Looseness of fan belt 4 Blockage in the radiator tube See PERIODIC SERVICE OF THE TRACTOR section BHourmeter Tachometer When the key switch is ON and the engine is OFF the indicator displays an hourmeter The...

Page 63: ...AL positions set the parking brake stop the engine and remove the key 3 If it is necessary to park on an incline be sure to chock the wheels to prevent accidental rolling of the machine ACCESSORY B12V Electric Outlet An auxiliary light or other devices may be connected to this connector A Do not connect a light or other device that draws more than 120 watts to this connector or the battery may dis...

Page 64: ...oid personal injury A Always back up when going up a steep slope Driving forward could cause the tractor to tip over backward Stay off hills and slopes too steep for safe 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 ...

Page 65: ...t behind the ROPS and move the bracket left as shown in the illustration 2 Pull the lever up as shown in the illustration to release the seat lock 3 Raise the seat until the seat pin comes in to the detent notch see illustration 4 Turn the seat around rearward A TRACTOR DRIVING POSITION B BACKHOE POSITION 1 Bracket A LEFT 1 Seat lock lever A RELEASE 1 Seat pin ...

Page 66: ...pply grease in the notch 6 After reversing the operator s seat be sure to check to see that the seat is properly locked A Turn the seat at detent position to avoid damage of seat locking mechanism and hitting to the range gear shift lever A See Operator s Seat section when using seat in driving position 7 For tractor driving position pull the lever up and follow the reverse procedure mentioned abo...

Page 67: ...N position C Mid Rear PTO To use mid and rear PTO at the same time shift the PTO select lever to mid rear PTO position and the PTO clutch lever to ON position C Rear PTO To use rear PTO shift the PTO select lever to rear PTO position and the PTO clutch lever to ON position A To avoid shock loads to the PTO reduce engine throttle from full to half speed by pushing up on engine throttle when engagin...

Page 68: ... Operator Presence Control system OPC BPTO Shaft Cover and Shaft Cap Keep the PTO shaft cover in place at all times Replace the 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 NORMAL POSITION BStationary PTO To park the tractor and use the...

Page 69: ...just the length hold the half shafts next to each other in the shortest working position and mark them 2 Shorten inner and outer guard tubes equally 3 Shorten inner and outer sliding profiles tube by the same length as the guard tubes 4 Round off all sharp edges and remove burrs Grease sliding profiles 3 Ensure that the PTO drive shaft is securely connected at both ends before operating 1 Inner an...

Page 70: ...AR Use holder plate to hold lower link higher while mowing with mid mount mower only over uneven terrain 1 Top link 2 Lifting rod Left 3 Check chains 4 Turnbuckle 5 Lower link 6 Top link holder 7 Lifting rod Right 8 Drawbar 9 Holder plate 9 Holder plate ...

Page 71: ... that is on the safety label part K2581 6555 1 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 ...

Page 72: ...ap ring and the clevis pin Then remove the left and right lifting rod 3 Remove the hair pin and stopper pin Then remove the check chain plate and lower links BInstalling the 3 Point Hitch 1 Follow the reverse procedure mentioned above 1 Top link 2 Clevis pin 3 Snap ring 4 Lifting rod Left 5 Lower link 6 Stopper pin 7 Hair pin 8 Check chain plate 9 Top link pin 10 Lynch pin 11 Lifting rod Right ...

Page 73: ...tion and start the engine 3 Operate the engine at low idle speed for at least 30 seconds to bleed air from the system A Do not operate until the engine is warmed up If operation 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 pr...

Page 74: ...t attach nor operate the mower with the backhoe still in place When installing the mower remove the backhoe from the tractor with following procedure C Disconnecting and connecting the hoses 1 Shut the engine off and set the parking brake 2 Tilt the operator s seat forward 3 Disconnect the backhoe inlet hose outlet hose and power beyond hose 1 Coupler 1 Inlet hose backhoe 2 Outlet hose backhoe 3 P...

