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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.
5900 14th 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 Arɡenteuil Cedex, France
Telephone : (33)1-3426-3434
Italy
: KUBOTA EUROPE S.A.S Italy Branch
Via Grandi, 29 20068 Peschiera Borrome (MI) Italy
Telephone : (39)02-51650377
Germany
: KUBOTA BAUMASCHINEN GmbH
Steinhauser str, 100, 66482 Zweibrucken Rheinlandpfalz Germany
Telephone : (49)6332-4870100
U.K.
: KUBOTA (U.K.) LTD.
Dormer Road, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3UN, U.K.
Telephone : (44)1844-214500
Australia
: KUBOTA TRACTOR AUSTRALIA PTY LTD.
25-29 Permas Way, Truɡanina, 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, Selanɡor Darul Ehsan Malaysia
Telephone : (60)3-736-1388
Philippines : KUBOTA PHILIPPINES, INC.
232 Quirino Hiɡhway, Baesa, Quezon City 1106, Philippines
Telephone : (63)2-422-3500
Taiwan
: SHIN TAIWAN AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY CO., LTD.
16, Fenɡpinɡ 2nd Rd, Taliao Shianɡ Kaohsiunɡ 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 Khlonɡnuenɡ, Amphur Khlonɡluanɡ,
Pathumthani 12120, THAILAND
Telephone : (66)2-909-0300
Japan
: KUBOTA Corporation
Farm & Industrial Machinery International Operations Headquarters
2-47, Shikitsuhiɡashi 1-chome, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Japan 556-8601
English (U.S.A.)
Code No. RA028-8241-8
K
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008-3

