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Page 1: ...GB MINI EXCAVATOR MODELS K008 3 U10 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS W9212 8135 3 Original 03 2012 ...

Page 2: ... contract contain ing the complete and exclusively valid contractual warranty See the Duties liability and warranty section page 12 This documentation does neither extend nor restrict the contractual warranty KUBOTA Baumaschinen GmbH reserves its right to change the information contained in this document with respect to future technical development without altering the basic characteristics of the...

Page 3: ...vices 21 Control lever lock for the K008 3 21 Control lever lock for the U10 3 21 Locking the swivel frame 22 Manually stopping the engine 22 Roll over safety bar 23 Seat belt 23 Hazards coming from the hydraulic system 23 Combating fire 23 RECOVERY LOADING AND TRANSPORT 24 Safety rules for recovery 24 Safety rules for hoisting the excavator with a crane 24 Safety rules for transport 24 Recovery 2...

Page 4: ...l 47 Checking the coolant level 48 Checking the radiator 48 Checking the V belt 48 Checking the exhaust system for leaks 49 Checking the oil level of the hydraulic system 49 Checking the water separator of the fuel system 50 Lubrication 50 Checking the fuel level of the fuel tank 52 Setting up the workplace 52 Getting on the excavator 52 Adjusting the operator s seat 52 Horizontal seat adjustment ...

Page 5: ... Safety rules for troubleshooting 76 Troubleshooting Pre operational services 76 Troubleshooting Operation 77 Troubleshooting Displays and indicators 78 MAINTENANCE 79 Safety rules for maintenance 79 Personnel requirements 79 General maintenance chart 50 to 500 hours of operation 80 General maintenance chart 550 to 1000 hours of operation 81 Servicing maintenance chart 50 to 500 hours of operation...

Page 6: ...g torque for screws 98 Tightening torque for hose clamps 98 Tightening torque for hydraulic hoses 99 Tightening torque for hydraulic pipes 99 Tightening torque for hydraulic adapters 99 Recommended lubricants 100 Excavator repairs 101 SAFETY INSPECTION 102 TAKING OUT OF SERVICE AND STORAGE 103 Safety rules for taking out of service and storage 103 Storage conditions 103 Measures before taking out ...

Page 7: ...Testing and L min Litres per minute ASTM Materials LpA Sound pressure level operator s place bar bar LwA Measured sound power level Committee for European Construction m Metre CECE Equipment m s Metre per square second CO2 carbon dioxide m Cubic metre dB Decibel max Maximum Deutsches Institut für Normung German mm Millimetre DIN Institute for Standards MPa Megapascal e g For example N Newton EMC E...

Page 8: ...Arm crowd Coolant temperature indicator Bucket crowd Glow display Bucket dump Diesel Swivel boom left Read the operating instructions Swivel boom right Lock Dozer blade up Release Dozer blade down Extendable track width Control lever direction Hydraulic oil Control lever direction Travel speed Low speed Forward travel Backward travel ...

Page 9: ... regulations guidelines etc stated in the operating instructions to ensure safe handling of the equipment to ensure that the operating instructions are always available for the operating personnel and the informa tion such as notes warnings and safety rules and regulations are followed in all points The data in the operating instructions apply for all models Any differences are highlighted e g K00...

Page 10: ...servicing repairs and safety inspections must be set forth clearly by the owner Personnel in training are allowed to work on or with the excavator only under the supervision of an experienced operator Operator According to industrial safety regulations only persons who were instructed in the operation of the excavator who have proven their ability to the owner employer and who can be expected to p...

Page 11: ...gible due to continuous use the owner operator must order a replacement from the manufacturer At the rear of the operator s seat is a compartment 1 for the operating instructions Spare parts Genuine spare parts can be ordered from KUBOTA dealers by stating the model and the serial of the excava tor The item numbers for the spare parts are indicated in the parts catalogue ...

Page 12: ...r The excavator s may only be used for the approved use and in a completely safe operating state Malfunctions which can reduce safety must be repaired immediately Warranty and liability The scope period and form of the warranty are set forth in the sales and delivery conditions of the manufac turer The operating instructions valid at the time of delivery shall be the basis for any warranty claims ...

Page 13: ...own responsibility that the safety rules are observed page 12 unapproved use and unauthorised operation page 15 are excluded and the approved use page 15 is ensured and the excavator is operated in accordance with the contractual conditions of use ...

Page 14: ...t damage to the excavator or other property Identifies operating procedures which must be followed exactly to prevent danger to persons Identifies possible hazards in the handling of batteries Identifies possible hazards from caustic materials battery acid Identifies possible hazards from explosive materials Prohibits the use of fire ignition sources and smoking Prohibits the spraying of water Ide...

