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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL UTILITY VEHICLE 1AYAACPAP0010 READ AND SAVE THIS MANUAL...
  • Page 2 ABBREVIATION LIST Abbreviations Definitions Two Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive American Petroleum Institute ASABE American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, USA ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials, USA Deutsches Institut für Normung, GERMANY Feet Per Minute Km/h Kilometers Per Hour Miles Per Hour Meters Per Second Power Take Off...
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 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 Brake & Parking Brake Battery Charging Condition Engine Oil-Pressure Turn Signal...

  • Page 5: Safety First

    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.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    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 ..................
  • Page 7 CONTENTS Driving in Reverse ......................22 Driving in "4WD" ......................23 Turning the Vehicle......................23 Hills ..........................24 Traversing Hillsides ......................24 Sliding and Skidding ....................... 24 Driving through Water..................... 25 CARGO BED ......................26 CARGO BED......................26 General Caution......................26 Max.
  • Page 8 CONTENTS Checking Joint Boot......................44 Checking Tire Inflation Pressure..................44 EVERY 50 HOURS ....................45 Greasing ......................... 45 Checking Engine Start System ..................46 EVERY 100 HOURS ....................46 Checking Wheel Bolt Torque ..................46 Changing Engine Oil....................... 47 Cleaning Engine Air Cleaner Element ................48 Cleaning CVT Air Cleaner Element ................
  • Page 9 CONTENTS Replacing Light Bulb....................... 64 STORAGE ......................... 65 VEHICLE STORAGE ..................... 65 REMOVING THE VEHICLE FROM STORAGE............. 65 TROUBLESHOOTING....................66 ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING ................66 BATTERY TROUBLESHOOTING ................. 68 MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING ................. 69 OPTIONS........................70 ENGINE EMISSION RELATED INFORMATION............71...
  • Page 10 (For further If any structural member of the ROPS is damaged, details, see "MAINTENANCE" section.) replace the entire structure at your local KUBOTA 14. Keep your vehicle clean. Dirt, grease, and trash build Dealer.
  • Page 11 SAFE OPERATION C Safety for children 2. OPERATING THE VEHICLE Tragedy can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children generally are attracted to vehicles and the work they do. C Starting 1. Always sit in the operator's seat when starting engine 1.
  • Page 12 SAFE OPERATION (2) Driving forward out of a ditch, mired condition or up a steep slope increases the risk of a vehicle to 3. HAULING LOADS IN THE CARGO BED be upset backward. Always back out of these situations. Extra caution is required with four- 1.
  • Page 13 SAFE OPERATION 6. SERVICING THE VEHICLE Before servicing the vehicle, park it on a firm, flat and level surface, set the parking brake, lower all implements to the ground, place the range gear shift lever in neutral, stop the engine and remove the key. 1.
  • Page 14 SAFE OPERATION 7. DANGER, WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS...
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  • Page 18 2. Clean danger, warning and caution labels with soap and water, dry with a soft cloth. 3. Replace damaged or missing danger, 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.

  • Page 20: Safe Operation

    However, when in need of parts or major service, be sure to see your 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 vehicle, engine, transmission and ROPS serial numbers.

  • Page 21: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION TABLE Model RTV400Ci Model SUBARU GH4120 Engine Type 1 cylinder OHC, Air-cooled, EFI Gas Displacement L (cu. in.) 0.404 (24.7) Fuel Capacity L (U.S.gals) 20 (5.3) Transmission Continuously variable transmission (CVT) Wheels, Drive system 4, Rear 2WD or 4WD Differential lock Standard;...

  • Page 22: Traveling Speeds

    SPECIFICATIONS Model RTV400Ci 24x9-12 24x9-12 Front HDWS, 6PLY ATV, 6PLY Tires 24x11-12 24x11-12 Rear HDWS, 6PLY ATV, 6PLY Front deluxe guard Opt. Body color Orange / Camo Speedometer Opt. Rear net Opt. A The company reserves the right to change the specifications without notice. A The values in "Ground clearance"...