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  • Page 1 Telephone : (39)02-51650377 Germany : KUBOTA BAUMASCHINEN GmbH Steinhauser str, 100, 66482 Zweibrucken Rheinlandpfalz Germany Telephone : (49)6332-4870100 U.K. : KUBOTA (U.K.) LTD. Dormer Road, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3UN, U.K. Telephone : (44)1844-214500 Australia : KUBOTA TRACTOR AUSTRALIA PTY LTD. 25-29 Permas Way, Truɡanina, 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, Selanɡor Darul Ehsan Malaysia Telephone : (60)3-736-1388 Philippines : KUBOTA PHILIPPINES, INC. 232 Quirino Hiɡhway, Baesa, Quezon City 1106, Philippines Telephone : (63)2-422-3500 Taiwan : SHIN TAIWAN AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY CO., LTD. 16, Fenɡpinɡ 2nd Rd, Taliao Shianɡ Kaohsiunɡ 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 Khlonɡnuenɡ, Amphur Khlonɡluanɡ, Pathumthani 12120, THAILAND Telephone : (66)2-909-0300 Japan : KUBOTA Corporation Farm & Industrial Machinery International Operations Headquarters 2-47, Shikitsuhiɡashi 1-chome, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Japan 556-8601 English (U.S.A.) Code No. RA028-8241-8...
  • Page 2 Roll-Over Protective Structures California Proposition 65 3 WARNING 3 The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. K008-3 English (U.S.A.) AT. C. 9-16. 1. K...
  • Page 3 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 Boom swing (left) ¶ Alarm lamp “Fuel level too low”...
  • Page 4 FOREWORD You are now the proud owner of a KUBOTA excavator. This excavator is a product of KUBOTA quality engineering and manufacturing. It is made of quickly fine materials and under rigid quality control systems. It will give you long, satisfactory service. To obtain the best use of your excavator, please read this manual carefully.
  • Page 5 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.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS SAFE OPERATION....Working Light Switch .....14 DEALER SERVICE......1 CONTROLS FOR ATTACHMENTS TECHNICAL DATA ......2 ...........14 DESCRIPTION MACHINE OPERATION OF THE BOOM..17 PARTS..........3 OPERATION OF THE ARM...18 INSTRUMENT PANEL OPERATION OF BUCKET ....18 CONTROL ELEMENTS....4 SWIVEL (UNIT SWING) BEFORE START ......6 OPERATION ......19 HANDLING THE SAFETY DEVICES BOOM SWING OPERATION..19...
  • Page 7 Keep the Tools and Operator's Hydraulic Change (Including Manual in the Toolbox ....36 Replacing of the Suction Filter and DAILY CHECKS......36 the Return Filter in the Hydraulic Coolant Check ......36 Tank) ..........47 Check Fuel Level ......37 Hydraulic Oil Check with Hydraulic Check Engine Oil Level....38 Breakers ........48 Check Hydraulic Oil Level....38...
  • Page 8 PREPARATION FOR OPERATION IN COLD WEATHER ....56 PROCEDURE AFTER WORK CARRIED OUT ......56 LONG STORAGE ......57 RECOMMENDED OILS....59 MAIN DIMENSIONS ......61 LIFTING CAPACITY .....62...
  • Page 10 SAFE OPERATION SAFE OPERATION The best insurance against accidents is to abide 5. Track can be set at the narrow width 2 ft.3.6 in. (700mm) and the standard width 2 ft.9.9 by the safety regulations. in. (860mm). Read and understand this section carefully, (for details see "OPERATION OF TRACK before operating the excavator.
  • Page 11 12. Keep your excavator clean. Heavy soiling, grease, dust and grass can inflame and cause accidents or injuries. 13. Use only KUBOTA authorized attachments. 14. Before starting the excavator, be absolutely sure that the excavator has been filled with fuel, lubricated, greased and undergone A During excavator use do not allow any other maintenance work.
  • Page 12 SAFE OPERATION 5. Make sure that the dozer is on the front side. C Safety for children (The dozer must be raised.) If the swing Tragedy can occur if the operator is not alert to frame has been turned 180 , i.e. the dozer the presence of children.
  • Page 13 -4 SAFE OPERATION 3. AFTER OPERATION 4. SAFE LOADING AND TRANSPORT OF THE EXCAVATOR Before leaving the machine, A Bring the excavator to hard even ground. 1. Observe all regulations concerning the A Lower the attachments and the dozer blade transport of excavators on public roads.
  • Page 14 SAFE OPERATION 6. If the excavator is to tow another machine, 8. Do not open the radiator cap before the the load must be smaller than the strength of radiator has cooled down sufficiently. the hook. First loosen the cap to the first stop and allow the system enough time to release the Max.
  • Page 15 15. KUBOTA uses no parts which are lined with other combustible materials from inside the asbestos. Do not use these kind of parts machine belly pans or lower unit structures even if they can be installed.
  • Page 16 SAFE OPERATION 6. DANGER, WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS...
  • Page 17 -8 SAFE OPERATION...
  • Page 18 SAFE OPERATION...
  • Page 19 (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 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

    DEALER SERVICE DEALER SERVICE Your KUBOTA dealer is always ready to help so that your excavator offers the best performance. After having carefully read this manual, you will realize that much of the routine maintenance can be done by yourself. Your KUBOTA dealer is responsible for servicing and the delivery of spare parts.

  • Page 21: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA TECHNICAL DATA KUBOTA EXCAVATOR Model name K008-3 Type Rubber tracks Machine weight lbs (kg) 2028 (920) Volume (CECE) cu.in. (m ) 1340 (0.022) Standard bucket Width in. (mm) 13.8 (350) Type Water cooled 3 cylinder Diesel Model name...

  • Page 22: Description Of Machine Parts

    DESCRIPTION OF MACHINE PARTS DESCRIPTION OF MACHINE PARTS DEPICTED CONTENTS (1) Arm (2) Bucket cylinder (3) Bucket link (4) Bucket (5) Swing bracket (6) Dozer cylinder (7) Dozer (8) Arm cylinder (9) Boom (10) Operator's seat (11) Boom cylinder (12) Drive sprocket (13) Front idler (14) ROPS...

