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Page 1: ...MANUAL OPERATOR S MANUAL UTILITY VEHICLE 1TMXL00001A01 This OHRV is equipped with exhaust and evaporative emission controls The removal or modification of evaporative or exhaust emission related parts on this OHRV is illegal Violators may be subject to civil and or criminal penalties as provided under California and federal law ...

Page 2: ...H LH ROPS rpm r s SAE CVT EPS Intended use This vehicle is designed solely for multipurpose off highway utility vehicle and intended for utility use also having the characteristics as mentioned in ANSI OPEI B71 9 2016 Multipurpose Off Highway Utility Vehicles KUBOTA Corporation is Since its inception in 1890 KUBOTA Corporation has grown to rank as one of the major firms in Japan To achieve this st...

Page 3: ...uel Level Gasoline Fuel Hourmeter Elapsed Operating Hours Engine Coolant Temperature Brake Fluid Parking Brake Battery Charging Condition Engine Oil Pressure Turn Signal Hazard Engine Rotational Speed Engine Stop Engine Run Starter Control Engine Warning EPS Warning Differential Lock Differential Lock Hold Steering Wheel Tilt Control Hazard Warning Lights Headlight low beam Headlight high beam Aud...

Page 4: ...t will help you become familiar with the operation of the vehicle and contains many helpful hints about vehicle maintenance This manual contains instructions for minor maintenance but information about major repairs is outlined in the KUBOTA Work Shop Manual and should be performed only by a KUBOTA Dealer Technician It is KUBOTA s policy to utilize as quickly as possible every advance in our resea...

Page 5: ... the first 50 hours 30 2 Changing lubricating oil for new vehicles 30 STARTING THE VEHICLE 30 1 Locking and unlocking the door 30 2 Seat belt 31 3 Tilt steering wheel if equipped 31 4 Head light switch 31 5 Hazard light switch if equipped 32 6 Turn signal light switch if equipped 32 7 Horn button 32 8 Brake pedal 33 9 Range gear shift lever 33 10 4WD lever 34 11 Parking brake lever 34 12 Speed con...

Page 6: ...r spring adjustment 47 TOWING AND TRANSPORTING 48 TOWING AND TRANSPORTING 48 1 Rear trailer hitch if equipped 48 2 Front trailer hitch if equipped 48 3 Winch mount bracket 48 4 Transport the vehicle safely 49 MAINTENANCE 50 SERVICE INTERVALS 50 LUBRICANTS FUEL AND COOLANT 53 PERIODIC SERVICE 55 HOW TO OPEN THE HOOD AND TILT THE SEAT 55 1 Hood 55 2 Seat 55 HOW TO RAISE THE CARGO BED 56 1 Raising an...

Page 7: ... 2 Checking brake light switch 72 3 Adjusting parking brake 72 4 Replacing engine oil filter 72 5 Checking spark plug condition and gap 73 6 Checking engine valve clearance 73 EVERY 400 HOURS OR 12000 KM 73 1 Changing transmission fluid 73 2 Changing front axle case oil 74 EVERY 1000 HOURS OR EVERY 1 YEAR 74 1 Replacing air cleaner primary element and secondary element 74 EVERY 1 YEAR 75 1 Checkin...

Page 8: ...lacing light bulb 82 STORAGE 83 VEHICLE STORAGE 83 REMOVING THE VEHICLE FROM STORAGE 83 TROUBLESHOOTING 85 ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING 85 BATTERY TROUBLESHOOTING 86 MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING 87 OPTIONS 88 LIST OF OPTIONS 88 INDEX 89 4 RTV XG850 ...

Page 9: ...2 Seat belt 3 Handhold 4 Side door 5 Side retention A Passenger Always use the seat belts Check the seat belts regularly and replace if frayed or damaged Do not operate the vehicle or any implement attached to it while under the influence of alcohol medication controlled substances or while fatigued Carefully check the vicinity before operating the vehicle or any implement attached to it Check for...

Page 10: ...rting engine or operating levers or controls Never start engine while standing on the ground Before starting the engine make sure that all levers are in their neutral positions that the parking brake is engaged Do not start engine by shorting across starter terminals or bypassing the safety start switch The vehicle may start in gear and move if normal starting circuitry is bypassed Be sure that th...

Page 11: ... slopes If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not operate on it Stay off slopes too steep for safe operation 2 Driving forward out of a ditch mired condition or up a steep slope increases the risk of a vehicle to be upset backward Always back out of these situations Extra caution is required with 4 wheel drive mode because the increased traction can give the operator false...