  • Page 23: Vehicle Limitations

    Use with implements which are not sold or approved by KUBOTA and which exceed the maximum specifications listed below, or which are otherwise unfit for use with the KUBOTA Vehicle may result in malfunctions or failures of the vehicle, damage to other property and injury to the operator or others. [Any malfunctions or failures of the vehicle resulting from use with improper implements are not covered by the warranty] Max.

  • Page 24: Instrument Panel And Controls

    INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS LOCATION OF PARTS ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS (1) ROPS............. -- (2) Front hood............37 (3) Headlights............15 (4) Winch mount bracket (if equipped)....32 (5) Front trailer hitch bracket........ 31 (6) Front trailer hitch (if equipped)......31...
  • Page 25 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS (1) Steering wheel..........-- (2) Hourmeter............(3) Horn button............15 (4) Head light switch..........15 (5) Key switch............-- (6) Differential lock lever........21 (7) Easy Checker(TM)......... (8) Range gear shift lever........(9) 4WD lever............(10) Cup holder............
  • Page 26 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS (1) Seat belts............14 (2) Seat............... 38 (3) Parking brake lever........20 (4) Fuel gauge............. 19 (5) Battery............--...
  • Page 27 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS (1) Handgrip............-- (5) Tailgate............27 (2) Cargo bed............26 (6) Tail lamp............-- (3) Fuel tank cap............ -- (7) Rear trailer hitch bracket........31 (4) Muffler.............. -- (8) Rear trailer hitch (if equipped)......(9) Rear shock absorber........

  • Page 28: Pre-Operation Check

    PRE-OPERATION CHECK PRE-OPERATION CHECK DAILY CHECK To prevent trouble from occurring, it is important to know the condition of the vehicle well. Check it before starting. To avoid personal injury: A Be sure to check and service the vehicle on a level surface with the engine shut off and the parking brake "ON"...

  • Page 29: Operating The Engine

    OPERATING THE ENGINE OPERATING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE To avoid personal injury 1. Make sure the parking brake is applied. A Read "SAFE OPERATION" in the front of this manual. A Read the danger, warning and caution labels located on the vehicle. A To avoid danger...
  • Page 30 OPERATING THE ENGINE C Check Easy Checker(TM) Lamps: 2. Set the range gear shift lever to the 1. When the key is turned "ON", lamps(2)(3)(4) should come on. If trouble should occur at any location while "NEUTRAL" position. the engine is running, the warning lamp corresponding to that location comes on.

  • Page 31: Cold Weather Starting

    OPERATING THE ENGINE STOPPING THE ENGINE BCold Weather Starting When the ambient temperature is below 0 ), the 1. After slowing the engine to idle, turn the key to "OFF". engine is very cold. If the engine fails to start after 10 2.

  • Page 32: Jump Starting

    OPERATING THE ENGINE JUMP STARTING To avoid personal injury: A Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away from battery. A If vehicle battery is frozen, do not jump start engine. A Do not connect other end of negative jumper cable to negative terminal of vehicle battery.

  • Page 33: Operating The Vehicle

    OPERATING THE VEHICLE OPERATING THE VEHICLE OPERATING NEW VEHICLE STARTING How a new vehicle is handled and maintained determines 1. Fasten the seat belt. the life of the vehicle. A new vehicle just off the factory production line has been, of course, tested, but the various parts are not BSeat Belt accustomed to each other, so care should be taken to...

  • Page 34: Head Light Switch

    OPERATING THE VEHICLE 2. Selecting light switch position. BHorn Button The horn switch is operative when the key switch is in either the "ON" or "OFF" position. BHead Light Switch The horn will sound when the horn button is pressed. The head light switch is operative when the key switch is in the "ON"...

  • Page 35: Brake Pedal

    OPERATING THE VEHICLE 3. Checking the brake pedal. 4. Selecting the travel speed. BBrake Pedal BRange Gear Shift Lever To avoid personal injury: To avoid personal injury: A If the operator suddenly brakes, an accident A Avoid changing range gear shift lever when may occur due to loss of control or the shifting ascending or descending a slope.

  • Page 36: 4Wd Lever

    OPERATING THE VEHICLE C Front wheel drive is effective for the following A Do not force the range gear shift lever. If it is difficult to jobs: shift the lever into "L", or "H" on slopes, be sure to 1. When greater pulling force is needed, such as working apply the parking brake before starting the procedure.