Page 15: ...ks using the excavator to transport persons in the bucket and using the excavator for tearing down walls with the bucket Special duties of the owner Owner of the excavator in the sense of these operating instructions is any person or company which uses the excavator itself or on whose order it is used In special cases e g leasing rental the owner is the person who must perform the duties arising f...

Page 16: ...y at the workplaces subject to actually existing conditions other noise sources special operating conditions sound reflections Depending on the actual noise emissions the owner must provide the necessary personal protective equipment to the operator ear protection Noise of a noise level of more than 85 dB A can cause hearing damage From a noise level of 80 dB A the use of an ear protection is reco...

Page 17: ...sary The positioning of the safety symbols is illustrated in the following figures 1 Code 69198 5739 0 Start the engine only from the operator s seat Do not start the engine by shorting the starter terminals 2 Code 2401 5736 0 For diesel fuel only Keep away from fire 3 Code 69128 5723 0 Before opening the engine hood make sure the engine is stopped ...

Page 18: ...avator with the roll over safety bar swivelled upward and locked wear the seat belt When driving with the roll over safety bar swivelled downward e g driving through a low passageway do not wear the seat belt 8 Code 028 5727 0 Do not enter the working area 9 Code 69198 5722 0 Do not enter the swivel area 10 Code 69198 5784 0 Read the operating instructions and make sure you have understood the man...

Page 19: ...Safety rules 19 12 Code 040 4958 0 Do not touch hot parts such as exhaust muffler etc 13 Code 128 5776 0 Keep away from fan and drive belt 14 Code 028 5724 0 Radiator Risk of scalding ...

Page 20: ...Safety rules 20 15 Code RA028 5746 0 K008 3 15 Code RA138 5746 0 U10 3 ...

Page 21: ...ed against restarting starter switch in STOP position and key removed Control lever lock for the K008 3 If the control lever lock 1 is in the top position the control lever is out of service The boom swing the driving function and the dozer functions are not secured by the control lever lock Control lever lock for the U10 3 If the control lever lock 1 is in the front position the control lever is ...

Page 22: ... the swivel frame and the track frame have to be aligned together in a parallel position Manually stopping the engine If the electrical system fails the engine can be shut off manually To stop the engine Open the engine compartment cover 1 Page 74 To stop the engine push lever 1 in direction of arrow until the engine is stationary Caution Do not touch the fan wheel risk of injury ...

Page 23: ...e them immediately with clear water and subsequently seek medical aid Do not allow hydraulic oil to contact the skin or clothing Skin parts which may have come in contact with hy draulic oil must be washed with water and soap immediately if possible Do this thoroughly and repeatedly otherwise there is a risk of damage to the skin Immediately take off any clothes dirtied or soaked with hydraulic oi...

Page 24: ...lifting gear is attached check that the specified safety inspections have been performed and the lifting gear is in perfect condition The excavator may only be lifted at the points provided Do not attach the lifting gear to any other grom mets or areas as this can lead to substantial damage Always adhere to the valid safety regulations for the lifting of loads The excavator must be secured with a ...

Page 25: ...Adhere to the safety rules page 12 and the safety rules for recovery page 24 A recovery is only allowed over a short distance and at walking speed 0 5 m s 1 0 m s Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the towing eye see figure on the excavator and to the towing vehicle The tow bar should be mounted at a right angle to the vehicles If the towing eye of the excavator is not accessible a tow rope can als...

Page 26: ... shackles to the lifting eyes see figure on each side of the dozer Tension the lifting gear slightly with the crane see figure As soon as the lifting gear is attached to the exca vator press cloths between lifting gear and excava tor to protect the excavator Always keep the machine level Be sure that the centre line of the crane hook is aligned as exactly as possible with the rotation centre line ...

Page 27: ...urn or steer while driving up the ramps if necessary reverse the excavator and drive up again after realigning it Danger to life No person is allowed to stand in the loading area during movement Risk of crushing Take care during swivel operations the front attachments could thrust against the transport vehicle This could damage the transport vehicle and the excavator Turn swivel frame by 180 until...

Page 28: ... to the ground until the bucket linkage touches the loading area Secure the chains and the dozer blade with beams 2 Secure the excavator against sliding on the transport vehi cle with chocks or chains at the specified positions 1 note the vehicle weight Swivel the roll over safety bar downward page 59 ...

Page 29: ...Description of the excavator 29 DESCRIPTION OF THE EXCAVATOR Model Overview The excavator is supplied in two different models K008 3 and U10 3 Model K008 3 U10 3 ...

Page 30: ...and the table Dimensions of the K008 3 U10 3 All dimensions in mm A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T K008 3 245 300 700 860 2230 820 700 860 2870 2030 1720 1380 1120 1420 1940 200 180 2000 750 2750 3020 3070 U10 3 355 435 750 990 2230 900 750 990 3050 2210 1800 1550 1250 1420 2100 215 190 2310 670 2980 3330 3380 ...

