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EXCAVATOR OPERATION

Checking the settings of each action mode

When an action mode is selected and the " " mark
appears at the lower right of the icon, the flow volume
setting gets displayed by pressing the switch 4.

[Display in AUX 1 and 2 modes]

AUX Port Handling Procedure

1. Turn the starter key to the "RUN" position.

Let the engine warm up after start-up for approx. 10
minutes under no load conditions.

2. Lower the pilot control lock lever (UNLOCK).

(1) Icon
(2) Information mark
(3) Information switch (Switch 4)

(1) Port 1
(2) Port 2
(3) Port 3
(4) Port 4

(1) Starter switch

(A) "STOP"
(B) "RUN"
(C) "START"

(1) Pilot control lever

(A) "Unlock"
(B) "Locked"

Summary of Contents for KX057-4

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Page 2: ...e for Standards Federal Republic of Germany European Standard Falling Object Protective Structures Front means the front view towards the boom and dozer High speed International Standardization Organi...

Page 3: ...t Excavator Overhead movement toward the rear Boom raise Boom lower Arm out Arm in Bucket crowd Bucket dump Boom swing Left Boom swing Right Dozer raise Dozer lower Operation direction of control leve...

Page 4: ...o not hesitate to consult with them Please note that there may be some differences between your actual machine and the illustrations in the instructions This symbol the industry s Safety Alert Symbol...

Page 5: ...are not Displayed at a Glance on a Single Screen 18 When the Check up is Finished 20 Horn Switch 20 Working Light Switch 20 Auto Idle Switch 21 Throttle Potentiometer 21 Travel Speed Switch 21 Overloa...

Page 6: ...ARKING ON A SLOPE 40 OPERATION OF THE DOZER 40 TWO PATTERN SELECTION SYSTEM TPSS 41 Pattern Change 41 OPERATION OF THE BOOM 42 OPERATION OF THE ARM 42 OPERATION OF THE BUCKET 43 UNIT SWING AND BOOM SW...

Page 7: ...Inspection and Cleaning Air Filter Element 75 Air Filter Maintenance 76 Greasing Swing Ball Bearing 76 Checking Fuel Line and Intake Air Line 77 AIR CONDITIONER 77 Cleaning Air Filter 77 Checking Air...

Page 8: ...ICING AS REQUIRED 86 Checking Amount of Refrigerant gas 86 OTHER ADJUSTMENTS AND REPLACEMENTS 87 PURGING OF THE FUEL SYSTEM 87 ADJUSTMENT OF TRACKS 87 Special Information when Using Rubber Tracks 88 C...

Page 9: ...ious injury or death should the excavator be upset Do not modify any structural members of the ROPS by welding drilling bending grinding or cutting as this may weaken the structure If any component is...

Page 10: ...y law or statutes 12 Do not allow passengers to ride on any part of the excavator at anytime The operator must remain in the excavator seat during operation 13 Check levers pedals and all mechanical p...

Page 11: ...bucket as low as possible while driving uphill Turn slowly on slopes at reduced speed Do not place the excavator near the edges of trenches and banks as the earth can give away due to the weight of th...

Page 12: ...ction and to avoid tipping over do not try to swing the attachment crosswise to the loading ramps 4 Lower the attachment on the loading bed and release the pressure from the hydraulic system After loa...

Page 13: ...el is between the UPPER and LOWER levels 5 Read and follow the directions STARTING WITH AN AUXILIARY BATTERY in OPERATION OF THE ENGINE when starting with an auxiliary battery 6 Keep a first aid box a...

Page 14: ...tensioner If dismantling is necessary contact your KUBOTA dealer where the machine was purchased or competent service shop The assembly must be done according to the KUBOTA work shop manual W S M for...

Page 15: ...7 SAFE OPERATION 6 DANGER WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS...

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Page 21: ...nger warning and caution labels with new labels from your 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...

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Page 23: ...e routine maintenance can be done by yourself Your KUBOTA dealer is responsible for servicing and the delivery of spare parts When ordering spare parts from your KUBOTA dealer always mention the seria...