  • Page 37: Stopping

    OPERATING THE VEHICLE STOPPING CHECK DURING DRIVING BStopping BImmediately Stop the Engine if: 1. Release the speed control pedal. A The engine suddenly slows down or accelerates, 2. Step on the brake pedal. A Unusual noises are suddenly heard, 3. After the vehicle has stopped, put the range gear shift A Exhaust fumes suddenly become very dark, lever in neutral, and apply the parking brake.

  • Page 38: Easy Checker(Tm)

    If the light is active after restart, consult A Do not refuel over "F". Fill the tank only to the bottom your local KUBOTA Dealer. of the filler neck in the fuel tank. Engine oil pressure light...

  • Page 39: Hourmeter

    BEFORE DISMOUNTING VEHICLE maintenance yourself or have its maintenance done by A ALWAYS APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE AND your local KUBOTA Dealer as necessary. LOWER ALL IMPLEMENTS TO THE GROUND. (See "SERVICE INTERVALS" in "MAINTENANCE" Leaving transmission in gear with the engine section.)

  • Page 40: Accessory

    OPERATING THE VEHICLE ACCESSORY OPERATING TECHNIQUES B12V Electric Outlet BDifferential Lock The 12 volt receptacle is located on the front-panel. An auxiliary light or other devices may be connected to this connector. To avoid personal injury due to loss of steering control: C This outlet is activated when the key switch is in A Do not operate the vehicle at high speed with...

  • Page 41: Unfamiliar Terrain

    OPERATING THE VEHICLE BUnfamiliar Terrain BDriving in Reverse To avoid personal injury: To avoid personal injury: A Be sure to check for hidden obstacles or A Turn around, look down and behind you before hazards before driving in a new area. backing up to be sure there are no obstacles or A Keep your speed down until you know the area people in your way.

  • Page 42: Driving In "4Wd

    OPERATING THE VEHICLE BDriving in "4WD" BTurning the Vehicle To avoid personal injury: To avoid personal injury: A Do not drive in "4WD" on paved surfaces. A Reduce vehicle speed before entering the turn and maintain an even speed through the turn. For the maximum traction, shift the range gear shift lever A Do not make sharp turns in order to avoid loss into low range and use "4WD"...

  • Page 43: Hills

    OPERATING THE VEHICLE BTraversing Hillsides BHills To avoid personal injury: To avoid personal injury: A Do not turn sideways on a hill, or the vehicle A Reduce vehicles speed to prevent tipping or may roll over. loss of control. A Always go straight up hill or down hill. A Do not traverse hillsides that are slippery or A Slow down until you can get a clean view of the covered with rocks or obstacles which may...

  • Page 44: Driving Through Water

    OPERATING THE VEHICLE 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 before entering for rocks, holes or other obstacles that may cause overturn, get stuck or submerged.

  • Page 45: Cargo Bed

    CARGO BED CARGO BED CARGO BED BGeneral Caution To avoid personal injury: A Never carry passengers in the cargo bed. They can be tossed about or even thrown off causing serious injury or death. A Never raise the cargo bed when it is loaded. A Driving with the cargo bed tilted may be hazardous.

  • Page 46: Cargo Bed Tailgate

    CARGO BED BCargo Bed Tailgate A TO AVOID TAILGATE DAMAGE: Remove the rear trailer hitch when wire loop is removed and cargo bed is raised. To avoid personal injury: A Do not apply a load to the tailgate while the tailgate is open, or the wire loop may break.

  • Page 47: Raising And Lowering The Cargo Bed

    CARGO BED 6. Release the safety support from the latch slot by pulling up on the middle of the support. BRaising and Lowering the Cargo Bed 7. Put the safety support into the support holder. To avoid personal injury; A Make sure the vehicle is on a firm, level surface and the parking brake is applied before raising the cargo bed and securing the cargo bed in the raised position.

  • Page 48: Tires And Wheels

    Do not inflate tires above the recommended pressure shown in the operator's manual. A Do not use tires other than those approved by KUBOTA. BInflation Pressure C All terrain vehicle tire Though the tire pressure is factory-set to the prescribed level, it naturally drops slowly in the course of time.

