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U.S.A. : KUBOTA TRACTOR CORPORATION 3401 Del Amo Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503, U.S.A. Telephone : (310)370-3370 Western Division : 1175 S. Guild Avc., Lodi, CA 95240 Telephone : (209)334-9910 Central Division : 14855 FAA Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76155 Telephone : (817)571-0900 Northern Division : 6300 at One Kubota Way, Groveport, OH 43125 Telephone : (614)835-1100 Southeast Division : 1025 Northbrook Parkway, Suwanee, GA 30024 Telephone : (770)995-8855
Canada : KUBOTA CANADA LTD. 590014th Avenue, Markham, Ontario, L3S 4K4, Canada Telephone : (905)294-7477 France : KUBOTA EUROPE S.A.S 19-25, Rue Jules Vercruysse, Z.I. BP88, 95101 Ar.enteuil Cedex, France Telephone : (33)1-3426-3434 Italy : KUBOTA EUROPE S.A.S Italy BranchVia Grandi, 2920068 Peschiera Borrome (MI) ItalyTelephone : (39)02-51650377 Germany : KUBOTA BAUMASCHINEN GmbH Steinhauser str, 100, 66482 Zweibrucken Rheinlandpfalz GermanyTelephone : (49)6332-4870100 U.K. : KUBOTA (U.K.) LTD.Dormer Road, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX93UN, U.K. Telephone : (44)1844-214500 Australia : KUBOTA TRACTOR AUSTRALIA PTY LTD. 25-29 Permas Way, Tru.anina, VIC 3029, Australia Telephone : (61)-3-9394-4400 Malaysia : SIME KUBOTA SDN. BHD. No.3 Jalan Sepadu 25/123 Taman Perindustrian Axis, Seksyen 25, 40400 Shah Alam, Selan.or Darul Ehsan MalaysiaTelephone : (60)3-736-1388 Philippines: KUBOTA PHILIPPINES, INC. 232 Quirino Hi.hway, Baesa, Quezon City 1106, PhilippinesTelephone : (63)2-422-3500 Taiwan : SHIN TAIWAN AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY CO., LTD. 16, Fen.pin.2nd Rd, Taliao Shian. Kaohsiun.83107, Taiwan R.O.C. Telephone : (886)7-702-2333 Thailand : SIAM KUBOTA CORPORATION CO., LTD. 101/19-24 Moo 20, Navanakorn Industrial Estate, Tambon Khlon.nuen., Amphur Khlon.luan., Pathumthani 12120, THAILAND Telephone : (66)2-909-0300 Japan : KUBOTA CorporationFarm & Industrial Machinery International Operations Headquarters2-47, Shikitsuhi.ashi 1-chome, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Japan 556-8601 ABBREVIATION LIST
Abbreviations Definitions AI Auto Idle API American Petroleum Institute ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials, USA CECE Committee for European Construction Equipment DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung, GERMANY (German Institute for Standardization) EN European Standard FRONT Front means the direction towards the boom and dozer Hi High speed ISO International Organization for Standardization JIS Japanese Industry Standard L Volume (Liter) L/min Liter per minute Lo Low speed MIL Military Standard OPG Operator Protective Guards OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration rpm Revolutions Per Minute ROPS Roll-Over Protective Structure SAE Society of Automotive Engineers, USA TPSS Two Pattern Selection System
IMPORTANT The engine in this machine is not equipped by the manufacturer with a standard spark arrester. It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to Use or operate this engine on or near any forest-covered, brush-covered land, or grass-covered land unless the exhaust system is equipped with a working spark arrester meeting state laws. Other states or federal areas may have similar laws.
Canadian Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC): This machine complies with Industry Canada ICES-002.
U25 English (U.S.A.) AU. L. 13-21. 1. K
GENERAL SYMBOLS
The instruments and operation elements have been marked with a series of symbols in order to simplify the operation of your excavator. These symbols are listed below with the respective descriptions.
