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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MODEL
G2160E
1BDAFABAP0620
K2113-7124-2
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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL MODEL G2160E 1BDAFABAP0620 K2113-7124-2 READ AND SAVE THIS MANUAL - Original instructions -...
  • Page 2 Any arbitrary modifications carried out to this machine may relieve the manufacturer of liability for any resulting damage or injury. Kubota Corporation manufacturer or distributor of the machine G2160E...
  • Page 3 UNIVERSAL SYMBOLS As a guide to the operation of your machine, 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 Fuel-Level Brake Parking Brake Engine-Stop Preheat...
  • Page 4 FOREWORD You are now the proud owner of a KUBOTA RIDING MOWER. This machine is a product of KUBOTA's 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 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS SAFE OPERATION .................... SERVICING OF MACHINE ..................1 SPECIFICATIONS....................... 2 IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS..................3 Ballast ..........................4 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS..............5 MOWER MOUNTING ....................10 ATTACHING THE MOWER ................... 10 Mounting the Mower Deck ....................10 ADJUSTING THE PARALLEL LINKAGE............... 12 ADJUSTING THE MOWER DECK (SIDE-TO-SIDE)..........
  • Page 6 CONTENTS Checking Brake Pedal ....................30 Checking Fan Drive Belt Tension ................... 30 Lubricating All Grease Fittings..................31 Battery Condition ......................32 Cleaning Air Cleaner Element ..................33 Checking Front PTO Belt Tension .................. 34 EVERY 200 HOURS AFTER 50 HOURS .............. 34 Engine Oil Filter Cartridge Change.................
  • Page 7 CONTENTS MOWER TROUBLESHOOTING................49 APPENDIX......................... 50 SOUND AND VIBRATION MEASUREMENTS............50 INDEX........................51...
  • Page 9 Use a spark arrester where required. Also keep the 18. Use only implements recommended by KUBOTA. engine and muffler clean all the time. Replace the Use proper ballast to front or rear of machine to reduce muffler if it has a fault.
  • Page 10 4. Use slow speed. 14. Use only implements recommended in this manual. 5. Follow KUBOTA's recommendations wheel Use proper ballast to front or rear of machine to reduce weights or counterweights to improve stability. the risk of upsets. Follow the "SAFE OPERATION"...
  • Page 11 2. Before dismounting, disengage the PTO, lower all label from your KUBOTA Dealer and install it in the implements, place all control levers in their neutral same place as on the removed part.
  • Page 12 SAFE OPERATION 7. Use extra care in handling diesel fuels. They are 16. To avoid sparks from an accidental short circuit, flammable. always disconnect the battery's negative (-) cable first (1) Use only an approved container. and connect it last. (2) Do not remove fuel cap or refuel with the engine running.
  • Page 13 28. Waste products such as used oil, fuel, hydraulic fluid, and batteries, can harm the environment, people, pets and wildlife. Please dispose properly. 29. See your local Recycling Center or KUBOTA Dealer to learn how to recycle or get rid of waste products.
  • Page 14 SAFE OPERATION 8. PICTORIAL SAFETY LABELS...
  • Page 15 SAFE OPERATION...
  • Page 16 SAFE OPERATION...
  • Page 17 2. Clean pictorial safety labels with soap and water, dry with a soft cloth. 3. Replace damaged or missing pictorial safety labels with new labels from your local KUBOTA Dealer. 4. If a component with pictorial safety 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 19: Safe Operation

    When in need of parts or major service, be sure to see your KUBOTA Dealer. When in need of parts, be prepared to give your dealer the machine, engine and mower serial numbers.

  • Page 20: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Model G2160-2 Model D782 Type Water-cooled, Diesel engine Total displacement Gross power *1 kW (PS) 15.6 (20.7) No.of cylinders Engine Starter Electric starter with battery Battery 51R (12V, 430CCA) Diesel fuel No.1 [below -10 Fuel Diesel fuel No.2 [above -10 Preheating system Super glow Engine stop...

  • Page 21: Implement Limitations

    Use of implements which exceed the maximum loading weight listed below, or which are not recommended for use with the KUBOTA Machine may result in malfunctions or failures of the machine, damage to other property and injury to the operator or others.

  • Page 22: Ballast

    Add ballast to rear end if needed for stability. Heavy front mounted attachments tend to lift rear wheels. Add enough ballast to maintain steering control and prevent tip-over. The Attachment's Manual shows how much rear ballast is required for your application. Rear ballast is available from your KUBOTA Dealer.

