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OPERATING THE VEHICLE

Speedometer

[if equipped]

The speedometer indicates the traveling speed.

PARKING

Parking Brake Lever

To avoid personal injury:
BEFORE DISMOUNTING VEHICLE

ALWAYS SET PARKING BRAKE AND LOWER
ALL IMPLEMENTS TO THE GROUND.
Leaving transmission in gear with the engine
stopped will not prevent from rolling.

STOP THE ENGINE AND REMOVE THE KEY.

1. Stop the vehicle on a level surface.
2. To set the parking brake, depress the brake pedal and

pull the lever to park.

3. To release the parking brake, push release button and

push down the parking brake lever. When the parking
brake is released, the parking brake warning lamp in
the Easy Checker(TM) goes off.

If the vehicle is operated with the parking brake
applied, the parking brake will be damaged.

(1) Speedometer

(1) Parking brake lever
(2) Release button

(A) "RELEASE"

Summary of Contents for RTV 900

Page 1: ...Code No K7581 7121 5 OPERATOR S MANUAL UTILITY VEHICLE R T V 9 0 0 KUBOTA Corporation 2009 PRINTED IN U S A READ AND SAVE THIS MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ustomer service You too can depend on KUBOTA Abbreviations Definitions ABBREVIATION LIST Two Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive American Petroleum Institute American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers USA American Society for Testing and Materials USA Deutsches Institut für Normung GERMANY Feet Per Minute Hydrostatic Transmission Kilometers Per Hour Miles Per Hour Meters Per Second Power T...

Page 3: ...urs Engine Coolant Temperature Brake Fluid Parking Brake Engine Intake Combustion Air Filter Battery Charging Condition Engine Oil Pressure Turn Signal Hazard Engine Stop Engine Run Starter Control Diesel Preheat Glow Plugs Low Temperature Start Aid Engine Shut Off Control Differential Lock Differential Lock Hold Lift Cylinder Retract Lift Cylinder Extend Lift Cylinder Float Hazard Warning Lights ...

Page 4: ... this manual carefully It 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 ev...

Page 5: ...nge 13 JUMP STARTING 14 OPERATING THE VEHICLE 15 OPERATING NEW VEHICLE 15 Do not Operate the Vehicle at Full Speed for the First 50 Hours 15 Changing Lubricating Oil for New Vehicles 15 STARTING 15 Seat Belt 15 Head Light Switch 16 Hazard Light Switch 16 Turn Signal Light Switch 16 Horn Button 17 Work Light Front 17 Work Light Rear 17 Brake Pedal 18 Range Gear Shift Lever 18 4WD Lever 19 Parking B...

Page 6: ... 29 General Caution 29 Max Cargo Load 29 Cargo Bed Tailgate 30 Raising and Lowering the Cargo Bed 31 HYDRAULIC OUTLET 32 HYDRAULIC OUTLET 32 Hydraulic Outlet Lever 32 Hydraulic Outlet Valve Coupler Connecting and Disconnecting 33 TIRES AND WHEELS 34 TIRES 34 Inflation Pressure 34 Tire Type and Use 34 WHEELS 35 TOWING AND TRANSPORTING 36 TOWING AND TRANSPORTING 36 Rear Trailer Hitch 36 Front Traile...

Page 7: ...tc 53 Checking Seat Belt and ROPS 53 Checking Joint Boot 53 Checking Tire Inflation Pressure 54 Checking Backup Beeper 54 EVERY 50 HOURS 55 Greasing 55 Oiling 56 Checking Engine Start System 56 EVERY 100 HOURS 57 Checking VHT Neutral Spring 57 Checking VHT Pressure Release 57 Checking Wheel Bolt Torque 58 Cleaning Air Cleaner Primary Element 59 Adjusting Alternator Belt Tension 59 Checking Fuel Li...

Page 8: ...p 79 EVERY 1 YEAR 79 Replacing Air Cleaner Primary Element and Secondary Element 79 EVERY 2 YEARS 79 Changing Brake Fluid 79 Flushing Cooling System and Changing Coolant 79 Anti Freeze 80 Replacing Radiator Hose Water pipes 81 Replacing Power Steering Hose 81 Replacing Fuel Hose 81 Replacing Engine Breather Hose 81 Replacing Brake Master Cylinder Inner Parts 81 Replacing Front Brake Seal 81 Replac...

Page 9: ...CONTENTS MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING 87 OPTIONS 88 ...

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Page 11: ...ached to it Check for overhead clearance which may interfere with the CAB or ROPS Do not allow any bystanders around or near the vehicle during operation 7 Never allow anyone without a valid driver s license to operate this vehicle 8 Before allowing other people to use your vehicle explain how to operate and have them read this manual before operation 9 Never wear loose torn or bulky clothing arou...

Page 12: ...ccur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children generally are attracted to vehicles and the work they do 1 Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them 2 Keep children out of the work area and under the watchful eye of another responsible adult 3 Be alert and shut your vehicle down if children enter the work area 4 Never carry children in the cargo bed Ther...