  • Page 23: Instrument Panel And Control Elements

    INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROL ELEMENTS INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROL ELEMENTS B Instrument Panel, Switches DEPICTED CONTENTS (1) Starter switch (2) Hour meter (3) Alarm lamp (4) Horn switch (5) Working light switch...
  • Page 24 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROL ELEMENTS B Control Pedals and Levers DEPICTED CONTENTS (1) Throttle lever (2) Drive lever (left) (3) Drive lever (right) (4) Control lever for front attachments (left) (5) Control lever for front attachments (right) (6) Control lever for dozer or track width (7) Swing pedal (8) Service port pedal (9) Track width change / dozer select lever...

  • Page 25: Before Start

    BEFORE START BEFORE START HANDLING THE SAFETY DEVICES BControl lever lock A When the excavator is not used or left unattended, be sure to place the bucket on the ground and lock the control levers. The front attachment may fall : it's dangerous.

  • Page 26: Operation Of The Engine

    OPERATION OF THE ENGINE OPERATION OF THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE To avoid personal injury: A Read "SAFE OPERATION" at the To avoid personal injury: beginning of this operator's manual. A The operator should not depend A Obey the danger, warning and caution solely on the alarm lamps, but should labels on the excavator.
  • Page 27 OPERATION OF THE ENGINE 3. Pull the throttle lever all the way back. Alarm Lamp "Engine Oil Pressure" 4. Insert the key into the starter switch and turn This lamp lights up when there is an abnormality it to position "ON". in the engine oil circulation.

  • Page 28: Hourmeter

    OPERATION OF THE ENGINE A In these cases, the excavator must be BHourmeter checked and serviced according to the The hourmeter shows the total operating hours directions of the KUBOTA dealer. of the excavator. STARTING THE ENGINE UNDER C Meter reading COLD CONDITIONS The meter counts up 1 for one operating hour.

  • Page 29: Stopping The Engine

    "OFF" position. Make sure that the throttle lever is in the idle position before turning the key. A If the engine does not stop with the key, contact your KUBOTA dealer. STARTING WITH AN AUXILIARY BATTERY To avoid personal injury: A Battery gases can explode.

  • Page 30: Observe Following Guidelines When Starting With An Auxiliary Battery

    OPERATION OF THE ENGINE A This excavator has a negative earthed 12 BObserve Following Guidelines Volt starting system. when Starting with an Auxiliary A Only use the same voltage when using an Battery. auxiliary battery. 1. Bring the second machine with the same A Using a higher voltage will cause serious battery voltage as near as possible to the damage to the electrical system.

  • Page 31: Excavator Operation

    DURING OPERATION the alarm lamp will light up. Should this occur during operation, check the electrical system or BStop the Engine immediately if: contact your KUBOTA dealer. A Sudden increase or decrease in engine (see "TROUBLESHOOTING") revolution occurs. A Sudden abnormal noises occur.

  • Page 32: Starting

    EXCAVATOR OPERATION STARTING 2. Bring the lock lever into the "Unlock" position. To avoid personal injury: A No persons, other than those familiar To avoid personal injury: with the excavator, are allowed to use A Check safety aspects all around the the excavator.

  • Page 33: Working Light Switch

    EXCAVATOR OPERATION CONTROLS FOR ATTACHMENTS BWorking Light Switch The levers move the boom, arm and bucket as If the key is in the "ON" position, the lights will well as the swing frame. The lever positions be switched on by tipping the switch. and functions are as follows: [NOT TWO PATTERN SELECTION TYPE] To avoid personal injury:...
  • Page 34 EXCAVATOR OPERATION C Pattern Change 4. Shift the joints (C) and (D) to the right, and Switching from [Pattern A] to [Pattern B] apply and tighten up the bolts (1) and (2). 1. Stop the engine and place the front attachment ground.
  • Page 35 EXCAVATOR OPERATION C Switching from [Pattern B] to [Pattern A] 4. Shift the joints (C) and (D) to the left, and 1. Stop the engine and place the front apply and tighten up the bolts (1) and (2). attachment ground. Release pressure out of the cylinders.