Page 24: ...or s kg 5510 5600 Engine Type Water cooled 4 cycle diesel engine with 4 cylinder Model name No air conditioner type V2607 DI E3 BH 5 Air conditioner type V2607 DI E3 BH 3 Total displacement cc 2615 En...

Page 25: ...r s kg 5380 5470 Engine Type Water cooled 4 cycle diesel engine with 4 cylinder Model name No air conditioner type V2607 DI E3 BH 5 Air conditioner type V2607 DI E3 BH 3 Total displacement cc 2615 Eng...

Page 26: ...ICTED CONTENTS 1 Bucket cylinder 2 Arm 3 Bucket link 2 and 3 4 Bucket link 1 5 Bucket 6 Swing bracket 7 Arm cylinder 8 Canopy 9 Seat 10 Swing frame 11 Boom cylinder 12 Dozer cylinder 13 Dozer blade 14...

Page 27: ...Fuel gauge Water temperature gauge Hour meter Engine tachometer Glow lamp User setting switch Overload warning switch AUX port enable switch Information switch Display selector switch 8 8 User settin...

Page 28: ...eft 3 Boom swing pedal 4 Drive lever right 5 Attachment control lever right 6 Dozer control lever 7 Drive pedal left 8 Drive pedal right Ref page Drive lever left 37 Attachment control lever left 42 4...

Page 29: ...BELS in SAFE OPERATION section Inspect ROPS FOPS for damage and if damage is found contact your KUBOTA dealer for repair CHECKING THE DEVICES BStarter Switch A STOP The key can be inserted at the STOP...

Page 30: ...not pulled out BDisplay Selector Switch Press the display selector switch while the engine is running The LCD meter display will change from one indication mode to the others Change the three mode dis...

Page 31: ...the engine A Be sure to keep open flame away from the machine Otherwise a fire may be caused With the starter key at the RUN position the fuel remaining in the fuel tank is indicated in the block If...

Page 32: ...level audible indication switch or leave as it is not refueling for a while The buzzer stops sounding C Water Temperature Gauge To avoid personal injury A Do not open the radiator cap during or just...

Page 33: ...splay and the engine automatically starts idling Acceleration is not operative If the above message appears take corrective measures referring to the Precautions in case of Overheat section A When the...

Page 34: ...are displayed and an alarm buzzer beeps See LIST OF SCREEN section for detail A Let your KUBOTA dealer inform you of details concerning care and maintenance BLCD Display for Warning C Remaining fuel w...

Page 35: ...to the RUN position without running the engine the oil lamp stays off In such case immediately ask your local dealer for repair C Various error warnings If any of the components is detected to be in...

Page 36: ...inute will be selected in this order Select an item to readjust Press the cursor move switch Switch 2 and the numeric setting will be smaller Press the cursor move switch Switch 3 and the numeric sett...

Page 37: ...switch Switch 1 is pressed on the clock setting screen the clock is not readjusted and gets back to the pervious menu screen A If the clock is interrupted in the case of disconnecting the battery for...

Page 38: ...main A Consult your KUBOTA dealer for details BLog Record The log record helps you check the last 3 month operating record of the machine Take the following steps 1 Set the starter key to the RUN posi...

Page 39: ...e LCD display 10 hours before a periodic check Press the information switch Switch 4 to see the check results Do the following servicing listed below A When the servicing has been completed and the ke...

Page 40: ...yed at a Glance on a Single Screen 1 Press the information switch Switch 4 2 Each time the cursor move switch Switch 2 or 3 is pressed the check points scrolled up or down 1 Information switch Switch...

Page 41: ...change every 250 hrs 2 Hydraulic oil every 1000 hrs 3 Air filter element Outer element replace every 1000 hrs Inner element every 1000 hrs 4 Fuel filter every 500 hrs 5 Engine oil filter every 250 hr...

Page 42: ...5 If not press the unfinish switch Switch 1 to go back to the previous screen BHorn Switch BWorking Light Switch When the starter switch is in position RUN the light s will be switched on by pressing...