Page 12: ... the engine and remove the key Make sure that the vehicle has come to a complete stop before dismounting Avoid parking on steep slopes if at all possible park on a firm and level surface if not park across a slope chock the wheels and always with attachment on the ground Failure to comply with this warning may allow the vehicle to move and could cause injury or death 1 Parking brake lever TRANSPOR...

Page 13: ...roper equipment Always maintain the correct tire pressure Do not inflate tires above the recommended pressure shown in the operator s manual Securely support the vehicle when changing wheels Make sure that wheel bolts and nuts have been tightened to the specified torque Do not work under any hydraulically supported devices They can settle suddenly leak down or be accidentally lowered If it is nece...

Page 14: ...SAFETY LABELS SAFE OPERATION 10 RTV XG850 ...

Page 15: ...SAFE OPERATION RTV XG850 11 ...

Page 16: ...SAFE OPERATION 12 RTV XG850 ...

Page 17: ...SAFE OPERATION RTV XG850 13 ...

Page 18: ...SAFE OPERATION 14 RTV XG850 ...

Page 19: ...d or missing safety labels with new labels from your local KUBOTA Dealer If a component with safety label s attached is replaced with a new part make sure new label s is are attached in the same location s as the replaced component Attach new safety labels by applying on a clean dry surface and pressing any bubbles to the outside edge SAFE OPERATION RTV XG850 15 ...

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Page 21: ... of purchase Name of dealer to be filled in by purchaser Serial number Engine Transmission ROPS 1 Vehicle identification plate 2 Product identification number 3 ROPS serial number Vehicle type on 1 Vehicle type RTV XG850 1 Engine serial number 2 Transmission assy serial number WARRANTY This vehicle is warranted under the KUBOTA Limited Express Warranty a copy of which may be obtained from your sel...

Page 22: ...sion Front 4 wheel independent suspension Rear Dimensions Length mm in 3093 119 6 Width mm in 1605 63 2 Height overall mm in 2020 79 5 Front tread centers mm in 1320 52 Rear tread centers mm in 1320 52 Wheelbase mm in 2045 80 5 Ground clearance front axle mm in 249 9 8 rear axle mm in 251 9 9 Turning diameter m ft 8 0 26 2 Max rolling weight towing capacity kg lbs Level ground 907 2 2000 Steep gro...

Page 23: ...andard Body color Orange Black 1 Measured by manufacturer NOTE The company reserves the right to change the specifications without notice The values in Ground clearance and Weight are those of the machine equipped with the tires in the table above TRAVELING SPEEDS Range gear shift lever position RTV XG850 Traveling speeds km h mph Low 40 6 25 2 High 64 4 40 Reverse 35 0 21 7 TRAVELING SPEEDS SPECI...

Page 24: ... the warranty Cargo bed Max cargo loading weight W1 should not exceed CBC and PCL CBC cargo bed capacity 454 kg 1000 lbs PCL permissible cargo load is determined by the following calculus equation PCL PC operator passenger opt acc weight PC payload capacity opt option acc accessory Rear trailer hitch Max rolling weight W2 907 kg 2000 lbs level ground Max rolling weight W2 703 kg 1550 lbs steep gro...

Page 25: ... ROPS 2 Front hood 55 3 Headlight 31 4 Winch mount bracket 48 5 Front trailer hitch bracket 48 6 Battery 67 7 Front guard if equipped 8 Door 30 9 Handhold 10 Front trailer hitch if equipped 48 11 Side retention LOCATION OF PARTS INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS RTV XG850 21 ...

Page 26: ...gear shift lever 33 11 Tilt lever if equipped 31 12 Front work light switch if equipped 13 Electric bed lift switch if equipped 14 12 V accessory plug 37 15 Glove box cover if equipped 38 16 Liquid crystal display 35 Illustrated contents 1 Seat belts 31 2 Operator s seat 55 3 Passenger seat 55 4 4WD lever 34 5 Differential lock pedal 38 6 Differential lock holder 38 7 Parking brake lever 34 INSTRU...

Page 27: ... 44 3 Tail lamp Combination lamp if equipped 31 4 Muffler 70 5 Rear trailer hitch bracket 48 6 Fuel tank cap 57 7 Rear trailer hitch if equipped 48 8 Rear work light if equipped 9 Backup beeper if equipped INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS RTV XG850 23 ...