  • Page 36: Operation Of The Boom

    EXCAVATOR OPERATION OPERATION OF THE BOOM To raise the boom, pull the attachment control lever back. The boom is equipped with a cushion cylinder which prevents excavated material in the bucket from fall-in out. By low hydraulic oil temperature, (e.g. right after starting the engine) the cushioning function will only be effected after a certain delay (approx.

  • Page 37: Operation Of The Arm

    EXCAVATOR OPERATION OPERATION OF THE ARM OPERATION OF BUCKET Pull back the left attachment control lever and To dig with the bucket, move the right the arm will be pulled in. To move the arm out, attachment control lever from the neutral push the control lever towards the front.

  • Page 38: Swivel (Unit Swing) Operation

    EXCAVATOR OPERATION SWIVEL (UNIT SWING) BOOM SWING OPERATION OPERATION 1. Step on the front of the pedal to swing the boom to the left. 2. Step on the rear of the pedal to swing the boom to the right. To avoid personal injury: A When working in groups, always let the others know what you are going to do before you do it.

  • Page 39: Boom Swing Pedal

    EXCAVATOR OPERATION BOOM SWING PEDAL BOperation of the Track Width 1. Set the track width change/dozer select lever to the "Track width change" position (B). To avoid personal injury or death: A Always keep your toes within the edge of foot step; otherwise there is a possibility that your toes will be caught between swing frame and boom or boom cylinder.

  • Page 40: Operation Of The Dozer Width

    EXCAVATOR OPERATION BOperation of the Dozer Width For changing from standard width to narrow width: 1. Pull out the fixing pin (2) and remove the extension dozer (1). 2. Set the extension dozer (1), insert fixing pin (2) as illustration. 3.

  • Page 41: Operation Of The Dozer

    EXCAVATOR OPERATION DRIVING BOperation of the Dozer A While operating the dozer, the track width change / dozer select lever must be set To avoid personal injury or death: position (A). A Before starting the engine, make sure that no further persons are in the excavator surroundings.

  • Page 42: Drive Levers (Right, Left)

    EXCAVATOR OPERATION A If the crawler is clogged with sand or gravel BDrive Levers (Right, Left) while working on soft ground, lift up one crawler with the help of the boom, arm and bucket and let the crawler rotate to shake off the sand and gravel.
  • Page 43 EXCAVATOR OPERATION C Change of Direction while Stationary C Change of Direction while Travelling 1. Push the left drive lever forward; the 1. While travelling forwards, bring the left drive excavator will turn to the right. lever in the neutral position; the excavator will turn to the left.

  • Page 44: Spin Turn

    While travelling uphill, keep the lower edge of the bucket approx. 7.9 to 15.6in. (20 to 40cm) above the ground. Although the KUBOTA excavator will not slip easily because of the (A) "Left spin turn" crawlers, it is safer to let the bucket slide over the ground while travelling downhill.

  • Page 45: Parking On A Slope

    EXCAVATOR OPERATION PARKING ON A SLOPE SERVICE PORT OPERATION This pedal is used to operate attachments such as breakers. To avoid personal injury or death: A When the excavator is parked or left C Service port pedal unattended on a slope, be sure to put Step on the service port pedal and pressured oil the bucket on the ground and place all starts flowing through the "P"...

  • Page 46: Important Information On Excavator Operation

    EXCAVATOR OPERATION C Locking the service port pedal A Do not try to drop or shake of soil adhering The service port pedal can be locked downward to the bucket in the manner shown in the explanation below. This can cause damage in order to use an attachment such as hand to the machine.

  • Page 47: Operating Foldable Rops

    EXCAVATOR OPERATION OPERATING FOLDABLE ROPS 3. Fold the ROPS. To avoid personal injury: To avoid personal injury: A When raising or folding the ROPS, A Hold the ROPS tightly with both stop the engine and remove the key. hands and fold the ROPS slowly and Always perform function from a stable carefully.