Page 13: ...l at all times 5 Do not apply the differential lock while traveling at high speeds The vehicle may run out of control 6 Avoid sudden motions of the steering wheel as they can lead to a dangerous loss of stability The risk is especially great when the vehicle is traveling at high speeds C Other miscellaneous 1 Clean platform if dirty and remove any debris from around foot controls 2 Always keep bot...

Page 14: ...hen recharging 4 Before jump starting a dead battery read and follow all of the instructions See JUMP STARTING in OPERATING THE ENGINE section 5 Keep first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy at all times 6 Disconnect the battery s ground cable before working on or near electric components 7 To avoid the possibility of battery explosion do not use or charge the refillable type battery if the fluid...

Page 15: ...rious personal injury Before disconnecting hydraulic lines be sure to release all residual pressure Before applying pressure to the hydraulic system make sure that all connections are tight and that all lines pipes and hoses are free of damage High pressure fluid Injection into body hazard warning 16 Fluid escaping from pinholes may be invisible Do not use hands to search for suspected leaks use a...

Page 16: ...SAFE OPERATION 6 8 DANGER WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS ...

Page 17: ...7 SAFE OPERATION ...

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Page 19: ...9 SAFE OPERATION ...

Page 20: ...er warning and caution labels with new labels from your local KUBOTA Dealer 4 If a component with danger warning and caution label s affixed is replaced with new part make sure new label s is are attached in the same location s as the replaced component 5 Mount new danger warning and caution labels by applying on a clean dry surface and pressing any bubbles to outside edge 9 CARE OF DANGER WARNING...

Page 21: ...KUBOTA Dealer For service contact the KUBOTA Dealership from which you purchased your vehicle or your local KUBOTA Dealer When in need of parts be prepared to give your dealer both the vehicle and engine serial numbers Locate the serial numbers now and record them in the space provided Type Serial No Vehicle Engine Product Identification Number Date of Purchase Name of Dealer To be filled in by pu...

Page 22: ...orward neutral reverse Brakes Front Rear Wet disk brake Parking brake Rear wheel hand lever Steering Hydrostatic power Suspension Front Independent macpherson strut type Rear Semi independent DeDion axle w leaf springs and shock absorber Dimensions Length mm in 2990 117 7 3030 119 3 Width mm in 1550 61 0 Height overall mm in 2010 79 1 Front tread centers mm in 1150 45 3 HDWS ATV 1180 46 5 Turf Rea...

Page 23: ...ear db A 87 89 Tires Front 25x10 12 ATV 6PLY 25x10 12 HDWS 6PLY 25x12 12 Turf 4PLY 25x10 12 ATV 6PLY 25x10 12 HDWS 6PLY 25x10 12 HDWS 6PLY 25x12 12 Turf 4PLY Rear 25x11 12 ATV 6PLY 25x10 12 HDWS 6PLY 25x12 12 Turf 4PLY 25x11 12 ATV 6PLY 25x10 12 HDWS 6PLY 25x10 12 HDWS 6PLY 25x12 12 Turf 4PLY Front deluxe guard Std Std Std Std Body color Orange Orange Camo Orange Orange Bed lift Std Std Std Std Sp...

Page 24: ... are based on level ground condition Max Cargo loading weight W1 Rear trailer hitch Front trailer hitch Max Cargo load should not exceed 500 kg 1100 lbs or PCL General Purpose model PCL 775 kg 1708 lbs operator passenger opt acc cabin weight Worksite Orange model PCL 750 kg 1653 lbs operator passenger opt acc cabin weight Worksite Camo model PCL 755 kg 1664 lbs operator passenger opt acc cabin wei...

Page 25: ... LOCATION OF PARTS ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS 1 Work light if equipped 17 17 2 ROPS 3 Hazard Turn signal light if equipped 16 16 4 Front hood 44 5 Headlights 16 6 Winch mount bracket 37 7 Front trailer hitch bracket 36 8 Battery 61 9 Front trailer hitch if equipped 36 ...

Page 26: ...button 17 12 Speedometer if equipped 22 4 Key switch 13 Hourmeter 21 5 Turn signal light switch if equipped 16 14 Coolant temperature gauge 21 6 Head light switch 16 15 Hazard Turn signal indicator if equipped 16 16 7 Hazard light switch if equipped 16 16 Fuel gauge 21 8 Brake pedal 18 17 Easy Checker TM 20 9 Speed control pedal 19 18 12V accessory plug 23 ...

Page 27: ... CONTENTS 1 Seat belts 15 2 Seat 44 3 Differential lock pedal 23 4 Differential lock holder 23 5 Parking brake lever 22 6 Hydraulic lift cylinder lever if equipped 31 7 Hydraulic outlet lever if equipped 32 8 Engine hand throttle if equipped 28 ...

Page 28: ...Fuel tank cap 47 2 Tailgate 30 8 Remote hydraulic outlet if equipped 32 3 Tail lamp Combination lamp if equipped 16 9 Hydraulic outlet for lift cylinder if equipped 31 4 Muffler 63 10 Rear trailer hitch if equipped 36 5 Rear trailer hitch bracket 36 11 Backup beeper if equipped 54 6 Handgrip ...