Page 31: ...Description of the excavator 31 Arm version Name Type K008 3 Standard arm A 890 mm U10 3 Standard arm A 890 mm ...

Page 32: ...Pa kgf cm 22 5 0 23 24 5 0 25 Climbing per formance degrees 27 15 27 15 Performance Max lateral sway degrees 18 10 18 10 Dozer width x height mm 700x200 860x200 750x200 990x200 Left rad degrees 0 96 55 0 96 55 Swing angle of the boom Right rad degrees 1 05 60 0 96 55 Max volume theoretical L min 21 21 MPa 16 7 17 7 Auxiliary port connector Max pressure bar 170 180 Volume of the fuel reservoir L 12...

Page 33: ... towing eyes 5 Product ID number 6 Year of construction 7 Engine performance 8 Operating weight 9 Model name 10 Manufacturer 11 Representative Equipment The standard equipment of the excavator can be enhanced by optional equipment accessories Standard equipment The different models have the following standard equipment Spare parts list Protective cover for the operating instructions Operating inst...

Page 34: ... Boom 10 Idler 2 Arm cylinder 11 Swing block 3 Boom cylinder 12 Dozer cylinder 4 Control console 13 Dozer blade 5 Operator s seat 14 Bucket 6 Engine hood 15 Bucket linkage 1 7 Drive sprocket 16 Bucket linkage 2 and 3 8 Drive unit 17 Arm 9 Swivel frame 18 Bucket cylinder ...

Page 35: ...t 5 Seat belt 6 Lever for the engine hood 7 Swivel frame lock 8 Roll over safety bar Control console The control console see figure includes the following compo nents 1 Left control lever 2 Left drive lever 3 Right drive lever 4 Right control lever 5 Horn switch 6 Dozer control lever 7 Starter switch 8 Boom swing pedal 9 Displays and indicators 10 Fast drive position pedal only for U 10 3 11 Contr...

Page 36: ...trol lever are described in the Controls section page 37 7 Starter switch The starter switch serves as the master switch for the entire machine and as switch for pre glowing and starting the engine 8 Boom swing pedal This pedal is used to swing the boom right and left 9 Displays and indicators The functions of the displays and indicators are described in the Displays and indicators section page 37...

Page 37: ...as soon as the engine has started 4 Time meter The time meter indicates in intervals of 0 1 hours i e 6 minutes the hours of operation of the machine The time meter even continues when the engine has stopped but the starter switch is still in the RUN position 5 Coolant temperature indicator The warning lamp lights up when the temperature of the coolant lies outside of the normal range Controls The...

Page 38: ...ol lever 5 Dozer control lever The dozer control lever is used to raise or lower the dozer blade Pushing the lever forward lowers the dozer blade and pulling it back raises it 6 Boom swing pedal This pedal is used to swing the boom right and left 7 Control lever lock The control lever lock prevents the operator from inadvertently activating the control levers 8 Auxiliary port pedal The auxiliary p...

Page 39: ...orking light For illuminating the working area a working light 1 is installed to the right of the boom This light can be switched on and off using the switch 2 Fuse box The fuse box 1 is positioned to next to the radiator under the engine hood Main fuse The main fuse 1 is positioned near the oil dipstick ...

Page 40: ...s 40 Battery The battery 1 is positioned behind the engine under the engine hood Tray The tray 1 is positioned at the rear of the operator s seat Tool compartment The tool compartment 1 is located below the operator s seat ...

Page 41: ...Assembly and functions 41 Fuel tank filler opening The fuel tank filler opening 1 is positioned to the left in front of the engine under the engine hood ...

Page 42: ... lockable engine hood 1 Radiator 11 Exhaust silencer 2 Coolant expansion reservoir 12 Fuel reservoir 3 Cock 13 Engine 4 Fuel filter with water separator 14 Oil filler cap 5 Battery 15 Main fuse 6 Engine hood lock 16 Oil dipstick 7 Hydraulic oil tank cap 17 Oil filter 8 Hydraulic oil tank 18 Alternator 9 Preliminary fuel filter 19 Fuse box 10 Air filter 20 Engine stop knob ...

Page 43: ... the boom swing pedal and the auxiliary port pedal activate the valve for the corresponding cylinders drive unit or the implement itself The hydraulic oil tank contains the suction filter and the return filter 1 Cap 3 Sight glass for hydraulic oil level 2 Hydraulic oil tank 4 Hydraulic oil pump ...

Page 44: ...tor The accumulator allows the boom and the arm to be lowered in case of an engine failure The drive levers the boom swing pedal and the auxiliary port pedal activate the valve for the corresponding cylinders drive unit or the implement itself The hydraulic oil tank contains the suction filters and the return filter 1 Cap 4 Hydraulic oil pump 2 Hydraulic oil tank 5 Accumulator 3 Sight glass for hy...