  • Page 23: Instrument Panel And Controls

    INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS (1) Easy checker (2) Hour meter (3) Throttle lever (4) Key switch (5) Hydraulic lift lever (6) Light switch (7) Parking brake pedal (8) Brake pedal (9) Speed control pedal (10) PTO lever...
  • Page 24 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS B Throttle Lever B Light Switch Pulling the throttle lever backward decreases the engine Pushing the light switch forward illuminates the headlights speed and pushing it forward increases the engine speed. and pushing it backward turns the lights off. (1) Throttle lever (A) "FAST"...
  • Page 25 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS B Brake Pedal B Seat To apply the brakes, depress the brake pedal. To avoid personal injury: A Make sure that the seat is completely secured after each adjustment. A Do not allow any person other than the operator to ride on the machine.
  • Page 26 1/2 throttle. A If noises are heard when implement is lifting after the hydraulic control lever has been activated, the hydraulic mechanism is not adjusted properly. Contact your KUBOTA Dealer for adjustment.
  • Page 27 Then the mower deck will be set to the cutting height. (A) If this warning light comes on during operation, check the electrical charging system or consult your KUBOTA Dealer. (B) If this warning light comes on during operation, check level of engine oil.

  • Page 28: Mower Mounting

    MOWER MOUNTING MOWER MOUNTING ATTACHING THE MOWER 5. Place the hydraulic lift lever in the "DOWN" position. Push down the rear links to align with the mower bracket. To avoid personal injury: A Shut off the engine and remove the key before attaching the mower.
  • Page 29 MOWER MOUNTING 7. Attach the front links to the front roller brackets. 11. Pull back the coupler of the universal joint. Push the universal joint into the PTO shaft until the coupler locks. Slide the universal joint back and forth to make sure the universal joint is locked securely.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Parallel Linkage

    MOWER MOUNTING ADJUSTING THE PARALLEL LINKAGE [Model with the universal joint cover] 12. Extend the universal joint cover to the coupler of the universal joint, and then set the projection of the universal joint cover to the hole of the frame. To avoid personal injury: A Shut off the engine and remove the key.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Mower Deck (Side-To-Side)

    MOWER MOUNTING ADJUSTING THE MOWER DECK (SIDE-TO- 7. Remove the snap ring, plain washer and clevis pin. SIDE) Adjust the lift link length so that the difference between measurements (L) and (R) is less than 3 mm. 8. Reinstall the snap ring, plain washer and clevis pin. To avoid personal injury: A Shut off the engine and remove the key.

  • Page 32: Operating The Engine

    OPERATING THE ENGINE OPERATING THE ENGINE 2. Set the parking brake. To avoid personal injury: 1. To set the parking brake, depress the brake pedal and A Read "Safe Operation" in the front of this the parking brake pedal simultaneously. manual.
  • Page 33 OPERATING THE ENGINE 3. Make sure that the PTO lever is in the 5. Set the throttle lever 1/2 way forward. "DISENGAGED" position. (1) Throttle lever (A) "FAST" : (B) "SLOW" : (1) PTO lever (A) "ENGAGED" (B) "DISENGAGED" 6. Insert the key into the key switch and 4.

  • Page 34: Checking Engine Start System

    OPC system before dairy following tests, do not operate the machine. operation. See your local KUBOTA Dealer. A Sit on operator's seat for all tests. To avoid personal injury: A Check the following tests before operating the A Do not allow anyone near the machine while machine.

  • Page 35: Check While Operating The Engine

    Approx.5 minutes If one of these do not operate properly, contact your -10 to 0 5 to 10 minutes KUBOTA Dealer immediately. -20 to - 10 10 to 15 minutes - Check for abnormal noise and vibration. Below - 20 More than 15 minutes - Check Easy Checker .

  • Page 36: Jump Starting

    OPERATING THE ENGINE JUMP STARTING A This machine has a 12 volt negative (-) ground starting system. A Use only same voltage for jump starting. A Use of a higher voltage source on machine could To avoid personal injury: result in severe damage to machine electrical system. A Battery gases can explode.

  • Page 37: Driving The Machine

    DRIVING THE MACHINE DRIVING THE MACHINE DRIVING PARKING 1. Depress the brake pedal to release the Before leaving the operator's position: parking brake. A Set parking brake. A Lower all implements to the ground. 2. Depress the speed control pedal with A Shut off the engine.

  • Page 38: Operating The Mower

    OPERATING THE MOWER OPERATING THE MOWER 4. Use the higher settings for mowing in a rough area or when mowing tall grass. Lower settings should be used only for smooth lawns where short grass is To avoid serious injury or death: desired.

  • Page 39: Operating The Mower

    OPERATING THE MOWER OPERATING THE MOWER A Keep the mower deck in the fully raised position when 1. Start the engine. the mower is not engaged. 2. Set the throttle lever to the "FAST" position. (A) "FAST" position (B) "SLOW" position 3.