Page 29: ... Check transmission fluid level Check brake fluid level Check hydraulic auxiliary tank oil level if equipped Clean hydraulic oil cooler net if equipped Check coolant level Clean grill radiator screen When used in a dusty place Check brake pedal Check parking brake Check indicators gauges and meters Check lights Check seat belt and ROPS Check front and rear joint boots Check drive shaft boots Check...

Page 30: ... position and to place the Hydraulic Outlet lever if equipped in OFF position and to place the hydraulic lift cylinder lever if equipped to the NEUTRAL position before starting the engine A Make sure the engine hand throttle if equipped is in its idle engine speed position A Do not use starting fluid or ether A To protect the battery and the starter make sure that the starter is not continuously t...

Page 31: ...lift cylinder lever to the NEUTRAL position with a restricting plate by tightening knob bolt if equipped 1 Hydraulic lift cylinder lever if equipped 2 Restricting plate if equipped 3 Knob bolt if equipped A LOCK 4 Lock the hydraulic lift cylinder lever and the hydraulic outlet lever to the NEUTRAL position with restricting plate if equipped 1 Hydraulic outlet lever if equipped 2 Hydraulic lift cyl...

Page 32: ...vel in DAILY CHECK in PERIODIC SERVICE section 3 The hydraulic outlet warning lamp 5 comes on while hydraulic outlet lever is engaged ON and goes off when disengaged OFF if equipped A Daily checks with the Easy Checker TM only are not sufficient Never fail to conduct daily checks carefully by referring to DAILY CHECK in PERIODIC SERVICE section 5 Push the speed control pedal down about 1 2 way 1 S...

Page 33: ...nd lock both the hydraulic lift cylinder and the hydraulic outlet levers to the NEUTRAL position with restricting plate if equipped during warm up For 5 minutes after engine start up allow the engine to warm up without applying any load This is to allow oil to reach every engine part If load should be applied to the engine without this warm up period trouble such as seizure breakage or premature w...

Page 34: ... with damp rags Do not allow the rag to touch the battery terminals 6 Attach the red clamp to the positive red or pos terminal of the dead battery and clamp the other end of the same cable to the positive red or pos terminal of the helper battery 7 Clamp the other cable to the negative black or neg terminal of the helper battery 8 Clamp the other end to the engine block or frame of the disabled ve...

Page 35: ...ssary A On rough roads slow down to suitable speeds Do not operate the vehicle at fast speed The above precautions are not limited only to new vehicles but to all vehicles But it should be especially observed in the case of new vehicles BChanging Lubricating Oil for New Vehicles The lubricating oil is especially important in the case of a new vehicle The various parts are not broken in and are not...

Page 36: ...itch is operative when the key switch is in either the ON or OFF position Be careful that leaving the switch ON causes the battery to run out BTurn Signal Light Switch if equipped To indicate a right turn push right side To indicate a left turn push left side 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 instr...

Page 37: ...ON position and the slide switch at the rear of each work light is slid to the ON position the work light comes on When the slide switch is slid to the OFF position the light goes off After the slide switch for each work light is shifted to the OFF position turn the key switch to the OFF position 1 Head light 2 Hazard Turn signal light if equipped 3 Tail lamp Combination lamp if equipped 1 Horn bu...

Page 38: ...r shift lever can only be shifted when vehicle is completely stopped and the speed control pedal is in the NEUTRAL position 2 To avoid transmission and shift linkage damage completely stop the vehicle using the brake pedal before shifting gears 3 Select proper gear and engine speed depending on the type of job 4 Before dismounting vehicle shift the range gear shift lever to the NEUTRAL position an...

Page 39: ...ge the front wheel drive A Tires will wear quickly if front wheel drive is engaged on paved roads A If the 4WD lever is difficult to shift to 2WD stop the vehicle turn the steering wheel in both directions and then move the lever C Front wheel drive is effective for the following jobs 1 When greater pulling force is needed such as working in a wet field when pulling a trailer or when working with ...

Page 40: ...y stop the engine and find the cause as shown below Never operate the vehicle with an Easy Checker TM lamp on Engine oil pressure If the oil pressure in the engine goes below the prescribed level the warning lamp in the Easy Checker TM will come on If this should happen during operation and it does not go off when the engine is accelerated check level of engine oil See Checking Engine Oil Level in...

Page 41: ... Otherwise air may enter the fuel system Should this happen the system should be bled See Bleeding Fuel System in SERVICE AS REQUIRED in PERIODIC SERVICE section BCoolant Temperature Gauge To avoid personal injury A Do not remove radiator cap until coolant temperature is well below its boiling point Then loosen cap slightly to the stop to relieve any pressure before removing cap completely 1 With ...

Page 42: ...nt from rolling A STOP THE ENGINE AND REMOVE THE KEY 1 Stop the vehicle on a level surface 2 To set the parking brake depress the brake pedal and pull the lever to park 3 To release the parking brake push release button and push down the parking brake lever When the parking brake is released the parking brake warning lamp in the Easy Checker TM goes off A If the vehicle is operated with the parkin...