Page 75: ...M BCutting Height Control Dial When mounting the Mid mount mower turn the cutting height control dial to the desired height For further details refer to the operator s manual of ROTARY MOWER RCK60B 23BX RCK54P 23BX and RCK54 23BX When operating the tractor without Mid mount mower 1 Move the hydraulic lever rearward to raise the mower rear links to the highest position 2 Set the cutting height cont...

Page 76: ... Check chains Remarks Moldboard plow Light soil Medium soil Heavy soil Hydraulic control YES NO Loose Adjust the check chains so that the implement can move 5 to 6 cm laterally Check chains should be tight enough to prevent excessive implement movement when implement is in raised position Disc plow Harrower spike springtooth disc type Sub soiler Weeder ridger YES Tighten Earthmove digger scraper m...

Page 77: ...e Though the tire pressure is factory set to the prescribed level it naturally drops slowly in the course of time Thus check it everyday and inflate as necessary A Maintain the maximum pressure in front tires if using a front loader or when equipped with a full load of front weight WHEEL TREAD To avoid personal injury A Support tractor securely on stands before removing a wheel A Never operate tra...

Page 78: ... front wheels with liquid to maintain steering control BFront Ballast Add weights if needed for stability and improve traction Heavy pulling and heavy rear mounted implements tend to lift front wheels Add enough ballast to maintain steering control and prevent tip over Remove weight when no longer needed A Do not overload tires A Add no more weight than indicated in chart BRear Ballast Standard mo...

Page 79: ...d A ROL is calculated with standard bucket Optional attachments 4IN1 bucket etc will reduce ROL With counter weight With backhoe Be sure to install the counter weight approved by KUBOTA The use of a counter weight significantly reduces the front axle and tire load during loader operation It also increases the fore aft stability of the tractor loader by shifting weight from the front axle to the re...

Page 80: ...mage to the mower FILLING THE BUCKET Approach and enter the pile with a level bucket Ease control lever toward you and then left to rollback and lift the bucket The rollback and lifting of the bucket will increase efficiency because a level bucket throughout the lifting cycle resists bucket lift and increases breakaway effort A Do not be concerned if the bucket is not completely filled during each...

Page 81: ...ng in case a wheel drops in a rut DUMPING THE BUCKET Lift the bucket just high enough to clear the side of the vehicle Move the tractor in as close to the side of the vehicle as possible then dump the bucket LOWERING THE BUCKET After the bucket is dumped back away from the vehicle while lowering and rolling back the bucket OPERATING WITH FLOAT CONTROL During operation on hard surface keep the buck...

Page 82: ... cut over the top Another method for large dirt piles is to build a ramp to approach the pile It is important to keep the bucket level when approaching a bank or pile This will help avoid gouging the work area PEELING AND SCRAPING Use a slight 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...

Page 83: ...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 84: ...uipment that does not have an anti rollback device D Moving 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 G Ensuring that the ROL for the given attachment is not exceeded VALVE LOCK To avoid injury from crushing A Do not utilize the valve lock for machine maintenance or repair A The valve lock ...

Page 85: ...ock to the cylinder rod 6 Insert the lock pin into the hole of the boom lock 7 Set the valve lock lever to unlock position 8 Slowly lower the boom until stopped and set the valve lock lever to lock position To Remove the Boom Lock 1 Raise the boom until the boom lock can be removed from the cylinder 2 Stop the engine and remove the key 3 Set the valve lock lever to lock position 4 Remove the lock ...

Page 86: ...d away from links or boom when operating the loader 1 Start engine and lift the boom to appointed height L 2 Rolled back the bucket fully and check the rollback angle A 3 If the rollback angle is not the same as following illustration adjust the length of connecting rod C Adjustment of spill guard link 1 Remove the cotter pin 2 Remove the rod from the link 3 Unfasten the lock nut and adjust the le...