Page 45: ...ich allows the operator to use the crawler as a step Always stop the engine when leaving the excavator In exceptional cases e g for troubleshooting the excavator can also be left with the engine running The operator must make sure that the control levers are locked during such an operation The controls may only be used while the operator is sitting on the opera tor s seat During operation the oper...

Page 46: ...ines must be switched off in coordination with their owner or provider and secured against making them live again When approaching overhead power lines any possible movements of the excavator must be taken into consid eration Unevenness of the ground or sloping the excavator can reduce the safe distance Wind can cause the overhead power lines to sway thus reducing the safe distance In case of a po...

Page 47: ...speed Operating the excavator For a safe excavator operation see the following sections Pre operational services For the performance of the services the excavator must be parked on level ground and the key must be removed Also the control levers and the swivel frame have to be locked page 21 22 Open the engine compartment cover page 74 Always close the engine compartment cover after the work is do...

Page 48: ...w the LOW mark a short time after adding coolant the cooling system is leaky The excavator must only be started again after the fault is repaired Checking the radiator Check the radiator 1 for leaks and debris e g leaves If there are leaves or other debris at the radiator clean the radiator page 85 Checking the V belt Check the V belt 1 for cracks and proper tension It should be possible to depres...

Page 49: ... Checking the oil level of the hydraulic system To exactly assess the oil level all hydraulic cylin ders have to be extended half way see figure the boom has to be in line with the excavator the dozer has to be lowered to the ground and the extendable track width has to be set to standard track width Check the oil level in the sight glass 1 The oil level should be half way up the sight glass Caref...

Page 50: ...n the O position Lubrication Start the engine page 53 Position the boom arm bucket and dozer as shown in the figure Lock the control lever stop the engine and remove the ignition key See the Operating the controls during ex cavation work section page 63 Lubricate all grease points see figure below with grease see the Recommended lubricants section page 100 un til fresh grease emerges ...

Page 51: ...Operation 51 Wipe emerged grease off immediately and store dirty cleaning cloths in the containers provided for disposal ...

Page 52: ...e are locked page 21 22 Getting on the excavator Get on the excavator by using the crawler as a step Sit down on the operator s seat Adjusting the operator s seat Adjust the operator s seat so that fatigue free and comfortable working is possible It should be possible to operate all controls safely Horizontal seat adjustment seat stand off Pull the horizontal seat adjustment lever 1 up and slide t...

Page 53: ...ol levers are locked Starting and stopping the excavator is only allowed when the operator is sitting on the operator s seat Starting the engine When starting the excavator for the first time on a work day carry out the pre operational ser vices page 47 Before starting the engine make the necessary operator station adjustments page 52 If the engine does not start immediately cease the starting pro...

Page 54: ...engine oil pressure indicator 2 lights up and goes off after the engine has started The charge lamp 3 lights up and goes off after the engine has started The coolant temperature indicator 4 lights up and goes off after the engine has started Under cold engine conditions Turn the starter switch to the PREHEAT position for 5 to 15 seconds depending on the outside tempera ture Turn the starter switch...

Page 55: ...eration The operator must observe the indicators and displays after starting and during operation If the engine oil pressure indicator lights up during operation immediately stop the engine and contact skilled personnel If the charge lamp lights up during operation immediately stop the engine and contact skilled personnel If the fuel level indicator lights up there are only 2 L of fuel left Refuel...

Page 56: ...rve the following safety instructions Lock the swivel frame page 22 When working on slopes observe the tilt of the excavator see figure Max lateral sway 18 resp 10 Climbing performance 27 resp 15 Keep the bucket as low as possible when driving Check the ground for stability and verify if there are holes or other potential obstacles Approach overhangs and edges of ditches carefully as they could ca...

Page 57: ...e position To change the track width both track width cylin ders need to be either fully extended standard track width or retracted narrow track width Using the dozer control lever 1 adjust the desired track width To decrease the track width from 860 to 700 mm move the dozer control lever forward figure position To increase the track width from 700 to 860 mm move the dozer control lever backward f...

Page 58: ...3 For models with extendable track width adjust the desired track width prior to operation To do this Move the selector lever for the dozer extendable track width 1 fully to the right figure position To change the track width both track width cylin ders need to be either fully extended standard track width or retracted narrow track width Using the dozer control lever 1 adjust the desired track wid...

Page 59: ...ow to standard Swivelling the roll over safety bar upward and downward and locking it Position the front attachments as illustrated Turn off the engine page 55 Pull out the safety bolts 1 and 2 Pull out the locking bolts 3 and 4 Grasp the upper part 5 of the safety bar firmly with both hands at the highest point possible above the swivel joints Slowly swivel the upper part of the safety bar downwa...