Page 28: ...36 3 Coolant temperature gauge 36 4 Fuel gauge 35 5 Turn signal indicator if equipped Hazard signal indicator if equip ped 6 4WD indicator 34 7 Easy Checker 35 8 Range gear shift position 33 9 High beam indicator 10 Tachometer 37 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS INSTRUMENT PANEL 24 RTV XG850 ...

Page 29: ...evel Check transmission fluid level Check brake fluid level Check coolant level Clean grill radiator screen when used in a dusty place Clean around exhaust pipe and muffler Check intake sediment drain cap Check brake pedal and pads Check parking brake Check indicators gauges and meters Check lights Check seat belt ROPS doors and side retentions Check wheel tightening torque Check joint boots Check...

Page 30: ... regarding safe operation can be found in a different section See SAFE OPERATION on page 5 IMPORTANT Do not use starting fluid or ether To protect the battery and the starter make sure that the starter is not continuously turned for more than 10 seconds STARTING THE ENGINE 1 Make sure the cargo bed is lowered 2 Make sure the parking brake is set 1 Parking brake lever 2 Release button A Pull to PAR...

Page 31: ...t warning lamp 7 comes on IMPORTANT Daily checks with the Easy Checker only are not sufficient Never fail to conduct daily checks carefully by referring to the daily check See DAILY CHECK on page 57 NOTE For further details of Easy Checker see Easy Checker on page 35 6 Turn the key to START position and release when the engine starts IMPORTANT Because of safety devices the engine will not start ex...

Page 32: ...n neutral and set the parking brake 3 Turn the key to OFF 4 Remove the key WARMING UP THE ENGINE WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Be sure to set the parking brake during warm up Be sure to set the range gear shift lever to the NEUTRAL position during warm up 1 For 5 to 10 minutes after engine start up allow engine to warm up without applying any load This is to allow oil to reach every par...

Page 33: ...sitive red or pos terminal of the helper battery 6 Clamp the other cable to the negative black or neg terminal of the helper battery 7 Clamp the other end to the engine block or frame of the disabled vehicle as far from the dead battery as possible 8 Start the helper vehicle and let its engine run for a few moments Start the disabled vehicle 9 Disconnect the jumper cables in the exact reverse orde...

Page 34: ...re not accustomed to each other Small pieces of metal grit may develop during the operation of the vehicle and this may wear out or damage the parts Therefore care should be taken to change the lubricating oil a little earlier than would ordinarily be required For further details of change interval hours see MAINTENANCE on page 50 STARTING THE VEHICLE WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Read ...

Page 35: ... Seat belt 3 Tilt steering wheel if equipped Adjust the steering wheel to proper position The steering wheel can be adjusted while the tilt lever is pulled 1 Tilt lever P PULL 4 Head light switch The head light switch is operative when the key switch is in the ON position Turn on the key switch and turn the head light switch clockwise the following head lights light up on the switch Turn the head ...

Page 36: ...ht switch counter clockwise When the left or right signal is activated the indicated turning light will flash and the other will stay on The indicator lamp at the instrument panel also flashes like the above NOTE The turn signal light switch is only operative when the key switch is in the ON position If the hazard light switch is pressed to the ON position while the turn signal is activated the in...

Page 37: ...es IMPORTANT Shift the range gear shift lever L H N R or 4WD lever only when the vehicle is completely stopped Shift the range gear shift lever only when the engine is at low idle Range gear shift position display The range gear shift position is displayed on the LCD panel 1 Range gear shift position 1 The range gear shift lever can only be shifted when vehicle is completely stopped and the speed ...

Page 38: ...4WD indicator comes on Tires will wear quickly if front wheel drive is engaged on paved roads Front wheel drive is effective for the following jobs When greater pulling force is needed such as working in a wet field when pulling a trailer or when working with a front end blade When working in sandy soil 11 Parking brake lever To release the parking brake depress the brake pedal push release button...

Page 39: ...ion and it does not go off when the engine is accelerated check level of engine oil See Checking engine oil level on page 59 Electrical charge If the alternator is not charging the battery the Easy Checker will come on If this should happen during operation check the electrical charging system or consult your local KUBOTA Dealer Low brake fluid level If the brake fluid goes below the prescribed le...

Page 40: ...rning lamps go off wait for 5 minutes and stop the engine See TROUBLESHOOTING on page 85 4 Hourmeter odometer and error code Hourmeter When the key is turned to the ON position and the engine is not running the hourmeter is displayed The hourmeter indicates in 5 digits the hours the vehicle has been used the last digit indicates 1 10 of an hour Odometer When the key is the ON position and the engi...