Page 87: ... seat only A Do not tamper with any backhoe control valve relief pressure setting The relief valve is preset at the factory Changing the setting can cause overloading of the backhoe and the tractor and serious personal injury may result The backhoe is controlled by using the two lever joystick system The left lever controls the boom and swing circuits and the right lever controls the dipperstick a...

Page 88: ... overturn on a slope place the spoil to the high side of the excavation 1 Lower the stabilizers and remove the weight of the backhoe from the rear wheels However one or both rear tires should remain in light contact with the ground This will give the backhoe the widest possible stance and the lowest center of gravity If the rear wheels are raised too high digging depth will be reduced and undue st...

Page 89: ...the boom and dump the bucket in the spoil area on the high side of the trench or excavation BSpoil Pile Location To avoid personal injury A Do not place spoil close to the edge of the excavation where its weight could cause a cave in Carefully preplan the location for the spoil that will be removed from the excavation The location will vary depending on the excavation being dug The height of spoil...

Page 90: ...y soil use a platform under the rear tires and stabilizers The platform distributes the backhoe load over a large area and lessens the possibility of a cave in BStabilizer pads Standard BStabilizer pads Option The stabilizer pads can be reversed without the use of tools Change the pads depending on the job C When operating in dirt to prevent slippage C When operating on street to prevent damage to...

Page 91: ...and backfilling always engage the boom and swing locks BTrailer Transporting When loading or off loading the machine on or from trailer truck use strong secure ramps long enough to provide a low angle to the transport vehicle After loading the machine release the boom lock lower the backhoe bucket to the bed of the transport vehicle lower the loader bucket set the parking brake of the tractor shut...

Page 92: ...eplace every 1 year 86 2 13 Fuel filter Check every 100 Hr 78 Replace every 500 Hr 86 4 14 Fan belt Adjust every 100 Hr 79 15 HST neutral spring Adjust every 100 Hr 79 16 Brake pedal Adjust every 100 Hr 80 17 Radiator hose and clamp Check every 200 Hr 82 Replace every 2 years 87 18 Power steering oil line Check every 200 Hr 83 Replace every 2 years 87 4 19 Fuel line Check every 100 Hr 78 Replace e...

Page 93: ...inal transmission hydraulic fluid No Locations Capacities Lubricants 1 Fuel 25 L No 2 D diesel fuel No 1 D diesel fuel if temperature is below 10 2 Coolant with recovery tank 3 1 L Fresh clean soft water with anti freeze 3 Engine crankcase 3 1 L Engine oil API Service Classification CF or better Above 25 SAE30 SAE10W 30 or 15W 40 0 to 25 SAE20 SAE10W 30 or 15W 40 Below 0 SAE10W SAE10W 30 or 15W 40...

Page 94: ...sion Oil The oil used to lubricate the transmission is also used as hydraulic fluid To insure proper operation of the hydraulic system and to complete lubrication of the transmission it is important that a multi grade transmission fluid is used in this system We recommend the use of KUBOTA UDT or SUPER UDT fluid for optimum protection and performance Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for further de...

Page 95: ...t with moving parts A Never open the hood or engine side cover while the engine is running A Do not touch muffler or exhaust pipes while they are hot Severe burns could result BHood To open the hood rotate the knob to release the latch and open the hood BEngine Cover 1 Remove the loader before removing the engine cover See REMOVING THE LOADER section 2 To remove front guard remove the bolts and th...

Page 96: ...front guard tighten the bolts and the nuts by 77 4 to 90 2 N m 7 9 to 9 2 kgf m DAILY CHECK For your own safety and maximum service life of the machine make a thorough daily inspection before operating the machine or starting the engine To avoid personal injury A Be sure to check and service the tractor on a level surface with the engine shut off and the parking brake ON and implement lowered to t...