Page 60: ...zer is not at the front as shown in the figure but at the rear the operation of the drive levers is exactly opposite Drive levers forward the excavator drives backwards Fast drive position U 10 3 To drive faster press the fast drive position button 1 while driving When the fast drive position pedal is no longer acti vated the machine automatically returns to the normal drive position When driving ...

Page 61: ...on Leave the right drive lever in neutral push the left drive lever forward In this case the turning radius is determined by the right track A The excavator makes a right turn Turning on the spot Move the drive levers in opposite directions The tracks will turn in opposite directions The centre of the vehicle is the turning axis A Turning on the spot to the right ...

Page 62: ... turning on sharp objects or over steps causes excessive wear on the rubber crawlers and will lead to breaking of the rubber crawler or cause the crawler running surface and the steel inserts to be cut Make sure that no foreign objects get stuck in the rubber crawler Foreign objects lead to excessive crawler wear and can cause it to break Keep oil products away from the rubber crawlers Remove any ...

Page 63: ...duces the stress on the bucket When working in water the water should only reach up the lower edge of the swivel frame After using the machine in water always grease the pins at the bucket and arm with grease until the old lubricating grease emerges When digging with the boom above the dozer make sure that the boom cylinder does not come into con tact with the dozer It is not allowed to use the ex...

Page 64: ... Right control lever 1 2 3 4 Lower boom Raise boom Bucket crowd Bucket dump Left control lever A B C D Arm dump Arm crowd Swivel frame to the left Swivel frame to the right Operating the boom To raise the boom pull the right control lever back figure position To lower the boom push the right control lever forward figure position Watch the boom during lowering so that the boom or the bucket teeth d...

Page 65: ...e boom moves as shown in the figure Operating the arm To dump the arm push the left control lever 1 forward figure To crowd the arm pull the left control lever back figure position The arm moves as shown in the figure ...

Page 66: ...ket in take care that the teeth do not hit the dozer blade The bucket moves as shown in the figure Swivelling the swivel frame No person is allowed to stand in the swivel area during the movement Swivel carefully to avoid any contact of the front attachments with adjacent objects To turn anticlockwise move the left control lever 1 to the left figure To turn clockwise move the left control lever to...

Page 67: ...nt attachments with adjacent objects Tilt the boom swing pedal figure below position 1 The auxiliary port pedal figure below position 1 can be secured against inadvertent operation by lowering its rear part When the boom swing pedal is not in use tilt the rear part of the boom swing pedal forward To swing clockwise press the boom swing pedal downward onto the rear part figure position To swing the...

Page 68: ...rding to the corresponding operating instructions at the supply connection P 1 and the return flow connection T 2 If the auxiliary port has not been in use over a long period of time dirt may have accumulated on the pipe connections of the supply connection P 1 Before installing the implement drain approx 0 1 L of hydraulic oil at the supply connection P Catch the drained hydraulic oil in a contai...

Page 69: ...e locking screw in the mat drill a suitable hole Placing out of operation Park the excavator in such a way that it can not move and is secured against unauthorised use Drive the excavator on level ground The machine should be parked under a roof All hydraulic cylinders have to be extended half way see figure the boom has to be in line with the excavator the dozer has to be lowered to the ground an...

Page 70: ... turned on Press the button again to switch off During work on public roads other road users must not be blinded Cold weather operation Operating the excavator at an ambient temperature below 5 C is regarded as cold weather operation Necessary preparations prior to the winter season If necessary replace the engine oil and hydraulic oil with those of the specified viscosities Only use regular diese...

Page 71: ...gine warm up for approx 10 minutes rather than 5 minutes at idle speed Jump starting the excavator Only a vehicle or starting device with a 12V power supply may be used The operator must remain seated on the operator s place the battery jumper cables must be connected by a second person Make the battery accessible and remove the positive terminal cover Position the other vehicle or starting machin...

Page 72: ...e speed Open the engine hood page 74 To stop the engine push lever 1 in direction of arrow until the engine is stationary Caution Do not touch the fan wheel risk of injury The excavator may only be taken back into operation after the malfunction has been eliminated Refuelling the excavator When refuelling the excavator smoking an open flame or other sources of ignition are not al lowed The danger ...

Page 73: ... to the RUN position The electrical fuel pump will bleed the fuel system automatically within approx 60 s If the bleeding was insufficient the engine will stop again In this case repeat the procedure Replacing the fuses Defective fuses may only be replaced with fuses of the same type and same rating The bypassing of fuses for example with a wire is not allowed If the malfunction can not be remedie...

Page 74: ... horn 5 A Time meter fuel pump indicators control 5 A Timer relay 15 A Engine stop solenoid Opening and closing the engine hood Pull lever 1 up and tilt the engine hood 2 backward The engine hood will stay in the open position because of the mounting To close pull up the lever 1 at the mounting 2 then flip the engine hood forward until it snaps in ...