  • Page 40: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SERVICE INTERVALS Hour meter reading Refer- Every Items ence 50 Hr 100 150 200 300 400 450 500 After page Tires Check Every 50 Hr Battery condition Check Every 50 Hr Engine oil Change Every 200 Hr Engine oil filter cartridge Change Every 200 Hr Transmission fluid...

  • Page 41: Lubricants

    *** Initial elongation of the front PTO belt may occur prior to 25 hours. Adjust the tension spring length as needed to maintain belt tension. These items should be serviced by an authorized KUBOTA Dealer, unless the owner has the proper tools and is mechanically proficient.
  • Page 42 We recommend the use of KUBOTA UDT or SUPER UDT fluid for optimum protection and performance. (Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for further detail.) Do not mix different brands together.

  • Page 43: Periodic Service

    Starting the Color of the exhaust fumes engine Safety start switch and seat safety control if either of these do not operate properly, contact your KUBOTA Dealer immediately. Check for abnormal noise and vibration Check Easy Checker...

  • Page 44: Checking Engine Oil Level

    PERIODIC SERVICE BChecking Amount of Fuel and Refueling BChecking Engine Oil Level To avoid personal injury: A Handle fuel carefully. If the engine is running, To avoid personal injury: do not fill the fuel tank. If engine is hot, let A Always stop the engine and remove the key engine cool several minutes before adding fuel.

  • Page 45: Checking And Cleaning Radiator To Prevent Overheating

    PERIODIC SERVICE BChecking and Cleaning Radiator to BOiling Prevent Overheating To avoid personal injury: A Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key To avoid personal injury: before oiling. A Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key before cleaning.
  • Page 46 PERIODIC SERVICE (1) Brake pedal (1) Throttle cable (1) Seat adjuster (1) Mower universal joint (1) Speed control pedal shaft (1) Front link...

  • Page 47: Every 50 Hours

    PERIODIC SERVICE EVERY 50 HOURS BChecking Tire Pressure To avoid personal injury: A Do not attempt to mount a tire on a rim. This should be done by a qualified person with the proper equipment. A Always maintain the correct tire pressure. Do not inflate tires above the recommended pressure shown in the Operator's Manual.

  • Page 48: Checking Brake Pedal

    PERIODIC SERVICE BChecking Brake Pedal BChecking Fan Drive Belt Tension To avoid personal injury: To avoid personal injury: A When making adjustments, park the machine A Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key on a flat area, block wheels, stop engine and before checking belt tension.

  • Page 49: Lubricating All Grease Fittings

    PERIODIC SERVICE BLubricating All Grease Fittings To avoid personal injury: A Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key before greasing. Grease the following grease fittings. (1) Grease fitting (Spindle shaft) (2) Grease fitting (Belt tension pulley) (3) Grease fitting (Belt tension pivot) (1) King pin (2) Center pin (1) Tension lever...

  • Page 50: Battery Condition

    PERIODIC SERVICE A Mishandling the battery shortens the service life and BBattery Condition adds to maintenance costs. The original battery is maintenance free, but needs some servicing. To avoid the possibility of battery explosion: If the battery is weak, the engine will be difficult to start and the lights will be dim.

  • Page 51: Cleaning Air Cleaner Element

    PERIODIC SERVICE BCleaning Air Cleaner Element 1. The air cleaner uses a dry element, never apply oil. 2. Do not touch the filter element except where cleaning is required. To clean the element, use clean and dry compressed air on the inside of the element. Air pressure should not exceed 205 kPa (2.1kgf/cm ).

  • Page 52: Checking Front Pto Belt Tension

    Use only a genuine KUBOTA filter or its equivalent. (1) Engine oil filter cartridge (1) Adjust nut A When replacing the front PTO belts, be sure to replace...

  • Page 53: Changing Engine Oil

    PERIODIC SERVICE BChanging Engine Oil BTransmission Oil Filter Cartridge Change To avoid personal injury: To avoid personal injury: A Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key A Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key before changing the oil.

  • Page 54: Every 100 Hours

    PERIODIC SERVICE A To prevent serious damage to a hydraulic system, the replacement filter must be a highly efficient, 10 m filter. Use only a genuine KUBOTA filter or its equivalent. EVERY 100 HOURS BChecking Fuel Lines and Fuel Filter...

  • Page 55: Every 200 Hours

    PERIODIC SERVICE EVERY 200 HOURS BChecking Hydraulic Hose BChecking Radiator Hose and Clamp Check to see if radiator hoses are properly fixed every 200 hours of operation or 6 months, whichever comes first. To avoid personal injury: 1. If clamp bands are loose or water leaks, tighten bands A Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key securely.