Page 41: ...ower all implements to the ground Leaving transmission in gear with the engine stopped will not prevent vehicle from rolling Do not park the vehicle over litter or weeds or bushes Do not park the vehicle near flammable material When parking the vehicle inside a garage ensure proper air circulation Stop the engine and remove the key 1 Stop the vehicle on a level surface 2 To set the parking brake d...

Page 42: ...r death due to loss of steering control Do not operate the vehicle at high speed with differential lock engaged Do not attempt to turn with the differential lock engaged Be sure to release the differential lock before making a turn in field conditions If one of the rear wheels should slip step on the differential lock pedal Both wheels will then turn together reducing slippage Differential lock is...

Page 43: ...amps Be cautious when visibility is limited as you may not be able to see obstacles in your path 3 Driving in reverse WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Turn around look down and behind you before backing up to be sure there are no obstacles or people in your way Depress speed control pedal gradually and reverse cautiously To stop while driving in reverse take your foot off the speed control...

Page 44: ...s of control or tipping 6 Hills WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Do not turn sideways on a hill or the vehicle may roll over Always go straight up or down the hill Slow down until you can get a clean view of the other side at the crest of a hill If the engine stalls on a steep slope roll slowly straight down using the brake Stop and look for obstacles before descending a hill OPERATING THE...

Page 45: ... death Do not drive through water whenever it is possible Drive slowly across shallow water and choose a location to enter and exit the water where the banks are not too steep or slippery Before entering water check for rocks holes or other obstacles that may cause overturn stuck or submerged Never operate the vehicle in the fast flowing water or in water deeper than the bottom edge of the axle ca...

Page 46: ... 1 Rubber plug 2 CVT cover A Left rear tire OPERATING THE VEHICLE OPERATING TECHNIQUES 42 RTV XG850 ...

Page 47: ...with the cargo bed tilted may be hazardous Always lower the bed and latch the bed before driving Be careful not to put any part of your body such as hands or arms between the bed and vehicle Drive slowly when it is loaded Be sure to secure the load before driving 2 Max cargo load Never carry loads exceeding cargo bed capacity CBC and the permissible cargo load PCL CBC cargo bed capacity PCL PC ope...

Page 48: ...Cargo bed tailgate WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Do not apply a load to the tailgate while the tailgate is open as the wire loop may break resulting in injury or loss of load Do not place fingers or hands between the tailgate and the arm latch when closing or fingers or hands may be pinched For loading and unloading the tailgate of the cargo bed can be opened The tailgate is held level ...

Page 49: ... or death Always lower and latch the bed before driving Be careful not to catch any part of your body such as hands or arms between the bed and vehicle frame when lifting and lowering the bed To prevent injury use only the handgrips provided The cargo bed may be tilted 1 Release the latches on each side and then lift the bed with the handgrips 2 Support the bed in the raised position with the safe...

Page 50: ...flation pres sure 0 to less than 550 lbs 0 to less than 250 kg 25 x 10 12 HDWS ATV Front 120 kPa 1 2 kgf cm2 17 psi Rear 120 kPa 1 2 kgf cm2 17 psi 550 lbs or more 250 kg or more 25 x 10 12 HDWS ATV Front 120 kPa 1 2 kgf cm2 17 psi Rear 170 kPa 1 7 kgf cm2 24 psi 1 Ground A INSUFFICIENT B NORMAL C EXCESSIVE 2 Tire type and use Heavy duty work site tire HDWS All terrain vehicle tire ATV WHEELS WARN...

Page 51: ...justing the shock absorber springs turn the adjusting sleeves on the shock absorbers to the desired position with the hook wrench The spring adjustment operation is in the direction of 1 to 5 or from the direction of 5 to 1 Front and rear shock absorber position Position Spring Feeling Load 1 Weaker Soft Light 2 default 3 4 5 Stronger Hard Heavy IMPORTANT To avoid wear or damage do not change posi...

Page 52: ... equip ped A Maximum 8 9 inches 225 mm 2 Front trailer hitch if equipped WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Do not tow this vehicle unless all the functions of the vehicle are properly working since the malfunction of steering operation or braking may cause an accident Use the front trailer hitch for greater maneuverability in confined areas such as a barn Details regarding the front trailer...