Page 75: ...tion a helmet and protective gloves During attaching and detaching chippings and burrs may occur at the bolts or bushings These may cause severe injuries Never use your fingers for the alignment of the components link bucket arm The components may sever your fingers by uncontrolled movements ...

Page 76: ... personnel During troubleshooting the safety on and around the excavator must always be ensured If troubleshooting of the excavator calls for the bucket being raised the operator may not stand in the area of the front attachments unless the front attachments are secured against inadvertent lowering by suitable meas ures Troubleshooting Pre operational services Malfunction Possible cause Repair Sta...

Page 77: ...k the cooling system for leaks Please contact your KUBOTA dealer Coolant temperature too high overheated V belt too loose Check and adjust the V belt ten sion page 85 V belt too loose Check and adjust the V belt ten sion page 85 Charge lamp lights up Defective fuse in fuse box Replace the fuses page 73 Deviation in driving direction of excavator Crawler tension adjusted incor rectly Check and adju...

Page 78: ...aulty battery charger circuit Charging error Check the V belt When the V belt is OK let the engine run until indicator goes out If the indicator does not go out contact skilled personnel Red Coolant temperature too high Park the machine at a safe location and allow the engine to continue idling Turn off the engine only after it has idled about 5 min Check the cooling system for leaks Check coolant...

Page 79: ... starting by removal of the key The bucket must always be lowered to the ground for servicing The bucket must always be lowered to the ground for servicing When defects are detected during servicing or maintenance the excavator may only be operated after the defects are remedied Repairs may only be carried out by trained personnel When carrying out maintenance and care activities always make sure ...

Page 80: ...ront end attachments daily 50 Check the radiator daily 48 Check the electric cables and connections daily 97 Check the V belt daily 48 Tracks and chassis clean visually inspect and check the tension weekly 50 h 95 Battery service 50 h 92 Drain the water from the fuel tank 50 h 90 Lubricate the swivel gear 50 h 94 Check the water separator 50 h 50 Check the fuel lines and hoses 200 h 98 Check clean...

Page 81: ... front end attachments daily 50 Check the radiator daily 48 Check the electric cables and connections daily 97 Check the V belt daily 48 Tracks and chassis clean visually inspect and check the tension weekly 50 h 95 Battery service 50 h 92 Drain the water from the fuel tank 50 h 90 Lubricate the swivel gear 50 h 94 Check the water separator 50 h 50 Check the fuel lines and hoses 200 h 98 Check cle...

Page 82: ...Change the running gear and track roller oil Please contact your KUBOTA dealer 2000 h Check the alternator and starter motor Please contact your KUBOTA dealer 2000 h Check the electric cables and connections Please contact your KUBOTA dealer annually 97 Safety inspection annually 102 Replace the fuel lines and hoses Please contact your KUBOTA dealer every 2 years 98 Change the coolant every 2 year...

Page 83: ... 89 Change the running gear and track roller oil Please contact your KUBOTA dealer 2000 h Check the alternator and starter motor Please contact your KUBOTA dealer 2000 h Check electric cables and connections Please contact your KUBOTA dealer annually 97 Safety inspection annually 102 Replace the fuel lines and hoses Please contact your KUBOTA dealer every 2 years 98 Change the coolant every 2 year...

Page 84: ...nce Adhere to the instructions for regular servicing to keep the excavator in good condition Refilling the coolant Check the antifreeze content with an antifreeze tester that is qualified for 25 C The antifreeze portion of the coolant should not exceed 50 Open the engine hood page 74 Open the coolant expansion reservoir cap while the engine is cold and fill pre mixed coolant up to the FULL mark 1 ...

Page 85: ...hould be approx 10 mm Check the V belt for proper condition and cracks To tighten the V belt loosen the mounting screws 2 and 4 swing the alternator 3 Tighten the fastening screws and check the tension of the V belt Close the engine compartment cover Checking the coolant hoses Carry out the inspection while the engine is cold Open the engine hood page 74 Check all hose connections to the engine co...

Page 86: ...ike the oil filter in accordance with the applicable environment protection regulations Open the engine compartment cover page 74 Draining the engine oil Remove the oil drain plug 1 and let the engine oil drain into the oil drain pan Install the oil drain plug using a new seal Replacing the oil filter Place an oil drain pan under the oil filter and remove the oil filter 1 with a filter wrench by t...

Page 87: ...top the engine immediately and contact trained personnel Let the engine run for approx 4 minutes and then stop it Check the oil level after 5 minutes Pull out the oil dipstick 1 and wipe it with a clean cloth Insert the oil dipstick completely and pull it out again The oil level should be in the A area If the oil level is too low add engine oil When the oil level is too high or too low the engine ...