Page 97: ...ng refueling If a spill should occur wipe it off at once or it may cause a fire A To prevent condensation water accumulation in the fuel tank fill the tank before parking overnight BChecking Engine Oil Level To avoid personal injury A Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key before checking the oil level 1 Park the machine on a firm flat and level surface 2 Check engine oil before starting th...

Page 98: ...is low do not run engine BChecking Coolant Level To avoid personal injury A Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key before checking coolant level A Do not remove the 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 cap completely 1 Check to see that the coolant level is between the H and L ...

Page 99: ...ent the invasion of dust A Be sure to stop the engine to avoid personal injury and to allow good air intake for air cleaner BChecking Brake Pedal 1 Inspect the brake pedal for free travel and smooth operation 2 Adjust if incorrect measurement is found See Adjusting Brake Pedal in EVERY 100 HOURS in PERIODIC SERVICE OF THE TRACTOR section BChecking Gauges Meters and Easy Checker TM 1 Inspect the in...

Page 100: ...ARTING 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 4 C...

Page 101: ...to NEUTRAL position 2 Check the speed control pedal NEUTRAL position 3 Shift the PTO clutch lever to ON position 4 Turn the key to START position 5 The engine must not crank 6 If it cranks consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service C Test 3 Switches for the operator s seat and the speed control pedal 1 Sit on the operator s seat 2 Shift the range gear shift lever to NEUTRAL position 3 Start...

Page 102: ...orten the battery 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 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 g...

Page 103: ...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 specific gravity of electrolyte is between 1 27 and 1 29 the charging is completed 6 When exchanging an old battery for a new one use battery of equal specification ...

Page 104: ...over If the cover is improperly fitted dust passes by the baffle and directly adheres to the element C Evacuator Valve Open the evacuator valve once a week under ordinary conditions or daily when used in a dusty place to get rid of large particles of dust and dirt BChecking Fuel Lines and Fuel Filter To avoid personal injury A Stop the engine and remove the key before checking fuel lines and fuel ...

Page 105: ... the belt falls within acceptable limits 4 Replace fan belt if it is damaged BAdjusting HST Neutral Spring for Speed Control Pedal To avoid personal injury A Do not operate if tractor moves on level ground with foot off speed control pedal A If tractor moves on level ground with foot off the pedal or if the pedal is too slow in returning to NEUTRAL position when removing the foot from the pedal co...

Page 106: ... brake pedal several times and make sure the brake pedal free travel is from 25 to 35 mm EVERY 200 HOURS BReplacing Engine Oil Filter To avoid personal injury A Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key 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 ...

Page 107: ...f used oil BReplacing Transmission Oil Filter To avoid personal injury 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 transmission oil on rubber seal of new filter 3 Tighten the filter quickly until it contacts the mounting surface Tighten filter by hand an additional 1 2 turn only 4 After the new filter has been replaced the tran...

Page 108: ...event the coolant temperature be nearly or more than the boiling point what is called Overheating 1 Stop the machine operation in a safe place and keep the engine idling unloaded 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 for an additional 10 minutes or until the steam has blown out 4 Checking that there is no da...

Page 109: ...0 to 5 mm less than rear distance If not adjust tie rod length C Adjusting procedure 1 Loosen the lock nut and turn the tie rod to adjust the rod length until the proper toe in measurement is obtained 2 Retighten the lock nut BChecking Power Steering Line To avoid personal injury A Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key before checking power steering line 1 Check to see that all lines are t...

Page 110: ... remove 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 Clean the transmission strainer 4 Fill with new KUBOTA SUPER UDT fluid up to the upper notch on the dipstick See LUBRICANTS in MAINTENANCE OF THE TRACTOR section and DAILY CHECK in PERIODIC SERVICE OF THE TRACTOR section 5 After running the engine ...