  • Page 49: Wheels

    Weaker Soft Light A If you feel any difficulty in the adjustment, consult your local KUBOTA dealer. The rear shock absorber spring is adjusted to third position (default) in the figure below. (A) Rear shock absorber (B) Adjusting sleeve (Turn here with a hook wrench.)

  • Page 50: Towing And Transporting

    TOWING AND TRANSPORTING TOWING AND TRANSPORTING TOWING AND TRANSPORTING BFront Trailer Hitch BRear Trailer Hitch [if equipped] [if equipped] To avoid personal injury: To avoid personal injury: A Do not tow this vehicle unless all the functions A Always tow a load slowly enough to maintain of the vehicle are properly working, since the control and avoid tipping.

  • Page 51: Winch Mount Bracket

    TOWING AND TRANSPORTING BWinch Mount Bracket [if equipped] Mounting the optional winch always requires reading the instruction manual attached to the winch thoroughly before using it. (1) Winch mount bracket (if equipped)

  • Page 52: Maintenance

    See the Emissions Warranty Statement. 2. To ensure the best quality and reliability, use new KUBOTA Genuine parts or their equivalents for repair and replacement, whenever you have maintenance done.
  • Page 53 MAINTENANCE Indication of Hour Meter After Ref. Items 700 hrs Page every Toe-in Adjust 100 hrs every Spark arrester Clean 100 hrs every Parking brake lever Adjust 200 hrs every Engine oil filter Replace 200 hrs every Engine oil Change 100 hrs Engine cooling air every...
  • Page 54 MAINTENANCE Indication of Hour Meter After Ref. Items 700 hrs Page Brake pad wear Check Service Parking brake Adjust Fuse Replace required Light bulb Replace...

  • Page 55: Lubricants And Fuel

    Do not mix different brands or grades. 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.

  • Page 56: Periodic Service

    PERIODIC SERVICE PERIODIC SERVICE 5. Press-fit the hood into position with both hands. To avoid personal injury: A Do not work under any hydraulically supported devices. They can settle, suddenly leak down, or be accidentally lowered. If necessary to work under vehicle or any vehicle elements for servicing or adjustment, securely support them with stands or suitable blocking beforehand.

  • Page 57: Operator's Seat

    PERIODIC SERVICE HOW TO RAISE THE CARGO BED BOperator's Seat To open the seat, raise the seat to the forward position. To avoid personal injury: A When servicing under raised bed, make sure safety support is properly mounted. A Do not touch muffler or exhaust pipes while they are hot;...

  • Page 58: Jack-Up Point

    PERIODIC SERVICE 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. (1) Safety support (2) Latch slot 5.

  • Page 59: Daily Check

    PERIODIC SERVICE DAILY CHECK Use only unleaded gasoline with an octane rating index of 87 or higher may be used. For your own safety and maximum service life of the vehicle, make a thorough daily inspection before operating the vehicle to start the engine. A Use fuel within approximately 30 days after purchase to avoid deterioration in fuel quality, or add fuel stabilizer to keep fuel fresh and stabilized.

  • Page 60: Checking Engine Oil Level

    PERIODIC SERVICE A Remove fuel-powered equipment from the truck or the trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, BChecking Engine Oil Level then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than from a fuel dispenser nozzle. A Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank To avoid personal injury: or container opening at all times until the fueling is...

  • Page 61: Checking Transmission Fluid Level

    Check to see below the "MIN" mark. that the oil level lies between the two notches. A Use only KUBOTA DOT3 GENUINE BRAKE If the level is too low, add new oil to the prescribed FLUID from a sealed container. Using other level at the oil inlet.

  • Page 62: Checking Brake Pedal

    PERIODIC SERVICE BChecking Parking Brake BChecking Brake Pedal Pull the parking brake lever to apply the brakes. With the key switch at "ON" position, the brake indicator on the instrument panel lights up. To release the brakes, push in To avoid personal injury: the button at the tip of the parking brake lever and tilt down A Stop the engine and chock the wheels before the lever.