Page 88: ... do this spray water without additives into the cooling system with a hose through the filler opening until clear water emerges at the outlet Close the central drain plug Remove the coolant expansion reservoir 1 and drain it cleaning it if necessary Refit the reservoir Fill the premixed coolant into the radiator and expansion reservoir Do not operate the cooling system with pure water even in summ...

Page 89: ...lacing it Renew the outer filter element if it is damaged or too much dust has accumulated on it Do not clean the filter element with fluids Never operate the engine without the air filter ele ments Clean the outer filter element with compressed air max 5 bar from the inside out without damaging the filter ele ment Wear eye protection for this service Insert the outer air filter element and the co...

Page 90: ...semble the components in the order shown in the figure above Tighten the filter cup retainer 4 by hand Do not use a tool Set the cock vertical to the O position Bleed the fuel system page 73 Check the water separator for leaks at the same time Close the engine hood Draining water from the fuel tank Place a container with a minimum capacity of 20 L under the fuel drain plug Remove the drain plug 1 ...

Page 91: ...ure the boom has to be in line with the excavator the dozer blade has to be lowered to the ground and the ex tendable track width has to be set to standard track width Open the engine hood page 74 Remove the oil filler cap 1 Insert a clean funnel into the filler port Fill hydraulic oil to half way up the sight glass 1 Screw in the oil filler cap Start the excavator and operate all control function...

Page 92: ... close the engine hood after the work is done Battery service Regular maintenance can extend the life cycle of the battery considerably Check the battery 1 for tightness tighten with nuts 3 and 4 if necessary Check the battery terminal 2 and 5 for cleanliness clean ing it if necessary and covering it with petroleum jelly Be careful when cleaning the positive terminal risk of short circuit Do not u...

Page 93: ...e side so that contact with the negative terminal is excluded Remove the positive terminal cover Connect the battery charger to the battery according to the regulations of the charger manufacturer Choose the normal gentle charging method Clean the battery after charging and replenish the electrolyte if necessary Checking the battery Charge the battery page 93 Check the acid density with a hydromet...

Page 94: ...nect the negative terminal of the battery install the negative terminal cover Lubrication The following describes all non daily lubricating tasks at the attachments Greasing the swivel gear Fill grease through the grease nipple 1 with a grease gun Grease at each 90 position of the swivel gear Fill approx 50 g of grease 20 30 shots with the grease gun See the Recommended lubricants section page 100...

Page 95: ...he starter switch to the STOP position and remove the key before the next greasing procedure Greasing the bucket bolts Start the engine page 53 Position the bucket as illustrated Lock the control lever stop the engine and remove the key See the Operating the controls during excavation work section page 63 Lubricate all grease points 1 with grease until fresh grease emerges See the Recommended lubr...

Page 96: ...hments onto the ground and raise the excavator about 200 mm off the ground Have a guide supervise the procedure Support the excavator with appropriate backing material observing the vehicle weight Checking the crawler tension The crawler seam 1 is half way between the idler and sprocket Check the crawler sag as shown in the figure Crawler sag A 10 15 mm If the crawler sag is more than 15 mm adjust...

Page 97: ...crawler The following description applies to the excavator type U10 3 Greasing the pilot valve linkage Pull up the rubber boot on the control lever 3 Lubricate the u joint 1 below the plate 2 with grease See the Recommended lubricants section page 100 Insert the rubber boot in the console Carry out the service for the second control lever Checking the electric cables and connections Check all acce...

Page 98: ...Missing torques can be requested from KUBOTA Tightening torque for screws Nm kgf m 4 T 4 6 7 T 8 8 9 T 9 8 10 9 M 6 7 8 9 3 0 8 0 95 9 8 11 3 1 0 1 15 12 3 14 2 1 25 1 45 M 8 17 7 20 6 1 8 2 1 23 5 27 5 2 4 2 8 29 4 34 3 3 0 3 5 M 10 39 2 45 1 4 0 4 6 48 1 55 9 4 9 5 7 60 8 70 6 6 2 7 2 M 12 62 8 72 6 6 4 7 4 77 5 90 2 7 9 9 2 103 0 117 7 10 5 12 0 M 14 107 9 125 5 11 0 12 8 123 6 147 1 12 6 15 0 ...

Page 99: ...x1 M12x1 5 17 30 35 8x1 M14x1 5 19 40 45 10x1 5 M16x1 5 22 60 65 12x1 5 M18x1 5 27 75 80 15x1 5 M22x1 5 30 90 100 16x2 M24x1 5 32 110 120 18x2 M26x1 5 36 130 140 22x2 M30x2 41 140 160 25x2 5 M36x2 27 60 65 15x1 5 M22x1 5 for ED 2 only Tightening torque for hydraulic adapters Thread Wrench size Torque in Nm Pipe size Thread 1 8 14 15 20 4x1 M10x1 0 1 8 17 25 35 6x1 M12x1 5 1 4 19 34 45 8x1 M14x1 5 ...