Page 43: ...speed switch The buzzer beeps twice and the travel speed changes from first speed to second The symbol lights up 2 Press the travel speed switch again and the buzzer beeps once and the travel speed ch...

Page 44: ...work under the machine in this condition BOverload Warning Switch To avoid personal injury or death A Continuing to apply the load after the overload warning horn sounds could result in the machine ti...

Page 45: ...osty conditions make sure that the wiper blade is not frozen to the glass before switching on The motor can be damaged if the wiper system is used under such conditions BInterior Lamp To turn on the i...

Page 46: ...en front window and CAB frame Otherwise the operator risks serious injuries by pinching or crushing A Other persons should stay away when opening the window To open and close the front window take the...

Page 47: ...l injury A When breaking the window pane close your eyes and cover them with an arm Emergency hammer is for breaking window pane to escape urgently away from excavator as a result of window rail locki...

Page 48: ...ts may cause burns or injury They may also cause engine failure by serious damage A Scratches cracks or swelling in water hoses A Water leaks at joints or connecting points A Missing or damaged water...

Page 49: ...dial at the COOL rightmost position Otherwise hot air will raise the temperature in the CAB C Dehumidifying heating 1 Press and turn on the air conditioner switch 2 Turn on the blower 1 2 3 switch 3 A...

Page 50: ...ES BPilot Control Lock Lever A When the excavator is not used or left unattended be sure to place the pilot control lock lever in position Locked The pilot control lock lever is located on the left si...

Page 51: ...e than 10 sec A When engine does not start in 10 sec please wait 20 sec or more before attempting to restart STARTING THE ENGINE To avoid personal injury A The operator should not depend solely on the...

Page 52: ...t longer than 10 seconds continuously If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds once set the key to the STOP position wait for 20 seconds or longer and repeat the above steps 5 thru 8 A If the ba...

Page 53: ...and flames away A Do not start the engine with an auxiliary battery if excavator battery is frozen A Do not connect the black jumper cable to the negative terminal of the excavator battery BObserve Fo...

Page 54: ...m up and penetrate every part of the engine A This idling is usually called Warm up 2 Once the engine has warmed up check A the warning lamp Engine oil pressure has gone out A the warning lamp Battery...

Page 55: ...or very hot water may gush out getting you scalded Make sure the radiator has cooled down enough before opening its cap If by any chance the cooling water temperature rises close to or above the boil...

Page 56: ...in so many fine metal particles are generated and cause damage and shorten the life of many components Pay attention to the oil change intervals and complete them sooner than later See REGULAR CHECKS...

Page 57: ...FOPS protective A Do not touch the control levers and the pedals from outside the cab during the engine running BPilot Control Lock Lever To avoid personal injury A To avoid injuries check safety asp...

Page 58: ...e to the front of the excavator A Use extra caution when traveling across a slope or working sideways on a slope A Recommended technique for working on a slope 1 Adjust the engine speed from idling to...

Page 59: ...s behind operator station then the controls are reversed moving forward will require B and backwards move levers towards position A but this is not recommended Pushing the drive lever forwards moves t...

Page 60: ...forwards bring the left drive lever into the neutral position the excavator will turn in the direction of the arrow of the illustration below 2 While travelling backwards bring the left drive lever in...

Page 61: ...cavator UP AND DOWNHILL DRIVING To avoid personal injury A When travelling up or down a slope use extra caution and follow the instructions below While traveling uphill keep the lower edge of the buck...

Page 62: ...s with chocks OPERATION OF THE DOZER 1 To raise the dozer pull back the control lever To lower the dozer push the control lever forward To float the dozer push the control lever more forward to the lo...

Page 63: ...rize yourself with the pattern selected by operating slowly BPattern Change 1 Disengage the lever lock to open the cover and position the pattern selector lever to the desired position 2 Close the cov...

Page 64: ...oil warms up To lower the boom push the attachment control lever forward A When lowering the boom make sure that it does not hit the dozer and that the bucket teeth do not touch the dozer OPERATION O...