Page 43: ...l A Do not use as a cigarette lighter A Do not use when wet BUtility Box OPERATING TECHNIQUES BDifferential Lock To avoid personal injury due to loss of steering control A Do not operate the vehicle at high speed with differential lock engaged A Do not attempt to turn with the differential lock engaged A Be sure to release the differential lock before making a turn in field conditions If one of th...

Page 44: ...s stopped the vehicle functions in the same manner as vehicle without power steering 2 When the steering wheel is turned all the way to the stop the relief valve is activated Do not hold the steering wheel in this position for a long period of time 3 Avoid turning the steering wheel while the vehicle is stopped or tires may wear out sooner 4 The power steering mechanism makes the steering easier B...

Page 45: ...radually and back up cautiously A To stop while driving in reverse take your foot off the speed control pedal and gradually apply the brake A Do not suddenly engage the brake BDriving in 4WD To avoid personal injury A Do not drive in 4WD on paved surfaces The maximum traction shift the range gear shift lever into low range and use 4WD on steep slopes or when stuck in the mud with differential lock...

Page 46: ...der to avoid loss of control or tipping BHills To avoid personal injury A Do not turn sideways on a hill or the vehicle may roll over A Always go straight up hill or down hill A Slow down until you can get a clean view of the other side at the crest of a hill A If the engine stalls on a steep slope roll slowly straight down using the brake A Stop and look for obstacles before descending a hill ...

Page 47: ...elerate when skidding to prevent loss of control A Use 4WD and maintain low speeds on areas covered with clay mud ice or snow to prevent uncontrolled skidding BDriving through Water To avoid personal injury A Do not drive through water whenever it is possible A Drive slowly across shallow water and choose a location to enter and exit the water where the banks are not too steep or slippery A Check ...

Page 48: ...quipped To park the Vehicle and use the hydraulic outlet system for breaker or pump for example start the hydraulic outlet system in the following steps 1 Apply the parking brake and place chocks at the tires 2 Make sure the shift levers are at NEUTRAL and start the engine 3 Operate the hydraulic outlet lever See HYDRAULIC OUTLET in HYDRAULIC OUTLET section 4 Set the engine speed to provide recomm...

Page 49: ...aulic dump is not equipped before driving A Be careful not to put any part of your body such as hands or arms between the bed and vehicle A Drive slowly when it is loaded BMax Cargo Load A Maximum Cargo Load MCL capacity is 500 kg 1100 lbs A Never carry loads exceeding the Permissible Cargo Load PCL A Max Cargo load should not exceed 500 kg 1100 lbs or PCL PCL PC operator passenger opt acc cabin w...

Page 50: ...level to the cargo bed floor with wire loops Do not move the vehicle with the tailgate fully lowered In a fully lowered position the tailgate may obstruct the vehicle tail lamps and damage them by swinging motion 1 Raise the arms latch at each end of the tailgate and open the tailgate 2 Close the tailgate by lifting it and pushing it firmly closed Push the arms latch down to make sure the latches ...

Page 51: ...bed 4 Return the hydraulic lift cylinder lever to the NEUTRAL position immediately after raising the cargo bed C To lower the cargo bed 1 Shift the hydraulic lift cylinder lever to the DOWN position and then lower the cargo bed 2 After making sure that the bed has been lowered to the lowest position return the lever to the NEUTRAL position and then lock the lever with the restricting plate C Using...

Page 52: ... the restricting plate A Do not hold the lever in the PULL or PUSH position once the remote cylinder has reached the end of its stroke as this will cause oil to flow through the relief valve Forcing oil through the relief valve for extended periods will overheat the oil A Continuing to use the lever may cause oil temperature to rise excessively The use of oil at a high temperature causes the seals...

Page 53: ...y connected 5 Turn the ring of the female coupler to the LOCK position as shown in the following figure C Disconnecting 1 Lower the implement first to the ground to relieve hydraulic pressure in the hoses 2 Clean the couplers 3 Relieve pressure by moving hydraulic control levers with engine shut off 4 Turn the ring of the female coupler to the UNLOCK position as shown in the following figure 5 Pul...

Page 54: ...not use tires other than those approved by KUBOTA BInflation Pressure Though the tire pressure is factory set to the prescribed level it naturally drops slowly in the course of time Thus check it everyday and inflate as necessary BTire Type and Use C Heavy duty work site tire C Turf tire C All terrain vehicle tire Tire sizes Inflation Pressure 25 x 10 12 HDWS Front Rear 140 kPa 1 4 kgf cm 20 psi 2...

Page 55: ...ving a wheel A Never operate vehicle with loose wheel bolts A When re fitting a wheel tighten the bolts to the following torques then recheck after driving the vehicle 200 m 200 yards and thereafter according to service interval 1 Torque wheel bolts to 75 to 90 N m 7 6 to 9 2 kgf m 55 3 to 66 4 ft lbs ...

Page 56: ...hitch load is referred to VEHICLE LIMITATIONS section When towing other equipment use a safety chain BFront Trailer Hitch if equipped To avoid personal injury A 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 suc...