Safety alert Symbol Alarm lamp “Fuel level too low” Alarm lamp “Engine Oil pressure “ Alarm lamp “Battery charge” Horn Diesel Hydraulic fluid Fast Slow Excavator - Overhead movement toward the front Excavator - Overhead movement toward the rear Boom raise Boom lower Arm out Arm in Bucket in Bucket dig / rollback Boom swing (left) Boom swing (Right) Dozer raise Dozer lower Operation direction of control lever Operation direction of control lever Read operator’s manual Lock Unlock
FOREWORD
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. DANGER : Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING :Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION : Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could 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
DEALER SERVICE...................................................................................................... 1
TECHNICAL DATA...................................................................................................... 2
DESCRIPTION OF MACHINE PARTS........................................................................ 3
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROL ELEMENTS................................................. 4
CHECKS BEFORE START ......................................................................................... 7
DAILY CHECKS....................................................................................................... 7
SLIDING THE SEAT ................................................................................................ 7
OPENING AND CLOSING OF PARTS.................................................................... 8
Opening / Closing of the Engine Hood .............................................................................8
Opening and Closing of the Fuel Tank Cover...................................................................8
Keeping the Tools.............................................................................................................9
Operator's Manual Storage...............................................................................................9
HANDLING THE SAFETY DEVICES....................................................................... 9
Control Lever Lock............................................................................................................9
Roll-Over Protective Structures (ROPS) / Operator Protective Guards of Top Guard Level
I (OPG (Top Guard Level I))...........................................................................................10
OPERATION OF THE ENGINE................................................................................. 11
STARTING THE ENGINE...................................................................................... 11
Display Selector Switch..................................................................................................12
Battery Charge Lamp......................................................................................................14
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Lamp ...............................................................................14
Glow Lamp......................................................................................................................15
LCD for Normal Operation..............................................................................................15
LCD for Warning.............................................................................................................16
Warning Lamp ................................................................................................................17
Checkpoints after Starting the Engine............................................................................17
STARTING THE ENGINE UNDER COLD CONDITIONS...................................... 18
STOPPING THE ENGINE...................................................................................... 18
Engine Stop Lever..........................................................................................................18
STARTING WITH AN AUXILIARY BATTERY ....................................................... 18
Observe Following Guidelines when Starting with an Auxiliary Battery..........................19
EXCAVATOR OPERATION ...................................................................................... 20
RUNNING-IN OF THE NEW EXCAVATOR........................................................... 20
Do not Work with Full Engine Rpm's or Full Loads during the First 50 Working Hours..20
Oil Change in the Run-in Stage......................................................................................20
Seat Belt.........................................................................................................................20
STARTING............................................................................................................. 20
Adjusting the Operator's Seat.........................................................................................20
Lock Lever......................................................................................................................21
Working Light Switch......................................................................................................21
Travel Buzzer (Option)....................................................................................................21
TWO PATTERN SELECTION SYSTEM (TPSS)................................................... 22
CONTENTS
Pattern Change...............................................................................................................22
OPERATION OF THE BOOM................................................................................ 23
OPERATION OF THE ARM................................................................................... 23
OPERATION OF BUCKET .................................................................................... 24
SWIVEL(UNIT SWING)OPERATION .................................................................... 24
BOOM SWING OPERATION................................................................................. 24
OPERATION OF THE DOZER .............................................................................. 24
SERVICE PORT OPERATION .............................................................................. 25
DRIVING ................................................................................................................ 25
Drive Levers (Right, Left)................................................................................................26
Travel Speed Switch.......................................................................................................26
TURNS................................................................................................................... 27
Pivot Turn .......................................................................................................................27
Spin Turn........................................................................................................................28
UP AND DOWNHILL TRAVELLING ...................................................................... 28
PARKING ON A SLOPE ........................................................................................ 29
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON EXCAVATOR OPERATION ............................ 29
TRANSPORTING THE EXCAVATOR ON A TRUCK................................................ 30
LIFTING OF THE EXCAVATOR................................................................................ 32
MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................... 34
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS................................................................................ 34
DAILY CHECKS..................................................................................................... 37
Check Fuel Level............................................................................................................37
Check Engine Oil Level ..................................................................................................38
Check Hydraulic Oil Level...............................................................................................38
Checking Coolant Level..................................................................................................39
Washing Whole Machine................................................................................................39
Lubrication Points...........................................................................................................39
Check Fan Belt...............................................................................................................40
Cleaning of Engine and Electrical Wiring........................................................................40
Check Radiator and Oil cooler........................................................................................40
REGULAR CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE WORK ................................................. 41
EVERY 50 SERVICE HOURS ............................................................................... 41
Draining the Water from the Fuel Tank...........................................................................41
Draining Water Separator...............................................................................................41
Battery ............................................................................................................................42
Battery Charging.............................................................................................................43
Greasing of Swing Bearing Teeth...................................................................................43
EVERY 200 SERVICE HOURS ............................................................................. 44