Page 53: ... and or Local regulations for securement 1 Lower arm 2 Heavy duty strap A Front guard 1 Lower arm 2 Heavy duty strap A Rear stabilizer IMPORTANT Do not apply the straps and chains to the rear stabilizer Follow below when towing the vehicle Otherwise the vehicle s powertrain may get damaged Set the all shift levers to NEUTRAL position If possible start engine and select 2WD if creep speed is fitted...

Page 54: ...After 15000 km Ref Page 20 50 1500 100 3000 150 4500 200 6000 250 7500 300 9000 350 10500 400 12000 450 13500 500 15000 1 Engine start sys tem Check every 50 hrs 1500 km 63 2 Greasing Apply every 50 hrs 1500 km 63 1 3 Wheel fastener torque Check every 100 hrs 3000 km 65 2 4 Brake pad wear Check every 100 hrs 3000 km 65 5 Toe in Adjust every 100 hrs 3000 km 70 6 Battery condition Check every 100 hr...

Page 55: ...ust every 200 hrs 6000 km 72 2 17 Engine oil filter Replace every 200 hrs 6000 km 72 9 18 Spark plug condi tion and gap Check every 200 hrs 6000 km 73 6 Replace every 500 hrs 15000 km 6 19 Engine valve clearance Check every 200 hrs 6000 km 73 6 10 20 Transmission fluid Change every 400 hrs 12000 km 73 21 Front axle case oil Change every 400 hrs 12000 km 74 22 Brake hose and pipe Check every 1 year...

Page 56: ...and or conditions must be inspected and serviced more frequently 9 The initial 20 hours should not be a replacement cycle 10 Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service 11 Every 100 hours or every 3000 km whichever comes faster EPA emissions limited maintenance Any qualified repair shop or person may maintain replace or repair the emission control devices or systems on your vehicle See EMISS...

Page 57: ...FLUID 1 Oil amount when the oil level is at the upper level of the oil level gauge 2 KUBOTA UDT or SUPER UDT 2 fluid KUBOTA original transmission hydraulic fluid Greasing No of greasing points Capacity Type of grease Parking brake lever 2 Moderate amount Multipurpose EP2 Grease NLGI Grade No 2 Battery terminal 2 Cargo lift cylinder pivot 1 Until grease overflow Cargo bed pivot 2 Moderate amount 4W...

Page 58: ...e KUBOTA DOT3 GENUINE BRAKE FLUID from a sealed container If it is not available you should use only DOT3 fluid as a temporary replacement from a sealed container However the use of any non KUBOTA brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system When you use DOT3 fluid other than KUBOTA DOT3 GENUINE BRAKE FLUID we strongly recommend to have the brake system flushed and refilled ...

Page 59: ...eath from contact with moving parts Never open the cover under the seat while the engine is running unless servicing requires such access 1 Hood To open the hood pull the latch lever toward left side of machine to release the latch and open the hood 1 Latch lever 2 Hood A RELEASE NOTE To close the hood press fit the hood into position with both hands 2 Seat 1 To open the seats raise the seats to t...

Page 60: ... suitable blocking 1 Front end Jack up at the plate under the front axle case only NOTE Before jacking up the vehicle park it on a firm and level ground and chock the rear wheels Select a jack that withstands the vehicle weight and set it up as shown below 1 Plate under the front axle case 2 Jack 3 Wooden block 2 Rear end Jack up the rear end after placing a wooden block under the bottom plate of ...

Page 61: ...e that area surrounding the covers for the exhaust pipe muffler and so on are free of flammable materials such as straw debris and so on 7 Remove all foreign materials if they are found 8 Check the air cleaner primary element If dry dust adheres to the element clean it See Cleaning air cleaner primary element on page 66 3 Checking amount of fuel and refueling WARNING To avoid serious injury or dea...

Page 62: ... fuel containers approved by the Underwriter s Laboratory U L or the American Society for Testing Materials ASTM If using a funnel make sure it is plastic and has no screen or filter Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow the engine to cool before refueling Never add fuel to or drain fuel from the machine indoors Move the machine outdoors and provide adequate vent...

Page 63: ...pe it clean and reinstall it 6 After 10 seconds or more draw it out again Check to see that the oil level lies between the 2 lines 7 If the level is too low add new oil to the prescribed level at the oil inlet See LUBRICANTS FUEL AND COOLANT on page 53 1 Oil inlet 2 Dipstick A Oil level is acceptable within this range IMPORTANT When using an oil of different maker or viscosity from the previous on...