Page 57: ...rting Vehicle Pay attention to the points below when transporting the vehicle 1 Use a suitable truck or trailer 2 Apply the parking brake and place chocks against the front and rear tires 3 Secure the portions of the vehicle which are shown in the figure below by using strong straps or chains 1 Winch mount bracket 1 Front bumper 2 Heavy duty strap 1 Pipe frame 2 Heavy duty strap ...

Page 58: ...urs per year check the battery condition by reading the indicator annually A The items listed below marked are registered as emission related critical parts by KUBOTA in the U S EPA non road emission regulation As the engine owner you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance on the engine according to the below instruction Please see Warranty Statement in detail No Items Ind...

Page 59: ...65 20 Brake light switch Check every 200 hrs 72 21 Front brake case Check every 200 hrs 72 22 Power steering oil Change every 200 hrs 74 23 Hydraulic lift oil Change every 200 hrs 69 24 Hydraulic auxiliary tank oil Hydraulic utility valve equipped model Change every 200 hrs 70 25 Hydraulic auxiliary oil line Hydraulic utility valve equipped model Check every 200 hrs 75 26 Hydraulic auxiliary tank ...

Page 60: ...e Check every 1500 hrs 79 4 38 Injection pump Check every 3000 hrs 79 4 39 Brake Master cylinder inner parts Replace every 2 years 81 4 40 Brake fluid Change every 2 years 79 4 41 Remote hydraulic hose Replace every 2 years 81 4 42 Rear brake cylinder seal Replace every 2 years 81 4 43 Front brake seal Replace every 2 years 81 4 44 Cooling system Flash every 2 years 79 45 Coolant Change every 2 ye...

Page 61: ...6 L 0 6 U S qts KUBOTA UDT or SUPER UDT fluid 6 Knuckle case Ref 0 15 L 0 16 U S qts KUBOTA UDT or SUPER UDT fluid 7 Brake fluid reservoir and lines 0 4 L 0 4 U S qts KUBOTA DOT3 GENUINE BRAKE FLUID 8 Hydraulic lift oil Hydraulic dumping equipped model 8 0 L 8 5 U S qts KUBOTA UDT or SUPER UDT fluid Hydraulic auxiliary tank oil Hydraulic utility valve equipped model 17 0 L 18 0 U S qts 9 Power ste...

Page 62: ... not mix different brands together C Brake fluid Always use 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 Have the brake system flushed and refilled with KUBOTA DOT3 GENUINE BRAKE FLU...

Page 63: ...ansmission fluid is used in this system We recommend the use of KUBOTA UDT or SUPER UDT fluid for optimum protection and performance Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for further detail Do not mix different brands together C Brake fluid Always use 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 co...

Page 64: ...OOD AND TILT THE SEAT To avoid personal injury from contact with moving parts A Never open the operator s seat while the engine is running A Support hood with other hand while unlocking support link BHood To open the hood pull up the latch lever to release the latch and open the hood A To close the hood hold the hood and release the support link and press fit the hood into position with both hands...

Page 65: ...sition 5 Stop the engine 6 Mount the safety support C To lower the cargo bed 1 Start the engine and then lift the bed slightly by operating the lever 2 Remove the safety support and store it in the given location 3 Lower the lever to the DOWN position to lower the bed 4 After making sure that the bed has lowered to the lowest position return the lever to the NEUTRAL position and lock it by the res...

Page 66: ...ing the bed with the handgrips Support the bed in the raised position with the propping rod JACK UP POINT To avoid personal injury death or vehicle damage A Do not work under the vehicle unless it is secured by safe stands or suitable blocking BFront End Jack up at the front bumper only BRear End Jack up the rear side after placing a wooden block under the right and left pipe frames for securing t...

Page 67: ...sure to stop the engine before refueling 1 Turn the key switch to ON check the amount of fuel by fuel gauge 2 Fill fuel tank when fuel gauge shows 1 4 or less fuel in tank 3 Use grade No 2 Diesel fuel at temperatures above 10 14 Use grade No 1 Diesel fuel at temperatures below 10 14 A Do not permit dirt or trash to get into the fuel system A Be careful not to let the fuel tank become empty otherwi...

Page 68: ...NANCE section A When using an oil of different maker or viscosity from the previous one remove all of the old oil Never mix two different types of oil A If oil level is low do not run engine BChecking Transmission Fluid Level 1 Park the vehicle on a flat surface raise the cargo bed and shut off engine 2 To check the oil level draw out the dipstick wipe it clean replace it and draw it out again Che...

Page 69: ...ulic dumping system model 1 Park the vehicle on a flat surface 2 Raise the cargo bed and mount the safety support See HOW TO RAISE THE CARGO BED in PERIODIC SERVICE section 3 To check the oil level remove the dipstick wipe it clean screw it into filling hole and remove dipstick again If the level is too low add new oil to the prescribed level at the oil inlet See LUBRICANTS FUEL AND COOLANT in MAI...