Page 111: ...chine on a firm flat and level surface 2 To drain the used oil remove the right and left drain plugs and oil gauge at the front axle case and drain the oil completely into the oil pan 3 After draining reinstall the drain plugs 4 Remove the right and left breather plugs 5 Fill with new oil up to the upper notch on the dipstick See LUBRICANTS in MAINTENANCE OF THE TRACTOR section A After ten minutes...

Page 112: ...ine and let cool down 2 To drain the coolant open the radiator drain plug and remove radiator cap The radiator cap must be removed to completely drain the coolant 3 After all coolant is drained close the drain plug 4 Fill with clean soft water and cooling system cleaner 5 Follow directions of the cleaner instruction 6 After flushing fill with clean soft water and anti freeze until the coolant leve...

Page 113: ...tio A Anti freeze absorbs moisture Keep unused anti freeze in a tightly sealed container A Do not use radiator cleaning agents when anti freeze has been added to the cooling water Anti freeze contains an anti corrosive agent which will react with the radiator cleaning agent forming sludge which will affect the engine parts BReplacing Radiator Hose Water pipes Replace the hoses and clamps See Check...

Page 114: ...the troubleshooting section of this manual or your local KUBOTA Dealer for specific information dealing with electrical problems If any of them should blow replace with a new one of the same capacity C Protected circuit Fuse box BReplacing Light Bulb 1 Head light Take the bulb out of the light body and replace with a new one 2 Other lights Detach the lens and replace the bulb 1 Fuse box 1 Slow blo...

Page 115: ...ow add as described in PERIODIC SERVICE OF THE TRACTOR section Also change the filter element and the hydraulic fluid as recommended in PERIODIC SERVICE OF THE TRACTOR section RE TIGHTENING OF HARDWARE After 20 to 30 hours of initial loader operation re tighten all mounting bolts and nuts to the required torque value as specified in the Tightening Torque Chart BTightening Bolts and Nuts Tighten al...

Page 116: ...all hole can be almost invisible Use a piece of cardboard or wood rather than hands to search for suspected leaks If injured by escaping fluid see a doctor at once Serious infection or allergic reaction will develop if proper medical treatment is not administered immediately A When removing the engine side covers be careful not to touch hot loader cylinders Allow all surfaces to cool before perfor...

Page 117: ...doctor at once Serious infection or allergic reaction will develop if proper medical treatment is not administered immediately 1 The backhoe is run by the tractor hydraulic system Daily before operation check the tractor hydraulic level If low replenish the oil as described in PERIODIC SERVICE OF THE TRACTOR section Also check the filter screen and change the hydraulic fluid as recommended in PERI...

Page 118: ...ons this is a common occurrence By using the following instructions this job will be quick and easy Always select a smooth level area to change buckets Place the bucket to be installed on its bottom near the backhoe dipperstick and the bucket to be removed Position the bucket to be removed hydraulically into this NATURAL position just touching the ground BChanging the Bucket Teeth The bucket teeth...

Page 119: ... 9 to 2 4 ft lbs M8 N m kgf m 17 4 to 20 2 23 6 to 27 4 2 4 to 2 8 ft lbs 3 8 N m kgf m 25 to 30 33 9 to 40 7 3 5 to 4 2 ft lbs M10 N m kgf m 35 5 to 41 2 48 1 to 55 8 4 9 to 5 7 ft lbs 1 2 N m kgf m 65 to 78 88 1 to 105 8 9 0 to 10 8 ft lbs M12 N m kgf m 57 2 to 66 5 77 5 to 90 1 7 9 to 9 2 ft lbs 9 16 N m kgf m 90 to 108 122 to 146 4 12 4 to 14 9 ft lbs M14 N m kgf m 91 2 to 108 124 to 147 12 6 ...

Page 120: ...p 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 four tires are off the ground Keep the tires out of dir...