Page 65: ...OPERATION To avoid personal injury A When working in groups always let the others know what you are going to do before you do it A Keep others away from the machine working area A Be sure to lock the...

Page 66: ...e boom to the left 3 Step on the right side of the pedal to swing the boom to the right A Do not operate the left attachment control lever abruptly from right to left or vice versa Because the low of...

Page 67: ...been factory set to four action modes You can select one of them Up to six action modes can be preset Each time the AUX port enable switch switch 3 is pressed the action modes change over one after an...

Page 68: ...witch 4 Display in AUX 1 and 2 modes BAUX Port Handling Procedure 1 Turn the starter key to the RUN position Let the engine warm up after start up for approx 10 minutes under no load conditions 2 Lowe...

Page 69: ...t attachment control lever to the left to send oil to the AUX port 2 If the machine is equipped with the AUX 2 port move the AUX port knob of the left attachment control lever to the right to send oil...

Page 70: ...ppears onscreen BSetting the Maximum Flow Volume The AUX port has been factory set to three action modes 1 2 and 3 The action modes 4 and 5 can also be preset C How to make the settings 1 With the sta...

Page 71: ...the setting cursor arrow mark shifts position Move the cursor above the icon 5 Each time the switch 2 or 3 is pressed the icon changes Select your desired icons C Types of AUX icons 1 Icon 2 Mode No 3...

Page 72: ...con for action mode 1 Breaker icon for action mode 2 Disable icon for actions modes 3 4 and 5 Each time the AUX port enable switch switch 3 is pressed the display changes from action mode 1 action mod...

Page 73: ...ts A Suppose that the same attachment is mounted on another machine Even if the flow control setting is made the same speed cannot be achieved Make an optimum setting on each machine 8 Go back to Step...

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Page 75: ...the pressure is removed after minimizing the flow volume in the AUX port release pressure is not removed completely and the hose coupler may be unable to connect and disconnect 4 Move the AUX port kno...

Page 76: ...ngine before removing changing the equipment A Release pressure in the hydraulic system before removing changing the equipment See HOW TO RELEASE PRESSURE TRAPPED IN THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM A Position th...

Page 77: ...id using side sweeps of the bucket to move earth piles A Under all circumstances avoid the following operations A Excavation using the gravitational impact of the machine A Compacting of gravel or soi...

Page 78: ...vehicle only with the arm completely pulled in A Do not jack up the machine using its boom to load or unload the excavator from the vehicle Doing this is dangerous Otherwise the CAB of the vehicle co...

Page 79: ...he key 8 Raise the lock lever 9 Block the tracks with blocks and tie down the excavator B Towing the machine To avoid personal injury A When towing the excavator or pulling a load must be less than th...

Page 80: ...or straps must be fixed in the middle of the hook 5 The load must be lifted vertically from the ground 6 Do not enter the working area under suspended loads and do not move the load over people The l...

Page 81: ...gth KX057 4 U55 4 Excavator Weight With CAB steel tracks Steel wire 6X24 4 Lifting 1 Lift slowly and safely 2 Do not enter the excavator area when lifting 3 Lift the excavator horizontally Modify cabl...

Page 82: ...y 200 hrs 74 14 Radiator hoses and clamps check every 200 hrs 75 replace every 2 years 84 15 Air filter element Outer element clean every 200 hrs 75 2 replace every 1000 hrs 83 2 Inner element replace...

Page 83: ...t every 200 hrs 74 14 Radiator hoses and clamps check every 200 hrs 75 replace every 2 years 84 15 Air filter element Outer element clean every 200 hrs 75 2 replace every 1000 hrs 83 2 Inner element r...

Page 84: ...egulation As the engine owner you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance on the engine according to the above instruction Please see the warranty Statement in detail No Check...

Page 85: ...own it until it locks automatically Turn the key counterclockwise to lock the hood BOpening Closing of the Side Cover 1 Insert the starter key in its hole and turn it clockwise to unlock the side cove...