Page 70: ...dd new oil to the prescribed level at the filling plug See LUBRICANTS FUEL AND COOLANT in MAINTENANCE section BCleaning Oil Cooler Net Hydraulic utility valve equipped model To avoid personal injury A Allow oil cooler or oil line parts to cool down sufficiently they can be hot and can cause injury 1 Park the vehicle on a flat surface lower the cargo bed shut off the engine and turn the key to the ...

Page 71: ...d water in the specified mixing ratio up to the full level See Flush Cooling System and Changing Coolant in EVERY 2 YEARS in PERIODIC SERVICE section A If the radiator cap has to be removed follow the caution above and securely retighten the cap A Use clean fresh water and anti freeze to fill the recovery tank A If water should leak consult your local KUBOTA Dealer BCleaning Radiator Screen To avo...

Page 72: ... when filling the reservoir If brake fluid is spilled on power steering hose wash off with water immediately Brake fluid quickly ruins synthetic resin or rubber hoses 1 Park the vehicle on a level ground and open the hood 2 Check to see that the brake fluid level is between the MAX and MIN marks 3 If it is below the MIN mark add brake fluid to the MAX mark BChecking Brake Pedal To avoid personal i...

Page 73: ...rument panel for broken gauge s meter s and Easy Checker TM lamps 2 Replace if broken BChecking Head Light Turn Signal Light etc 1 Inspect the lights for broken bulbs and lenses 2 Replace if broken BChecking Seat Belt and ROPS 1 Always check condition of seat belt and ROPS attaching hardware before operating vehicle 2 Replace if damaged BChecking Joint Boot 1 Check to see if the joint boots are no...

Page 74: ...ake and stop the engine 3 Shift the range gear shift lever to the NEUTRAL position 4 Turn the key to ON position 5 Shift the range gear shift lever to the REVERSE position 6 If the backup beeper does not beep consult your local KUBOTA Dealer Tire sizes Inflation Pressure 25 x 10 12 HDWS Front Rear 140 kPa 1 4 kgf cm 20 psi 25 x 12 12 Turf Front Rear 25 x 10 12 ATV Front 25 x 11 12 ATV Rear 1 Groun...

Page 75: ...mely wet and muddy conditions lubricate grease fittings more often 1 Parking brake pivot spray type grease 1 Battery terminals 1 Cargo lift cylinder pivot if equipped spray type grease 2 Cargo bed pivot spray type grease 1 VHT link Grease fitting 1 Range gear shift lever pivot spray type grease 2 4WD lever pivot spray type grease 1 4WD lever pivot spray type grease ...

Page 76: ...the vehicle does not pass the test do not operate the vehicle C Preparation before testing 1 Place all control levers in the NEUTRAL position 2 Set the parking brake and stop the engine 1 Rear drive shaft Grease fitting 1 Rear drive shaft Grease fitting 1 VHT pressure release Grease fitting 1 Throttle cable 1 Hand throttle cable if equipped ...

Page 77: ...ehicle on a flat place 2 Set the parking brake 3 Shift the range gear shift lever to the neutral position 4 Lock the hydraulic lift cylinder lever to NEUTRAL position with restricting plate if equipped 5 Start the engine 6 Make sure that the rotation speed of the engine returns to the idling rotation immediately when taking the foot off the pedal after depressing the speed control pedal several ti...

Page 78: ... loose wheel bolts A Any time bolts are loosened retighten to the specified torque A Check all bolts frequently and keep them tight Check wheel bolts regularly especially when new If they are loose tighten them as follows 1 Spring 1 Torque wheel bolts to 75 to 90 N m 7 6 to 9 2 kgf m 55 3 to 66 4 ft lbs ...

Page 79: ...r valve will not function and dust will adhere to the element A Do not touch the secondary element except in cases where replacing is required See Replacing Air Cleaner Secondary Element in EVERY 1 YEAR in PERIODIC SERVICE section C Evacuator Valve Open the evacuator valve once a week under ordinary conditions or daily when used in a dusty place to get rid of large particles of dust and dirt BAdju...

Page 80: ...he cargo bed 2 The fuel line is made of rubber and ages regardless of service period 3 If the fuel line and clamps are found to be damaged or deteriorated replace them 4 Check fuel filter if it is clogged by debris or contaminated with water replace it A When the fuel line is disconnected for maintenance or repair close both ends of the fuel line with a piece of clean cloth or paper to prevent dus...

Page 81: ...necting the cable from the battery start with the negative terminal first When connecting the cable to the battery start with the positive terminal first A Never check battery charge by placing a metal object across the posts Use a voltmeter or hydrometer 1 To slow charge the battery connect the battery positive terminal to the charger positive terminal and the negative to the negative then rechar...

Page 82: ...n tire beads at rear of tire at hub height 6 Front distance should be shorter than rear distance If not adjust tie rod length C Adjusting procedures 1 Loosen the lock nut and turn the tie rod to adjust the rod length until the proper toe in measurement is obtained 2 Retighten the lock nut A Keep the length of the left and right tie rod equal Proper toe in 0 to 20 mm 0 to 0 79 in A Wheel to wheel d...