Page 121: ...level 1 Raise the boom until the stand can be rotated 2 Stop the engine 3 Remove the spring pin holding the stand to the boom 4 Slide the stand leftward and rotate it until the hole in the stand and pin on the boom are aligned Then slide the stand rightward and insert the spring pin as shown 5 Start the engine and run at idle 6 Dump the bucket approximately 20 degrees 7 Lower the boom and raise th...

Page 122: ...aps and plugs on the quick coupler ends 15 Start the engine and slowly back the tractor away from the loader STORAGE OF THE LOADER 1 Store the loader in a clean dry place 2 Make sure the loader is properly supported 3 Attach the protective plugs and caps to the couplers to protect from dust 4 Check hydraulic hoses and connections Repair or replace if necessary 5 Repair or replace any worm damaged ...

Page 123: ...n of both side frames touches the main frames as shown 2 Stop the engine 3 Connect four hoses with couplers to the nipples on the control valve as indicated with color marks Then connect the protective caps and plugs to each other Spill guard model only A The hydraulic hoses and the spill guard hoses are routed as shown below 1 Side frame 2 Main frame 1 Hoses 1 Hydraulic hoses with couplers 2 Spil...

Page 124: ...wheels slightly with the loader A Do not attempt to lift the front wheels with the stand 6 Stop the engine Reinstall the mounting pins and secure them with the locking rods 7 Start the engine 8 Raise the boom until the stand can be rotated 9 Stop the engine 10 Store the stand to their original positions and secure it with the spring pin as shown 11 Start the engine 12 Lower the boom and level the ...

Page 125: ...k pin A Before removing the backhoe set the engine speed low idle A For removing the backhoe locate the tractor loader backhoe on a flat level and hard surface preferably concrete If the surface is soft place a board on the ground for the bucket and stabilizers 1 Set the swing lock pin to prevent the pivoting of the boom before removing the backhoe 2 Stand beside the rear tire fully close the dipp...

Page 126: ...ntrol levers in all directions 12 Disconnect hydraulic hoses in the following manner 1 Disconnect the inlet outlet and power beyond hoses from the tractor 2 Connect tractor s outlet hose to the coupler of power beyond pipe 13 Restart the engine Then drive the tractor loader slowly away from the backhoe 14 Shut the engine off and remove the key from the tractor Set the parking brake A The entire th...

Page 127: ...nt rusting 3 If the backhoe is being stored outside cover the backhoe with suitable weather cover This will keep moisture dirt and other airborne debris from getting into the system 4 Repair or replace any worn damaged or missing parts A When storing the backhoe install the dust caps onto the backhoe s hydraulic nipples to prevent contamination ...

Page 128: ...main frame Stop the tractor 254 to 304 mm away from the backhoe 5 Shut the engine off and set the parking brake 6 Connect the inlet outlet and power beyond hoses of the backhoe to the outlet hose power beyond pipe and return pipe of the tractor A Make sure both hoses are firmly connected before starting the engine 7 Restart the engine To avoid personal injury or death A Do not move the joystick co...

Page 129: ... backhoe securely attached 12 Shut off the engine Reinstall the mounting pins and insert the slide bars of the mounting pins to the lower hole of the main frame A If the slide bar of the mounting pins is inserted to the upper hole the mounting pin comes off and the backhoe might come off Therefore please make sure to insert the slide bar to the lower hole A Move the tractor loader backhoe to an op...

Page 130: ...d weather always remove the battery 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...

Page 131: ...local KUBOTA Dealer for further details A 18 x 8 5 10 Turf Tire A 26 x 12 0 12 Turf Tire A Engine Block heater For extremely cold weather starting A Rear Work Light High visibility for night work A Rear wheel weight A Sunshade for ROPS ...

Page 132: ...h accompany them however are unified by one central commitment KUBOTA makes products which taken on a national scale are basic necessities Products which are indispensable Products which are intended to help individuals and nations fulfill the potential inherent in their environment KUBOTA is the Basic Necessities Giant This potential includes water supply food from the soil and from the sea indus...

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