  • Page 48: To Raise The Rops To Upright

    EXCAVATOR OPERATION BAdjustment of Foldable ROPS BTo Raise the ROPS to Upright A Adjust free fall of the ROPS upper frame regularly. Position A If you feel less friction in folding the ROPS, 1. Remove both hair pin cotters and set pin. tighten the self locking nut q until you feel the right friction in the movement.

  • Page 49: Transporting The Excavator On A Truck

    TRANSPORTING THE EXCAVATOR ON A TRUCK TRANSPORTING THE EXCAVATOR ON A TRUCK B Transporting on a Truck To avoid personal injury or death: A No directional changes should be To avoid personal injury or death: made when the excavator is on the A After loading the machine on the ramp.
  • Page 50 TRANSPORTING THE EXCAVATOR ON A TRUCK 3. For additional safety, use blocks or struts under the ramps and the truck bed. 4. Completely align the ramps and the crawlers and then drive the excavator slowly up the ramps with the dozer in the front. After ensuring that the crawlers are completely on the truck bed, swivel the upper body around to the back of the truck.

  • Page 51: Lifting Of The Excavator

    LIFTING OF THE EXCAVATOR LIFTING OF THE EXCAVATOR B Safety Aspects when Lifting with Chains / Straps Abide by following steps when lifting: To avoid personal injury or death: A The correct instructions for safe 1. Do not lift loads that exceed the maximum handling are described here.
  • Page 52 LIFTING OF THE EXCAVATOR B Lifting Procedure Excavator To avoid personal injury or death. A Do not lift the excavator other than at the 3 points as illustrated. A Do not use the ROPS for lifting the excavator. C General guidelines for lifting 1.

  • Page 53: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE INTERVALS Hour meter indicator Conse- Ref. Check points Intervals quently page Fuel Check Daily check Check Daily check Engine oil every Change 500 hrs Check Daily check Hydraulic oil** every Change 57,58 1000 hrs Check Daily check Coolant every Change...
  • Page 54 "EVERY 1000 SERVICE HOURS" in "REGULAR CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE WORK". A The items listed above (@ marked) are registered as emission related critical parts by KUBOTA in the U.S.EPA nonroad emission regulation. As the engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance on the engine according to the above instruction.

  • Page 55: Opening And Closing Of Parts

    MAINTENANCE OPENING AND CLOSING OF DAILY CHECKS PARTS For your own safety and to assure the long life span of your machine, a careful check should be BOpening/Closing of the Engine made before each operation. Hood BCoolant Check To avoid personal injury: A Do not open the engine hood before stopping engine.

  • Page 56: Check Fuel Level

    MAINTENANCE Fuel tank capacity 2.9 gals. (11 L) BCheck Fuel Level A Always fill up fuel after a day's work. A See "PURGING OF THE FUEL SYSTEM" in To avoid personal injury: "OTHER ADJUSTMENTS A Stop the engine before fuelling. REPLACEMENTS".

  • Page 57: Check Engine Oil Level

    MAINTENANCE BCheck Engine Oil Level BCheck Hydraulic Oil Level To avoid personal injury: To avoid personal injury: A Stop the engine before checking the A First lower all attachments on the oil level. ground then stop the engine. Insert the oil gauge rod fully into the prepared A Before filling with oil, wipe away all sand and opening, remove again and check the oil level;...

  • Page 58: Lubrication Points

    MAINTENANCE BLubrication Points To avoid personal injury: A First lower all attachments on the ground then stop the engine. A While greasing, take care not to step on the bucket teeth. A When doing excavation work in water, generously grease following points.

  • Page 59: Check Radiator

    MAINTENANCE BCheck Radiator BCleaning of Engine and Electrical Wiring To avoid personal injury: A Always stop engine before To avoid personal injury: checking the radiator. A Always stop engine before A Wear eye protection when cleaning cleaning wiring, cables with compressed air. engine.