Page 83: ...r should be removed cleaned and inspected after every 100 hours of use 1 The spark arrester is located inside of the exhaust pipe and is fastened with two bolts 2 Unfasten the bolts and remove the spark arrester 3 Shake loosened particles out of the screen assembly and lightly clean the screen with wire brush Soak in solvent and again clean with wire brush if necessary 4 If any breaks in the scree...

Page 84: ...the primary element Once yearly or after every sixth cleaning whichever comes first A Check to see if the evacuator valve is blocked with dust A Check the rubber seal Replace if damaged A The air cleaner uses a dry element never apply oil A Do not run the engine with filter element removed A Be sure to refit the cover with the arrow on the rear of cover upright If the cover is improperly fitted ev...

Page 85: ... the safety support 2 Remove the oil filter 3 Put a film of clean engine oil on the rubber seal of the new filter 4 Tighten the filter quickly until it contacts the mounting surface Tighten filter by hand an additional 1 2 turn only 5 After the new filter has been replaced the engine oil normally decreases a little Make sure that the engine oil does not leak through the seal and be sure to check t...

Page 86: ...e drain plug at the bottom of the engine and completely drain the oil into an oil pan All the used oil can be drained out easily when the engine is still warm 3 After draining reinstall the drain plug 4 Fill with the new oil up to the upper notch on the dipstick See LUBRICANTS FUEL AND COOLANT in MAINTENANCE section Oil capacity Filter exchanged 3 1 L 3 3 U S qts Filter non exchanged 2 7 L 2 9 U S...

Page 87: ...en the filter until it contacts the mounting surface then with a filter wrench tighten it an additional 1 turn only 5 After the new filter has been replaced fill the transmission oil up to the upper notch on the dipstick 6 After running the engine for a few minutes stop the engine and check the oil level again add oil to the prescribed level 7 Make sure that the transmission fluid doesn t leak pas...

Page 88: ...until it contacts the mounting surface then with a filter wrench tighten it an additional 1 turn only 6 After the new filter has been replaced fill the transmission oil up to the upper notch on the dipstick 7 After running the engine for a few minutes stop the engine and check the oil level again add oil to the prescribed level 8 Make sure that the transmission fluid doesn t leak past the seal on ...

Page 89: ...e drain plug and filling plug and drain the oil completely into the oil pan 4 After draining reinstall the drain plug 5 Fill with new KUBOTA SUPER UDT fluid up to the upper notch on the dipstick See LUBRICANTS FUEL AND COOLANT in MAINTENANCE section How to check Wipe dipstick clean with a rag and screw it into filling hole Remove dipstick again to see if the oil level is between the upper and lowe...

Page 90: ...face 2 Raise the cargo bed and mount the safety support 3 To drain the used oil remove the drain plug and filling plug and drain the oil completely into the oil pan 4 After draining reinstall the drain plug 5 Fill with the new KUBOTA SUPER UDT fluid up to upper notch on the dipstick See LUBRICANTS FUEL AND COOLANT in MAINTENANCE section 6 After filling reinstall the filling plug Oil Capacity 17 L ...

Page 91: ... Dealer for adjusting the brake C Checking the brake pedal stroke 1 Release the parking brake 2 Step on the pedal and measure the pedal stroke 3 If brake pedal stroke is outside of the specifications contact your local KUBOTA Dealer for adjusting the brake BChecking Brake Hose and Pipe 1 Check to see that brake hose and pipe are not swollen hardened or cracked 2 Check the brake hose and pipe joint...

Page 92: ... 4 If it does not check the bulb or brake light switch BChecking Radiator Hose and Clamp Park the vehicle on a flat surface and raise the cargo bed Check to see if radiator hoses are properly fixed every 200 hours of operation or six months whichever comes first 1 If hose clamps are loose or water leaks tighten bands securely 2 Replace hoses and tighten hose clamps securely if radiator hoses are s...

Page 93: ...nloaded idling 3 Keep yourself well away from the vehicle for at least 10 minutes or while the steam is blowing out 4 Check to see if there is no danger such as burning get rid of the causes of overheating according to the TROUBLESHOOTING section of this manual and then start the engine again BChecking Power Steering Line 1 Check to see that all lines and hose clamps are tight and not damaged 2 If...

Page 94: ...r pump 3 Drain the oil completely into the oil pan 4 After draining reinstall suction hose 5 Fill with the new oil up to the H mark of the oil tank See LUBRICANTS FUEL AND COOLANT in MAINTENANCE section 6 Start the engine and then turn the steering wheel toward the right and left several times this motion causes air in the hose to discharge 7 Check to see if the oil level is between the H and L ma...

Page 95: ...maged replace or repair them at once Hydraulic utility valve equipped model BChecking Hydraulic Auxiliary Oil Line Hydraulic utility valve equipped model 1 Check to see if the hoses and hose clamps are tight and not damaged 2 If hoses and clamps are found worn or damaged replace or repair them at once 1 Hose 2 Hose clamps 1 Hose 2 Hose clamps 1 Hose 2 Hose clamps ...