Page 86: ...and the grease gun storage spot will be found inside 2 After using the grease gun secure it back to its fixture and close the side cover If grease is collected in the grease receiver wipe it clean wit...

Page 87: ...he radiator cap right after the engine has been stopped Serious burns can occur from contact with escaping hot coolant fluid A Check the coolant level in the recovery tank only after the engine has co...

Page 88: ...ing overnight 1 Check the fuel level by the fuel level indicator 2 If necessary open the cap and fill in fuel BChecking Engine Oil Level To avoid personal injury A Stop the engine and remove the key b...

Page 89: ...Lower the attachments and dozer blade to the ground and stop the engine 2 Check the oil level as to whether it lies on the center of the gauge at normal temperature 10 to 30 3 Enough oil is present w...

Page 90: ...tely Tilt down the oil cooler by loosening the two bolts to clean easily 2 Check the rubber hoses for damage and replace if cracked or old Check if the hose clamps are tight enough A Radiator and oil...

Page 91: ...ith the engine running Water could enter the air filter and damage the engine Make sure that the air filter is kept dry A Remove the mud before washing the machine BGreasing Front Attachments without...

Page 92: ...asing take care not to step on the bucket teeth A When doing excavation work in water generously grease the following points After ending work grease again Grease the marked grease nipples shown by ar...

Page 93: ...ubstances are deposited set the water separator handle to the CLOSE position Loosen the top screw first and then the bottom cock to let the foreign substances out of the separator Finally be sure to a...

Page 94: ...are spattered with it wash it away completely with water immediately and get medical attention A Wear eye protection and rubber gloves when working around the battery A Before inspection or dismountin...

Page 95: ...damages the battery Excessive liquid spills over and damages the excavator body 3 To slow charge the battery connect the battery positive terminal to the charge positive terminal and the negative to t...

Page 96: ...conditioner belt the belt could slip and cause insufficient battery charging Check air conditioner belt tension regularly A Should the air conditioner belt break or jump off the indicator light for ba...

Page 97: ...mps tightened again properly BInspection and Cleaning Air Filter Element Open the engine hood and remove the dust cover Take out only outer element clean the element case interior and reassemble Durin...

Page 98: ...ssure of compressed air must be under 205 kPa 2 1 kgf and the cartridge should be blown clean from the inside to the outside until the dust deposits are noticeably reduced A If the air suction is stil...

Page 99: ...TIONER BCleaning Air Filter Open the cover and remove the filter cover remove the air filter To avoid personal injury A Wear eye protection C Cleaning the air filter A Normal use Blow air from the opp...

Page 100: ...e BChanging Engine Oil First Engine Oil Change after 50 Service Hours To avoid personal injury A First stop the engine then remove the key and wait long enough for the oil to cool down 1 Remove the dr...

Page 101: ...ngine and remove the key 6 The engine oil level is reduced by the amount of the filter capacity after the engine is started It is necessary to add oil A Always check the oil level after having exchang...

Page 102: ...all 50 100 200 250 and 500 hour servicing at the same time BReplacing the Hydraulic Pilot Filter Element To avoid personal injury A Before replacing the element wait long enough for the hydraulic flu...

Page 103: ...placing the filter element BHydraulic Oil Change Including Replacing of the Suction Filter in the Hydraulic Tank To avoid personal injury A Wait long enough for the hydraulic fluid to cool down Then b...

Page 104: ...ed more often when hammers are used because the machine is subject to harder conditions than normal excavating work 2 Use only the recommended oils mentioned in the operator s manual when changing or...

Page 105: ...HOURS BChecking Injection Pump Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service ANNUAL SERVICING BElectrical Wiring and Fuses Check the terminals periodically for proper connections Loose wiring or d...

Page 106: ...e replaced earlier BChanging Radiator Coolant To avoid personal injury A When using anti freeze put on some protection such as rubber gloves Anti freeze contains poison A If anti freeze has been swall...