  • Page 60: Regular Checks And Maintenance Work

    REGULAR CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE WORK REGULAR CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE WORK EVERY 50 SERVICE HOURS BDraining of the Fuel Filter BDraining the Water from the Fuel Tank Loosen the drain plug at the bottom of the fuel To avoid personal injury: tank to let sediments, impurities and water out of A Before draining the fuel filter, be sure the tank.

  • Page 61: Battery Service

    REGULAR CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE WORK BBattery Service To avoid personal injury: A Batteries contain sulphuric acid which can cause severe burns. Avoid all contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Antidote - External: Rinse with plenty water. Internal: Drink large quantities of water or milk. Call a physician immediately.

  • Page 62: Greasing Of Swing Bearing Teeth

    REGULAR CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE WORK EVERY 200 SERVICE HOURS 4. A boost charge is only for emergencies. It will partially charge the battery at a high rate and in a short time. Do all 50 hour servicing at the same time. When using a boost-charged battery, it is necessary to recharge the battery as early BChecking the Fan Belt Tension...

  • Page 63: Checking The Radiator Hoses

    REGULAR CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE WORK BChecking the Radiator Hoses BInspection and Cleaning of the Air Filter Element Open the engine hood and remove the dust- cover. Take out only outer element, clean the To avoid personal injury: element, case interior and reassemble. During A Wait long enough for the radiator coolant to cool down.

  • Page 64: Air Filter Maintenance

    REGULAR CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE WORK BAir Filter Maintenance BGreasing of the Swing Bearing 1. Grease through the respective grease fitting. 2. Grease at each 90 (1.58 rad.) position of the swing frame. To avoid personal injury: 3. Using the grease gun, apply 5 shots at every A Wear eye protection.

  • Page 65: Every 500 Service Hours

    REGULAR CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE WORK EVERY 500 SERVICE HOURS A Regardless of the service hours, an engine Do all 50 hour servicing at the same time. oil change is due every 1 year. Engine oil volumes approx. 0.58 gal. BEngine Oil Change (Change the (with engine oil filter) (2.2 L) engine oil every 500 hours, or every...

  • Page 66: Replacing Fuel Filter Element

    Replacing of the Suction Filter and 1. Close the fuel shutoff-valve. the Return Filter in the Hydraulic Tank) A Contact your KUBOTA dealer for details. (1) Fuel shutoff-valve (A) "Open" (B) "Closed" 2. Unscrew the retaining ring and remove the filter cup.

  • Page 67: Hydraulic Oil Check With Hydraulic Breakers

    Hydraulic oil Suction BChecking Fuel Injection Nozzle Return Filter Filter (Injection Pressure) Normal every 1000 Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this excavator work Hrs. service. every 800 Hrs. EVERY 2000 SERVICE HOURS 1000 Hrs. Breaker every 600 Hrs.

  • Page 68: Every 3000 Service Hours

    Check wiring and replace damaged components immediately. If a fuse blows out soon after having been replaced, contact your nearest KUBOTA dealer. Never use a fuse other than specified. BIENNIAL SERVICING To avoid personal injury:...

  • Page 69: Replacing Fuel Hose

    REGULAR CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE WORK OTHER SERVICING A Do not operate the engine without coolant. A To fill the radiator system use fresh water Track Frame BCleaning and anti-freeze fluid. Telescopic Beams A When the anti-freeze is mixed with water, When the track frame telescopic beams are the ratio must not exceed 50%.

  • Page 70: Other Adjustments And Replacements

    OTHER ADJUSTMENTS AND REPLACEMENTS OTHER ADJUSTMENTS AND REPLACEMENTS PURGING OF THE FUEL SYSTEM 2. When grease oozes out from the thread, rotate the crawler and loosen the crawler in the lifted position (see illustration). 1. Fill up the excavator with fuel. 2.