Page 96: ...il up to the filling port level See LUBRICANTS FUEL AND COOLANT in MAINTENANCE section 6 After filling reinstall the filling plug 7 Use the same procedure to change the RH knuckle case oil BChanging Transmission Fluid To avoid personal injury A Be sure to stop the engine before changing the oil A Allow engine to cool down sufficiently oil can be hot and can burn 1 Park the vehicle on a flat surfac...

Page 97: ...ot and can burn 1 Park the vehicle on a firm flat and level surface raise the cargo bed and mount the safety support 2 Remove the oil filter Take care of the oil that spills from filter 3 Put a film of clean transmission oil on the rubber seal of the new filter 4 Quickly tighten the filter until it contacts the mounting surface then with a filter wrench tighten it an additional 1 turn only 5 After...

Page 98: ...rain and filling plugs at the front axle case and drain the oil completely into the oil pan 3 After draining reinstall the drain plug 4 Fill with the new oil up to the upper notch on the dipstick See LUBRICANTS FUEL AND COOLANT in MAINTENANCE section 5 After filling reinstall the filling plug 1 Drain plug Oil capacity 0 6 L 0 6 U S qts 1 Drain plug 2 Filling plug with dipstick A Oil level is accep...

Page 99: ...olant To avoid personal injury A Do not remove the radiator cap while coolant is hot When cool slowly rotate cap to the first stop and allow sufficient time for excess pressure to escape before removing the cap completely 1 Stop the engine and let cool down 2 Remove the protective cover 3 To drain the coolant open the radiator drain plug and remove radiator cap The radiator cap must be removed to ...

Page 100: ...or this engine 2 Before employing LLC mixed cooling water fill the radiator with fresh water and empty it again Repeat this procedure 2 or 3 times to clean up the inside 3 Mixing the LLC Put the LLC in cooling water in the percentage for a target temperature When mixing stir it up well and then fill into the radiator 4 The procedure for the mixing of water and antifreeze differs according to the m...

Page 101: ...Y 4 YEARS BReplacing Brake Hose Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service SERVICE AS REQUIRED BBleeding Fuel System Air must be removed 1 When the fuel filter or lines are removed 2 When tank is completely empty 3 After the vehicle has not been used for a long period of time C Bleeding procedure is as follows 1 Fill the fuel tank with fuel 2 Start the engine and run for about 30 seconds an...

Page 102: ...3 Pull out the slow blow fuse 4 Insert a new slow blow fuse into the slow blow fuse box 5 Install the slow blow fuse box cover and the cover 6 Connect the negative battery cable 1 Cover 2 Fuse box cover 3 Slow blow fuse box cover 1 Fuse puller 2 Fuse Fuse No Capacity A Protected circuit 1 Slow blow fuse 50 Key switch 2 Slow blow fuse 60 Alternator 3 15 Head lamp Tail lamp Panel 4 5 Glow lamp 5 10 ...

Page 103: ...BCleaning Oil Cooler Net See Cleaning Oil Cooler Net in DAILY CHECK in PERIODIC SERVICE section 1 Cover 2 Slow blow fuse box cover Light Capacity Head lights 37 5 W Tail light 5 W Brake light 21 W Easy Checker TM 3 8 W 14V 0 27A Turn signal light front 20 W if equipped Turn signal light rear 21 W if equipped Work light 27 W if equipped Instrument panel light 3 8 W 14V 0 27A ...

Page 104: ... SERVICE section 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 Put boards under the tires to keep dampness away from tire Keep the tires out of direct sunlight and extreme heat...

Page 105: ...rs Install it on the vehicle only when the vehicle is going to be used Insufficient engine power A Insufficient or dirty fuel A The air cleaner is clogged A Check the fuel system A Clean or replace the element Engine stops suddenly A Insufficient fuel A Refuel A Bleed the fuel system if necessary Exhaust fumes are colored Black A Fuel quality is poor A Too much oil A The air cleaner is clogged A C...

Page 106: ...ufficiently A Battery must be serviced properly before initial use When viewed from top the top of plates look whitish Refillable type battery only A Battery was used with an insufficient amount of electrolyte A Add distilled water and charge the battery A Regularly check the electrolyte level A Battery was used too much without recharging A Charge battery sufficiently A Charge the battery properl...

Page 107: ...h oil A Filter is clogged A Replace the filter Machine does not move while engine is running A Parking brake is on A Release the parking brake A Transmission fluid level is insufficient A Replenish oil Brakes not working correctly A Brake fluid level is low A Check fluid level A Air is in brake system A Consult your KUBOTA Dealer A Brake pads are worn A Consult your KUBOTA Dealer Brake noise A Con...

Page 108: ...t Kit A Hydraulic Bed Lift Kit with One Remote A Hydraulic Upgrade Kit to put remote feature on the unit with Bed Lift A Large Front Guard Silver A Metal Canopy FOPS A Plastic Canopy A Rear Trailer Hitch Pin A Rear Work Light for plastic canopy or no canopy one or two A Safety Glass Windshield for canopy A Snow Blade 72 require Heavy Duty Spring Kit A Soft Cab W soft doors and Safety Glass Wind Sh...

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