  • Page 63: Checking Joint Boot

    Though the tire pressure is factory-set to the prescribed 2. If the boots are cuts, cracked or shows signs of level, it naturally drops slowly in the course of time. Thus, deterioration, consult your local KUBOTA Dealer. check it everyday and inflate as necessary. Tire sizes...

  • Page 64: Every 50 Hours

    PERIODIC SERVICE EVERY 50 HOURS BGreasing Apply a small amount of multi-purpose grease to the following points every 50 hours: If you operated the vehicle in extremely wet and muddy conditions, lubricate grease fittings more often. (1) Battery terminals (spray type grease) (1) Range gear shift lever pivot (spray type grease) (2) 4WD lever pivot (spray type grease) (3) Differential lock lever (spray type grease)

  • Page 65: Checking Engine Start System

    3. Return the Speed control pedal to the "N" position. 4. Turn the key to "START" position. 5. The engine must not crank. 6. If it cranks, consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service. (1) Torque wheel bolts to 108.4 to 121.9 N-m...

  • Page 66: Changing Engine Oil

    PERIODIC SERVICE BChanging Engine Oil 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 surface and raise the cargo bed.

  • Page 67: Cleaning Engine Air Cleaner Element

    PERIODIC SERVICE BCleaning Engine Air Cleaner Element BCleaning CVT Air Cleaner Element 1. Remove the air cleaner cover. 1. Remove the air cleaner cover and element. 2. Blow compressed air to the end of the element and 2. Clean the element: inside the air cleaner with care not to allow dust into (1) When dry dust adheres to the element, blow the intake air inlet.

  • Page 68: Checking Spark Plug Condition & Gap

    PERIODIC SERVICE 6. Remove plugs and check its condition. Replace the plug if worn or reuse is questionable. BChecking Spark Plug Condition & Gap 7. Inspect spark plugs for cracked porcelain, pitted Remove the spark plugs, check condition, and reset the electrodes, or other wear and damage.

  • Page 69: Checking Fuel Line

    PERIODIC SERVICE BChecking Fuel Line To avoid personal injury: A Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key when attempting to make the following checks and changes. A Never fail to check the fuel lines periodically. The fuel lines are subject to wear and aging. Fuel may leak out onto the running engine, causing a fire.

  • Page 70: Checking Carbon Canister Air Filter

    PERIODIC SERVICE BChecking Battery Condition BChecking Carbon Canister Air Filter Check the carbon canister air filter every 100 hours of operation. (more often under extremely dusty or dirty To avoid the possibility of battery explosion: conditions.) refillable type battery, follow instructions below.
  • Page 71 PERIODIC SERVICE C Battery Charging C Battery Replacing 1. Park the vehicle on a flat surface. 2. Apply the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key. To avoid personal injury: 3. Raise the seat. A When the battery is being activated, hydrogen 4.

  • Page 72: Adjusting Toe-In

    PERIODIC SERVICE C Adjusting procedures 1. Loosen the lock nut and turn the tie rod to adjust the BAdjusting Toe-in rod length until the proper toe-in measurement is obtained. Proper toe-in 0 to 20 mm (0 to 0.79 in.) 2. Retighten the lock nut. 1.

  • Page 73: Cleaning Spark Arrester

    8 to 12 notches and will not hold the To avoid personal injury: vehicle in place. A After operating the engine, do not touch the Consult your local KUBOTA dealer. muffler, exhaust pipe, or spark arrester until they have had sufficient time to cool. C Adjusting procedure 1.

  • Page 74: Replacing Engine Oil Filter

    (not to exceed 205 kPa (1) Engine oil filter (A) Right rear tire (2.1 kgf/cm , 30 psi)). A To prevent serious damage to the engine, use only a KUBOTA genuine filter. (1) Engine cooling fin...

  • Page 75: Checking Brake Pedal

    2. Check the brake hose and pipe joints for oil leaks. To avoid personal injury: 3. If there is any abnormality, consult your local KUBOTA A Stop the engine and chock the wheels before Dealer for this service.

  • Page 76: Checking Brake Light Switch

    PERIODIC SERVICE BChecking Brake Light Switch BChecking Engine Intake Air Line 1. Park the vehicle on a flat surface. 2. Step on the brake pedal to check if the brake light 1. Check to see if the duct, hoses and hose clamps are comes on.