Page 107: ...overy tank and add the coolant if necessary 5 The machine has been shipped filled with 50 anti freeze solution A Do not operate the engine without coolant A To fill the radiator system and the recover...

Page 108: ...the refrigeration circuit of the air conditioning system Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for assistance and service A shortage of refrigerant impairs the air conditioner performance Check the followi...

Page 109: ...108 N m A If the tracks are too tight wear is increased A If the tracks are too loose the track pads may collide with the sprocket and wear is increased The track may dislocate or come off A Clean th...

Page 110: ...oned incorrectly the tracks will be tensioned too loosely and a further readjustment will be necessary A Rotate the track after adjustment one to two times to check the tension A Additionally followin...

Page 111: ...y A When replacing the bucket make sure to wear an eye protection a helmet and protective gloves A During attaching and detaching chippings and burns may occur at the bolts or bushings These may cause...

Page 112: ...W 6 Alternator 15 ECU B 7 Cab Relay 16 Beacon 8 Meter AC 17 Engine Stop 9 ECU AC 18 Electrical Outlet 1 Fuse box 1 Cab Light 13 AI Motor 2 Work Light 14 Horn SW 3 Meter B 15 ECU B 4 Horn 16 Beacon 5 R...

Page 113: ...electrical circuits for trouble and then replace with a new compatible slow blow fuse C Replacement procedure 80 Amp Slow blow fuse 1 Disconnect the negative cord of the battery 2 Remove the slow blo...

Page 114: ...in winter Pour hot water over the radiator Battery is almost dead insufficient compression Recharge battery Insufficient engine power Low fuel level Check fuel and add if necessary Clogged air cleane...

Page 115: ...oom arm bucket drive swing and dozer power is too low Hydraulic oil level too low Add oil Leakages of hoses and or joints Replace hose or joint Swing motor and front attachment does not work Lock leve...

Page 116: ...ng ratio between water and anti freeze A Use permanent anti freeze or long life coolant A Drain the coolant completely and clean the radiator inside then fill with the water and anti freeze mixture A...

Page 117: ...the excavator on the planks and cover completely 2 Do an oil change and grease the excavator 3 Heavily grease the visible section of the cylinder rods 4 Remove the battery and store indoors 5 If it is...

Page 118: ...y Checks Oil leak at fuel and hydraulic hose connections and points Every month Oil leak at fuel and hydraulic hose connections and points Damages at fuel and hydraulic hose cracks chafing Every year...

Page 119: ...ason engine oil Multi purpose Shell Rotella T15W 40 XD 3 15W 40 XD 3 Extra 15W 40 In winter or by low temperatures SAE 75 Mobilube HD80W 90 MIL L 2105C Shell Oil S8643 SAE 80 Mobilube HD80W 90 Shell S...

Page 120: ...achine with rubber track A Specifications subject to change without notice mm A B C D E F G H I J KX057 4 750 550 1960 5740 4180 3865 1710 1270 4250 6240 K L M N O P Q R KX057 4 440 410 2550 1960 6110...

Page 121: ...are taken into consideration for the loads Machine conditions No bucket all others according to the standard regulations To avoid personal injury or death A No loads greater than those values mentione...

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Page 130: ...isappears Then get the engine started Wait until the glow mark disappears Then get the engine started 2 Default screen normal This screen shows the normal status Hour meter 3 Default screen normal Tac...

Page 131: ...step Tilt up the pilot control lock lever This message disappears by tilting up the pilot control lock lever Tilt up the pilot control lock lever This message disappears by tilting up the pilot contro...

Page 132: ...essure error The engine lubricating system oil pressure is too low Stop the engine The engine may get burnt out Immediately stop the engine Immediately contact your local dealer 12 Overvoltage This me...

Page 133: ...display is switched back The machine s other functions are operative but an overheat and other problems cannot be detected Immediately contact your local dealer 16 Lock lever system error The lock le...

Page 134: ...local dealer 23 AUX1 port system error The AUX1 port system is in trouble The engine can get restarted and the machine can move but the AUX1 port system fails When the other systems than the AUX1 port...

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