Page 64: ...tifreeze to fill the recovery tank If water should leak consult your local KUBOTA Dealer 7 Cleaning radiator screen WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Be sure to stop the engine before removing the screen Before checking or cleaning the radiator screen stop the engine and wait long enough until it is cooled down 1 Park the vehicle on a flat surface 2 Stop the engine 3 Open the hood 4 Detach ...

Page 65: ... mark add brake fluid to the MAX mark 1 Oil tank A MAX B MIN 10 Checking brake pedal WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Stop the engine and chock the wheels before checking brake pedal 1 Inspect the brake pedals for free travel and smooth operation 2 Adjust if incorrect measurement is found See Checking brake pedal on page 71 1 Brake pedal A FREE TRAVEL B PEDAL STROKE 11 Checking parking bra...

Page 66: ...signs of deterioration consult your local KUBOTA Dealer 1 Joint boot 2 Front drive shaft 3 Tie rod 1 Joint boot 2 Front drive shaft 3 Front stabilizer 1 Joint boot 2 Rear drive shaft 1 Joint boot A Rear stabilizer 1 Joint boot 2 Drive shaft 16 Checking tire inflation pressure Though the tire pressure is factory set to the prescribed level it naturally drops slowly in the course of time Thus check ...

Page 67: ...gine start system WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Do not allow anyone near the vehicle while testing If the vehicle does not pass the test do not operate the vehicle Preparation before testing 1 Place all control levers in the NEUTRAL position 2 Set the parking brake and stop the engine Test Range gear shift lever safety switch 1 Sit on the operator s seat 2 Shift the range gear shift lev...

Page 68: ...For this access see Charging the battery on page 68 1 Pillow block bearing 2 Battery 1 Cargo bed pivot spray type grease 1 Range gear shift lever pivot spray type grease A Radiator 1 Differential lock pedal spray type grease PERIODIC SERVICE EVERY 50 HOURS OR 1500 KM 64 RTV XG850 ...

Page 69: ...num wheel steel wheel 130 to 150 N m 13 3 to 15 2 kgf m 95 9 to 110 lbf ft 2 Checking brake pad wear WARNING To avoid serious injury or death The machine can fall or slip from an unsafe device or supports Use a safe lifting device rated for the load to be lifted Lower the vehicle onto jack stands and block the wheels before servicing Details regarding JACK UP POINT can be found in a different sect...

Page 70: ... for 1 year Do not blow material onto yourself Wear appropriate protective gear when cleaning element 3 Replace the primary element Once yearly or 1000 hours whichever comes first NOTE Check to see if the evacuator valve is blocked with dust Check the rubber seal Replace if damaged 1 Secondary safety element 2 Primary element 3 Rubber seal 4 Evacuator valve 5 Cover IMPORTANT The air cleaner uses a...

Page 71: ... Checking battery condition DANGER To avoid the possibility of battery explosion For the refillable type battery follow these instructions Do not use or charge the refillable type battery if the fluid level is below the LOWER lower limit level mark Otherwise the battery component parts may prematurely deteriorate which may shorten the battery s service life or cause an explosion Check the fluid le...

Page 72: ...ctrolyte above plates may eventually become depleted due to abnormal conditions such as high heat or improper regulator setting Use a voltmeter to check the state of charge See the following reference chart to determine if charging is necessary Battery voltage Reference state of charge 12 6 100 full charge 12 4 75 12 2 50 12 0 25 11 8 0 6 1 Charging the battery DANGER To avoid serious injury or de...

Page 73: ...he standard fashion 6 A boost charge is only for emergencies It will partially charge the battery at a high rate and in a short time When using a boost charged battery it is necessary to recharge the battery as early as possible Failure to do this will shorten the battery s service life 7 When exchanging an old battery for a new one use battery of equal specification 6 2 Directions for battery sto...

Page 74: ...improperly installed can emit sparks that may pose the risk of fire Make sure the spark arrester and the muffler are installed securely Hot carbon particles may be released while cleaning the spark arrester causing a fire which may lead to serious burns or injury Do not operate the engine near flammable materials while the spark arrester is removed This screen type spark arrester was examined test...

Page 75: ...isplayed on the LCD panel 2 If the range gear shift position is not displayed right such as the displayed range gear shift position does not match the actual position consult your local KUBOTA Dealer 1 Range gear shift position EVERY 200 HOURS OR 6000 KM Be sure to do the following servicing once every 200 hours or 6000 km whichever comes first 1 Checking brake pedal WARNING To avoid serious injur...

