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READ AND SAVE THIS MANUAL PRINTED IN U.S.A. © KUBOTA Corporation 2009
ABBREVIATION LIST
Abbreviations Definitions 2WD Two Wheel Drive 4WD Four Wheel Drive API American Petroleum Institute ASABE American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, USA ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials, USA DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung, GERMANY fpm Feet Per Minute HST Hydrostatic Transmission Km/h Kilometers Per Hour MPH Miles Per Hour m/s Meters Per Second PTO Power Take Off RH/LH Right-hand and left-hand sides are determined by facing in the direction of forward travel ROPS Roll-Over Protective Structures rpm Revolutions Per Minute r/s Revolutions Per Second SAE Society of Automotive Engineers, USA VHT Variable Hydro Transmission
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 status, the company has through the years diversified the range of its products and services to a remarkable extent, until today, 19 plants and 16,000 employees produce over 1,000 different items, large and small. All these products and all the services which accompany them, however, are unified by one central commitment. KUBOTA makes products which, taken on a national scale, are basic necessities. Products which are indispensable, products intended to help individuals and nations fulfill the potential inherent in their environment. For KUBOTA is the Basic Necessities Giant. This potential includes water supply, food from the soil and from the sea, industrial development, architecture and construction, transportation. Thousands of people depend on KUBOTA's know-how, technology, experience and customer service. You too can depend on KUBOTA.
UNIVERSAL SYMBOLS
As a guide to the operation of your vehicle, various universal symbols have been utilized on the instruments and controls. The symbols are shown below with an indication of their meaning.
Safety Alert Symbol Diesel Fuel Hourmeter/Elapsed Operating Hours 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 Master Lighting Switch Audible Warning Device Fast Slow Lock Unlock
FOREWORD
You are now the proud owner of a KUBOTA Vehicle. This vehicle is a product of KUBOTA quality engineering and manufacturing. It is made of excellent materials and under a rigid quality control system. It will give you long, satisfactory service. To obtain the best use of your vehicle, please read 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 every advance in our research. The immediate use of new techniques in the manufacture of products may cause some small parts of this manual to become outdated. KUBOTA distributors and dealers will have the most up-to-date information. Please do not hesitate to consult with them.
3 SAFETY FIRST
This symbol, the industry's ''Safety Alert Symbol'', is used throughout this manual and on labels on the machine itself to warn of the possibility of personal injury. Read these instructions carefully. It is essential that you read the instructions and safety regulations before you attempt to assemble or use this unit. 3DANGER : Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. 3 WARNING : Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. 3CAUTION : Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. IMPORTANT : Indicates that equipment or property damage could result if instructions are not followed.
NOTE : Gives helpful information. CONTENTS
SAFE OPERATION ................................................................................................. 1
SERVICING OF VEHICLE........................................................................................... 1
SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................... 2
SPECIFICATION TABLE ......................................................................................... 2
TRAVELING SPEEDS ............................................................................................. 3
VEHICLE LIMITATIONS.............................................................................................. 4
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS................................................................... 5
LOCATION OF PARTS............................................................................................ 5
PRE-OPERATION CHECK ......................................................................................... 9
DAILY CHECK ......................................................................................................... 9
OPERATING THE ENGINE....................................................................................... 10
STARTING THE ENGINE...................................................................................... 10
Cold Weather Starting ....................................................................................................13
Block Heater...................................................................................................................13
STOPPING THE ENGINE...................................................................................... 13
WARMING UP ....................................................................................................... 13
Warm-Up Transmission Oil in the Low Temperature Range..........................................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 Brake Lever.......................................................................................................19
Speed Control Pedal.......................................................................................................19
STOPPING............................................................................................................. 20
Stopping..........................................................................................................................20
CHECK DURING DRIVING ................................................................................... 20
Immediately Stop the Engine if:......................................................................................20
Easy Checker(TM)..........................................................................................................20
Fuel Gauge.....................................................................................................................21
Coolant Temperature Gauge..........................................................................................21
Hourmeter.......................................................................................................................21
CONTENTS
Speedometer ..................................................................................................................22
PARKING............................................................................................................... 22
Parking Brake Lever.......................................................................................................22
ACCESSORY......................................................................................................... 23
12V Electric Outlet..........................................................................................................23
Utility Box........................................................................................................................23
OPERATING TECHNIQUES ................................................................................. 23
Differential Lock..............................................................................................................23
Directions for Use of Power Steering..............................................................................24
Unfamiliar Terrain...........................................................................................................24
Driving in Reverse ..........................................................................................................25
Driving in "4WD".............................................................................................................25
Turning the Vehicle.........................................................................................................26
Hills.................................................................................................................................26
Traversing Hillsides ........................................................................................................27
Sliding and Skidding.......................................................................................................27
Driving through Water.....................................................................................................27
OPERATING HAND THROTTLE........................................................................... 28
STATIONARY HYDRAULIC OUTLET ................................................................... 28
CARGO BED ............................................................................................................. 29
CARGO BED.......................................................................................................... 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 Trailer Hitch...........................................................................................................36
Winch Mount Bracket......................................................................................................37
Transporting Vehicle.......................................................................................................37
MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................... 38
SERVICE INTERVALS .......................................................................................... 38
LUBRICANTS, FUEL AND COOLANT .................................................................. 41
PERIODIC SERVICE................................................................................................. 44
HOW TO OPEN THE HOOD AND TILT THE SEAT.............................................. 44
Hood ...............................................................................................................................44
Operator's Seat...............................................................................................................44
HOW TO RAISE THE CARGO BED...................................................................... 45
CONTENTS
Raising and Lowering the Cargo Bed [if equipped with hydraulic dump]...