  • Page 71: Special Information When Using

    OTHER ADJUSTMENTS AND REPLACEMENTS 2. Tension the crawler in the lifted position, so A Make sure that no obstacles, such as that the distance "A" (clearance between the stones, are caught in the crawler. Remove track roller and the inside surface of the such obstacles before adjusting the crawler crawler) is 0.39 to 0.59 in.

  • Page 72: Changing The Bucket

    A Read the manual of the attachment to do a correct operation safely when other attachments installed (1) Fuse box instead of Kubota specified bucket. Capacity Circuit Fuel cut solenoid Working lamp, Horn Hour meter, Fuel pump, Control lamp, Regulator...

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING If the excavator does not give the desired performance, or when problems arise, refer to the table below and take appropriate measures. Trouble Cause Countermeasure D Check fuel tank and filter Fuel is too viscous D Remove impurities and water D If necessary, replace filter D Remove water from the fuel tank D Check fuel pipe joint bolts and nuts for...
  • Page 74 TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Cause Countermeasure Boom, arm, bucket, Hydraulic oil level too low D Add oil drive, swing and D Replace hose or joint Leakages of hoses and / or dozer power is too joints Non- function of Swing lock pin is in lock D Remove swing lock pin in unlock swing motor position...

  • Page 75: Operation In Cold Weather Conditions

    OPERATION IN COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS OPERATION IN COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS PREPARATION FOR OPERATION PROCEDURE AFTER WORK IN COLD WEATHER CARRIED OUT 1. Replace engine oil and hydraulic oil with Clean the excavator thoroughly after work and those of viscosities suitable for cold weather. wipe dry.

  • Page 76: Long Storage

    LONG STORAGE LONG STORAGE To avoid personal injury: A Do not clean the excavator with the engine running. A To avoid the danger of exhaust fume poisoning, do not operate the engine in a closed building without proper ventilation. A When storing, remove the key from the starter switch to avoid unauthorized persons from operating the excavator and getting injured.
  • Page 77 Rotary joint-Dozer cylinder (Dozer cylinder & Track cylinder) Rotary joint-Tank cylinder Control valve-Joint Hydraulic hose (Service port) Joint-Return pipe Hydraulic hose (Swivel motor) Control valve-Swivel motor To prevent serious damage to the hydraulic system, use only a KUBOTA genuine hydraulic hose.

  • Page 78: Recommended Oils

    RECOMMENDED OILS RECOMMENDED OILS...
  • Page 79 EGR with external EGR Model K008-3 C Fuel A Cetane number of 45 minimum. Cetane number greater than 50 is preferred, especially for temperatures below -20 C (-4 F) or elevations above 1500 m (5000 ft).

  • Page 80: Main Dimensions

    (mm) 0.8' 2'4"3' 2'11" 2'8" 2'7" 9'5" 6'8" 5'8" 4'6" (245) (300) (700/800) (880) (825) (800) (2870) (2035) (1715) (1375) K008-3 3'8" 7'4" 6'5" 0.7' 0.6' 6'7" 2'7" 9'2" 9'11" 10'1" (1120) (2230) (1945) (200) (180) (2000) (790) (2790) (3025)

  • Page 81: Lifting Capacity

    LIFTING CAPACITY LIFTING CAPACITY 1. The lifting capacities are based on ISO 10567 and do not exceed 75% of the static tilt load of the machine or 87% of the hydraulic lifting capacity of the machine. 2. The strokes are as follows. (1) The load point corresponds to the front bolt part of the arm.
  • Page 82 LIFTING CAPACITY LIFTING CAPACITY MODEL K008-3 SPEC RUBBER (i) OVER FRONT (BLADE UP) (iii) OVER SIDE (TRACK WIDTH 2.82 ft) Unit=1000 lb Unit=1000 lb LOAD RADIUS (ft) LOAD RADIUS (ft) HEIGHT HEIGHT (ft) (ft) 0.38 0.33 0.39 0.24 0.32 0.20 0.67 0.36 0.23...

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