Page 100: ... Mobil Delvac 1320 XD 3 Extra 20W 20 Shell Rotella T30 XD 3 30 SAE 30 Shell Rimula 30 Mobil Delvac 1330 XD 3 Extra 30 Shell Rotella T40 XD 3 40 SAE 40 Shell Rimula 40 Mobil Delvac 1340 XD 3 Extra 40 In summer or at high ambient temperatures SAE 50 Shell Rimula 50 Mobil Delvac 1350 1 All weather engine oil Multipurpose Shell Rotella T15W XD 3 15W40 XD 3 Extra 15W 40 MIL L 2104C MIL L 2104D SAE 75 S...

Page 101: ...airs are carried out on supporting parts for example welding on frame parts the work must be checked by an expert After repairs the excavator may only be taken into operation if its proper operation has been determined For this check particular attention must be paid to the repaired parts and the safety devices ...

Page 102: ... not be influenced by personal economic or company interests The inspection is a visual and functional check of all components for condition and com pleteness and of the effectiveness of the safety devices The performance of the inspection must be documented as an inspection report containing at least the follow ing information Date and scope of the inspection indicating all pending checks Result ...

Page 103: ... Storage conditions The storage place must have a sufficient bearing capacity for the weight of the excavator The storage place must be frost free dry and well ventilated Measures before taking out of service Clean and dry the excavator thoroughly page 84 Check the hydraulic oil level add oil if necessary page 49 Change the engine oil and oil filter page 86 Drive the excavator to the storage place...

Page 104: ...3 Check the safety devices for proper operation Carry out pre operational services page 47 If defects are detected whilst starting the machine the exca vator may only be started up after the defects have been repaired If the safety inspection is due while the vehicle has been taken out of service the inspection must be per formed before start up Start the engine page 53 Run the excavator at idle a...

Page 105: ...ee table Arm version in the section Dimensions page 30 Do not lift loads which exceed the values indicated in the lifting capacity tables The values given in the tables apply only to level and hard grounds When working on soft ground the machine can tip over easily as the load is concentrated on one side only and the track or the dozer can dig into the ground The values given in the tables apply o...

Page 106: ...Lifting capacity of the excavator 106 Table Max lifting load during swivel operation 360 K008 3 Standard arm U10 3 Standard arm ...

Page 107: ...5 GL 0 6 0 0 61 3 4 0 35 2 2 0 23 1 5 0 16 500 4 9 0 50 2 9 0 30 1 9 0 20 1000 3 6 0 37 2 1 0 22 1 3 0 13 1500 2000 2500 Lifting capacity over front end dozer blade up MODEL K008 3 SPECIFICATION RUBBER CRAWLER KBM Standard ARM kN t LOAD RADIUS mm Height mm Mini mum 1500 2000 2500 Maxi mum 4500 4000 3500 3000 2500 2000 1 5 0 15 1500 1 5 0 15 1000 2 3 0 24 1 5 0 15 1 0 0 10 500 2 1 0 22 1 4 0 14 1 0...

Page 108: ...GL 0 2 9 0 29 1 6 0 16 1 1 0 11 0 8 0 08 500 2 9 0 29 1 5 0 16 1 0 0 11 1000 2 9 0 30 1 5 0 16 1 0 0 11 1500 2000 2500 Lifting capacity over front end dozer blade down MODEL U10 3 SPECIFICATION RUBBER CRAWLER KBM Standard ARM kN t LOAD RADIUS mm Height mm Mini mum 1500 2000 2500 Maxi mum 4500 4000 3500 3000 2500 2000 1 7 0 17 1500 1 8 0 18 1 7 0 17 1000 2 9 0 29 2 2 0 22 1 8 0 18 500 4 1 0 42 2 5 ...

Page 109: ...1 0 9 0 09 GL 0 2 2 0 22 1 5 0 15 1 1 0 11 500 4 5 0 46 2 2 0 22 1 4 0 15 1 0 0 11 1000 2 2 0 22 1 4 0 15 1500 2000 2500 Lifting capacity over side track width 990 mm MODEL U10 3 SPECIFICATION RUBBER CRAWLER KBM Standard ARM kN t LOAD RADIUS mm Height mm Mini mum 1500 2000 2500 Maxi mum 4500 4000 3500 3000 2500 2000 1 5 0 15 1500 1 4 0 15 1 0 0 10 1000 2 2 0 22 1 4 0 14 1 0 0 10 500 1 9 0 20 1 3 0...

Page 110: ...ents For further accessories please contact your KUBOTA dealer or authorized retailer Accessories from other manufacturers may only be fitted after prior written approval from KUBOTA See also the Approved use section page 15 KUBOTA bucket accessories For further bucket accessories please contact your KUBOTA dealer or authorized retailer ...

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