Page 76: ...ten the lock nuts securely 1 Parking brake lever 1 Lock nut 2 Cable wire 4 Replacing engine oil filter WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Be sure to stop the engine before changing the oil filter Allow engine to cool down sufficiently oil can be hot and can burn 1 Park the vehicle on a flat surface 2 Stop the engine 3 Remove the rear skid plate 4 Remove the oil filter 5 Put a film of clean e...

Page 77: ...E Do not clean the spark plug in a machine using abrasive grit Some grit could remain in the spark plug and enter the engine causing extensive wear and damage Recommended spark plug NGK MR7J 9 8 Check the gap using a wire feeler gauge Adjust the gap from 0 8 to 1 1 mm 0 031 to 0 043 in by carefully bending the ground electrode A from 0 8 to 1 1 mm 0 031 to 0 043 in 9 Reinstall the spark plug into ...

Page 78: ...gine at medium speed for a few minutes to prevent damage to the transmission 2 Changing front axle case oil 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface 2 Turn over the rubber sheet 3 To drain the used oil remove the drain plug and the filling plug at the front axle case and drain the oil completely into the oil pan 4 After draining reinstall the drain plug 5 Fill with the new oil up to the upper line on...

Page 79: ...sconnected for maintenance or repair close both ends of the fuel line with a piece of clean cloth or paper to prevent dust and dirt from entering In addition particular care must be taken not to admit dust and dirt into the fuel pump Entrance of even a small amount of dust or dirt cause premature wear and malfunction of the fuel pump and injector components 1 Fuel line 2 Pipe clamp 3 Connector A F...

Page 80: ...e 2 Don t stop the engine suddenly but stop it after about 5 minutes of unloaded idling 3 Keep yourself well away from the vehicle for at least 10 minutes or while the steam is blowing out 4 Check to confirm that there is no danger from the overheat condition Details about the cause of the overheat and its countermeasures can be found in a different section See TROUBLESHOOTING on page 85 3 Checkin...

Page 81: ...ug 5 CVT cover A Left rear tire 5 Checking engine breather hose WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key before checking engine breather hose Check to see if engine breather hoses are properly fixed 1 Stop the engine and let cool down 2 If hose clamps are loose or oil leaks tighten bands securely 3 Replace hoses and tighten hose clamps securely if engi...

Page 82: ...ressure to escape before removing the cap completely 1 Stop the engine and let cool down 2 Open the hood 3 To drain the coolant open the drain plug and remove radiator cap and engine coolant breather The radiator cap must be removed to completely drain the coolant 4 After all coolant is drained close the drain plug 5 Fill with clean water and cooling system cleaner 6 Follow directions of the clean...

Page 83: ... or cardiac arrest Call your local poison control center or your local emergency number for further assistance When antifreeze comes in contact with the skin or clothing wash it off immediately Do not mix different types of antifreeze The mixture can produce chemical reaction causing harmful substances Antifreeze is extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions Keep fire and children ...

Page 84: ...ater pipes Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service 2 Replacing fuel hose Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service 3 Replacing engine breather hose Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service 4 Replacing brake master cylinder inner parts Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service 5 Replacing brake caliper inner parts Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service ...

Page 85: ...BAT 15 30 20 15 10 5 Spare 16 Fuse puller 2 Replacing slow blow fuses The slow blow fuses are intended to protect the electrical cabling If any of them have blown out be sure to pinpoint the cause Never use any substitute use only a KUBOTA genuine part Replacement procedure 1 Disconnect the negative cable of the battery 2 Open the seats and remove the utility box and maintenance cover 3 Remove the...

Page 86: ... 2 50 Dynamo 3 40 EPS BAT 3 Replacing light bulb Turn signal light front Take the bulb out of the light body and replace it with a new one Other lights Detach the lens and replace the bulb Light Capacity Tail light 5 W Brake light 21 W Turn signal light front 21 W if equipped Turn signal light rear 21 W if equipped Work light rear 27 W if equipped PERIODIC SERVICE SERVICE AS REQUIRED 82 RTV XG850 ...

Page 87: ... the battery from the vehicle Store the battery following the battery storage procedures See Checking battery condition on page 67 8 Keep the vehicle in a dry place where the vehicle is sheltered from the elements Cover the vehicle 9 Store the vehicle indoors in a dry area that is protected from sunlight and excessive heat If the vehicle must be stored outdoors cover it with a waterproof tarpaulin...

