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For LX20 Kubota Tractors with LA545
Loader
Before You Start
General Information
Your LX20 Third Function Valve Kit has been designed
for the LX20 Kubota Cab and ROPS tractors equipped
with a Kubota LA545 front loader. These assembly
instructions apply to the Third Function Valve Kit
Accessories listed below:
• 380-419A: 3FVK FF LX20 LA545 CAB . . . . . . page 2
• 380-420A: 3FVK FF LX20 LA545 ROPS. . . . . page 2
• 380-429A: 3FVK BH KIT LX20 . . . . . . . . . . . page 21
Further Assistance
Your Land Pride dealer wants you to be satisfied with your
new LX20 Third Function Valve Kit. If for any reason you
do not understand any part of this manual or are not
satisfied with the service received, the following actions
are suggested:
1. Discuss any problems you have with your Third
Function Valve Kit with your dealership service
personnel so they can address the problem.
2. If you are still not satisfied, seek out the owner or
general manager of the dealership, explain the
question/problem, and request assistance.
3. For further assistance write to:
Land Pride Service Department
1525 East North Street
P.O. Box 5060
Salina, Ks. 67402-5060
E-mail address
When you see this symbol, the subsequent
instructions and warnings are serious - follow
without exception. Your life and the lives of others
depend on it!
!
WARNING: Cancer and reproductive harm.
California Proposition 65
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IMPORTANT:
Before you begin, read these
instructions and check to be sure all parts and tools
are accounted for. Please retain these installation
instructions for future reference and parts ordering
information.
Assembly Instructions
A detailed listing of parts for your cab tractor Third
Function Valve Kit is provided on
for
ROPS tractor Third Function Valve Kits, and
for
the backhoe accessory hose kit. Use the parts list that is
specific to the kit being installed on your tractor as a
checklist to inventory parts received. Manuals can also
be downloaded free of charge from our website at
www.landpride.com. Please contact your local Land
Pride dealer for any missing hardware.
Direction Reference
All directional references are made from the operator
seat while facing the direction the machine will operate.
Directional Arrows Used in Illustrations
Initial Preparations
CAUTION
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To avoid minor or moderate injury:
Hydraulic fluid can become hot as it flows through components
such as hydraulic couplers, hoses, lines, fittings, motors, etc.
Wear gloves when working with hydraulic components
including while connecting and disconnecting couplers. Allow
hydraulic components to cool before touching them.
The steps listed below must be followed before installing
this kit:
1. If attached, dismount loader from tractor. If loader is
not attached, skip to step 5.
2. Turn tractor off, then relieve all hydraulic pressure
from hydraulic lines by operating the loader control
lever in all directions. Proceed with locking the control
lever before dismounting.
3. Disconnect loader hydraulic lines from loader valve.
a. Refer to your tractor/loader Operator’s Manual for
additional unhooking instructions.
4. Restart tractor and slowly back away from loader.
5. Park tractor on a flat, level surface. Put tractor in park
or set park brake, turn off engine, and remove ignition
key to prevent unauthorized starting.
6. As a safety precaution, disconnect the negative (-)
battery cable from battery terminal. Move cable away
from terminal to avoid accidental contact.
NOTE:
Unless specified in the procedure’s section
title, all procedures apply to both cab and ROPS
tractor Third Function Valve Kits.
U
D
B
F
R
L
U = up
L = left
B = back
D = down
R = right
F = front
KEY:
LX20 Third Function Valve Kit
Assembly Instructions
Manual No. 380-422M
5/11/23