  • Page 77: Checking Cvt Intake Air Line

    (1) Intake air duct (2) Hose (Intake air duct CVT air cleaner) (3) Hose (CVT air cleaner CVT) (4) Hose clamp (A) CVT air cleaner (B) CVT (C) Right rear tire BChecking CVT Belt Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service.

  • Page 78: Every 400 Hours

    4. After draining, reinstall the drain plug. A Do not operate the vehicle immediately after changing 5. Fill with the new KUBOTA SUPER UDT fluid up to the the transmission fluid. upper notch on the dipstick.

  • Page 79: Changing Front Axle Case Oil

    If you do not have the proper tools and/or are not 2. To drain the used oil, remove the drain and filling plugs mechanically proficient, consult your local KUBOTA at the front axle case and drain the oil completely into the oil pan.

  • Page 80: Every 2 Years

    EVERY 2 YEARS EVERY 4 YEARS BChanging Brake Fluid BReplacing Brake Hose Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service. Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service. (See "Checking Brake Fluid Level" in "DAILY CHECK" in SERVICE AS REQUIRED "PERIODIC SERVICE"...

  • Page 81: Adjusting Parking Brake

    Failure to follow this procedure may result in serious damage to the vehicle electrical system. Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for specific information dealing with electrical problems. C Replacement procedure 1. Disconnect the negative cable of the battery.

  • Page 82: Replacing Slow-Blow Fuses

    BReplacing Slow-Blow Fuses The slow-blow fuses are intended to protect the electrical cabling. If any of them have blown out, be sure to pinpoint the cause. Never use any substitute, use only a KUBOTA genuine part. C Replacement procedure 1. Disconnect the negative cable of the battery.

  • Page 83: Replacing Light Bulb

    PERIODIC SERVICE BReplacing Light Bulb 1. Head lights Take the bulb out of the light body and replace it with a new one. 2. Other lights Detach the lens and replace the bulb. Light Capacity Head lights 27 W Tail light Brake light 21 W Easy Checker(TM)

  • Page 84: Storage

    STORAGE STORAGE REMOVING THE VEHICLE FROM STORAGE To avoid personal injury: 1. Check the tire air pressure and inflate the tires if they A Do not clean the vehicle with engine running. are low. A To avoid danger exhaust fume 2.

  • Page 85: Troubleshooting

    KUBOTA Dealer. A Fuel hose or fuel filter clogged or A Clean or replace fuel lines, and consult damaged. your KUBOTA Dealer. A Air cleaner is clogged. A Clean or replace the air cleaner element. A Spark plug defective.
  • Page 86 A Throttle link and governor link are not A Remove any debris from around put back in place, being caught with a throttle link and governor link. stone, debris, etc. If you have any questions, consult your local KUBOTA Dealer.

  • Page 87: Battery Troubleshooting

    Battery electrolyte level A There is a crack or pin A Replace battery. drops rapidly. holes in the electrolytic cells. A Charging system A Consult your local trouble. KUBOTA Dealer. If you have any questions, consult your local KUBOTA Dealer.

  • Page 88: Machine Troubleshooting

    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 Consult your KUBOTA Dealer. If you have any questions, consult your local KUBOTA Dealer.

  • Page 89: Options

    OPTIONS OPTIONS Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for further details. A Backup Beeper A Bed Liner A Cab Heater (cab only) A Camo Steel Cab A Fabric Cover A Front Accessory Box A Front Guard (Silver) A Front Heavy Load Strut A Front Trailer Hitch &...

  • Page 90: Engine Emission Related Information

    ENGINE EMISSION RELATED INFORMATION ENGINE EMISSION RELATED INFORMATION C The engine conforms to U.S. EPA and California emission regulations for off-road small SI engines. A Emission compliance period: 500 HOURS A CARB emissions durability period: EXTENDED C Exhaust Emission Control System A Throttle Body Injection, Electronic Control Module, Three Way Catalyst...
  • Page 91 English (U.S.A.) Code No. K7211-7121-1 PRINTED IN U.S.A. © KUBOTA Corporation 2011...

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