Page 88: ...vehicle and let the engine idle for at least 5 minutes Shut the engine off and walk around vehicle and make a visual inspection looking for evidence of oil or water leaks 5 With the engine fully warmed up release the parking brake and test the brakes for proper adjustment as you move forward Adjust the brakes as necessary STORAGE 84 RTV XG850 ...

Page 89: ...aler Fuel filter clogged or damaged Consult your KUBOTA Dealer Air cleaner is clogged or intake blocked Clean or replace the air cleaner element Spark plug defective Adjust the spark plug gap or replace the spark plug Check the spark plug wire connection Fuse is blown Replace the fuse Engine oil viscosity is wrong Use oils of different viscosities depending on ambient temperature Insufficient engi...

Page 90: ...ter does not function Battery overused until lights are dim Charge battery suffi ciently Charge the battery properly Battery has not been recharged Poor terminal connec tion Clean the terminal and tighten securely Keep the terminal clean and tight Apply grease and treat with anti cor rosives Battery life expired Renew battery From beginning starter does not function and lights soon become dim Insu...

Page 91: ...belt is broken Consult your KUBOTA Dealer Heavy steering Assistance of power steering is limited to prevent overheat Have power steering cool down Tire pressure is unsuitable Correct tire pressure Battery has not been recharged Charge the battery properly Fuse is blown Replace the fuse Power steering system has problem Consult your KUBOTA Dealer Brakes not working correctly Brake fluid level is lo...

Page 92: ...Cargo bed sides rail Electric bed lift Fabric cover Front and rear mud guard Front blade 74 Front trailer hitch and pin Front work light Head rest Heater kit Quick clamp Rear trailer hitch and pin Rear work light Roof Storage box Storage rack Strobe light beacon Tail lamp guards Turn signal hazard light kit Winch kit Wind shield OPTIONS LIST OF OPTIONS 88 RTV XG850 ...

Page 93: ...43 cargo bed tailgate 44 check during driving 35 checking amount of fuel and refueling 57 clamp checking 75 coolant changing 78 specifications 53 coolant level checking 60 coolant temperature gauge 36 cooling system flushing 78 CVT belt checking 71 CVT intake air line checking 77 D daily check 25 57 checking the tire pressure 46 differential lock 38 directions for battery storage 69 door latch che...

Page 94: ...nstrument panel 24 intake air line checking 76 replacing 80 J joint boot checking 62 L light bulb replacing 82 location of parts 21 locking and unlocking the door 30 lubricants specifications 53 lubricating oil changing 30 M machine operating on slopes 7 specification table 18 troubleshooting 87 maintenance intervals 50 max cargo load 43 muffler spark arrester cleaning 70 N new vehicle 30 O odomet...

Page 95: ...2 tire type use 46 toe in adjusting 70 towing 8 transmission fluid changing 73 transmission fluid level checking 59 transmission gear shift sensor checking 71 transport the vehicle safely 49 traveling speeds 19 traversing hillsides 41 turn signal light switch if equipped 32 U unfamiliar terrain 39 utility box 38 V vehicle before operating 5 operating 6 parking 8 removing from storage 83 scrapping ...

Page 96: ...your vehicle This emission warranty is applicable in all states of the U S A and all provinces and territories of CANADA Your exhaust and evaporative emission control system may include parts such as an ECU the fuel injection system the ignition system catalytic converter fuel tanks fuel lines or hoses fuel caps valves canisters filters hoses clamps connectors and other associated components Also ...

Page 97: ... each subsequent purchaser that your vehicle shall be a Designed built and equipped to conform at the time of sale with all applicable laws rules and regulations and b Free from defects in materials and workmanship that may cause the failure of a warranted part All replace ment parts must be identical in all material respects to that part as described in the OHRV manufacturer s ex ecutive order of...

Page 98: ...e the exhaust emission related parts covered by Federal and California Emission Control Systems Warranties 5 000 km 3 000 miles or 500 hours of engine operation or 30 months whichever comes first a Fuel metering system Fuel injection system Air fuel ratio of feedback and control system b Air induction system Intake manifold or air intake system Air mass sensor assembly Air cleaner element c Cataly...

Page 99: ...eration whichever comes first Fuel tank Carbon canister NOTE FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS WARRANTY STATEMENT is based on the following regulations 40 CFR 1051 120 e Title13 CCR 2419 2 Off Highway Recreational Vehicles OHRVs include off highway motorcycles all terrain vehicles off road sports vehicles off road utility vehicles sand cars and golf carts as defined in Title13 CCR 24...

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