  • Page 56: Every 400 Hours

    PERIODIC SERVICE EVERY 400 HOURS A Operate only at low RPM's immediately after changing the transmission fluid and filter cartridge. BChanging Transmission Fluid Keep the engine at medium speed for a few minutes to insure proper lubrication of all parts so there is no damage to transmission.

  • Page 57: Every 500 Hours

    EVERY 1500 HOURS BChecking Fuel Injection Nozzle (Injection Pressure) (1) Radiator cap (A) "HIGHEST LEVEL" Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service. (2) Over flow pipe (B) "LOWEST LEVEL" (3) Recovery tank EVERY 3000 HOURS (4) Recovery tank cap...

  • Page 58: Remedying Coolant Leakage

    A Do not pour waste onto the grounds, down a If coolant leakage should become extremely excessive, drain, or into any water source. consult your KUBOTA Dealer. A Also, observe the relevant environmental protection regulations when disposing of anti- freeze.

  • Page 59: Every 2 Years

    If mixed with the cleaning agent, sludge may build up, adversely affecting the engine parts. 7. Kubota's genuine long-life coolant has a service life of 2 years. Be sure to change the coolant every 2 years. A The above data represent industry standards that necessitate a minimum glycol content in the concentrated anti-freeze.

  • Page 60: Replacing Bulbs

    PERIODIC SERVICE BReplacing Bulbs (A) Replacement of the headlight bulb 1. Open hood. 2. Turn bulb socket to remove socket from headlight housing. 3. Push bulb down and turn 1 quarter turn to remove bulb from the socket. 4. Install new bulb to the socket. 5.

  • Page 61: Checking And Replacing Blade

    PERIODIC SERVICE 3. To sharpen the blades yourself, clamp the blade securely in a vise. BChecking and Replacing Blade Use a large mill file and file along the original bevel until sharp. 4. To check the blade for balance, place a small rod To avoid personal injury: through the center hole.

  • Page 62: Mower Belt Replacement

    PERIODIC SERVICE A Tighten the 3 blade bolts to 98 to 117.6 N-m (10 to 12 BMower Belt Replacement kgf-m) of torque. 1. Remove the mower deck from the machine according A The blade bolts have Right hand threads. Turn them to the procedure "ATTACHING THE MOWER".

  • Page 63: General Torque Specification

    PERIODIC SERVICE GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATION American standard cap screws Metric cap screws with UNC or UNF threads GR.5 GR.8 class 8.8 class 10.9 SAE grade No. Property class (N-m) 10.7 -12.9 16.1 - 19.3 (N-m) 9.81 - 11.3 (kgf-m) 1.11 - 1.33 1.66 - 1.99 (kgf-m) 1.0 - 1.15...

  • Page 64: Storage

    STORAGE STORAGE REMOVING THE MOWER FROM STORAGE To avoid personal injury: 1. Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust as A To reduce fire hazards, allow the engine and required. exhaust system to cool before storing the 2. Install the battery. Before installing the battery, be sure machine in an enclosed space or near it is fully charged.

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    A Low coolant level. A Loose or defective fan belt. A Dirty panel screen or radiator screen. A Coolant flow route corroded. If you have any questions, contact your KUBOTA Dealer. BATTERY TROUBLESHOOTING Probable cause Starter does not function. A Battery discharged.

  • Page 66: Machine Troubleshooting

    Machine does not move while engine is running. A Parking brake is on. A Transmission oil is insufficient. Machine moves when speed control pedal is not A Hydrostatic neutral system is not correctly adjusted. depressed. (Engine is operated.) If you have any questions, contact your KUBOTA Dealer.

  • Page 67: Mower Troubleshooting

    A Ground speed too fast. A Debris wrapped around mower spindles. Grass tips are jagged and turn grayish brown. A Blades dull. A Blades worn. A Mower deck is not level. If you have any questions, contact your KUBOTA Dealer.

  • Page 68: Appendix

    APPENDIX APPENDIX SOUND AND VIBRATION MEASUREMENTS C Sound Pressure Level Measured Per EN836 Model Engine rated speed Sound pressure at the operator's position G2160 with RCK54-24G 3200 rpm 89.5 dB (A) C Hand/Arm Vibration Level Measured Per EN836 Model Engine rated speed Hand/Arm vibration G2160 with RCK54-24G 3200 rpm...

  • Page 69: Index

    INDEX INDEX Air Cleaner Element ........33 Air Cleaner Element ........39 Amount of Fuel and Refueling......26 Anti-Freeze.............40 Ballast...............4 Battery Condition..........32 Blade ..............43 Brake Pedal............30 Bulbs ..............42 Cooling System ..........40 Engine Oil............35 Engine Oil Filter Cartridge Change ....34 Engine Oil Level ..........26 Engine Overheating Precautions....40 Fan Drive Belt Tension........30 Front PTO Belt Tension........34...
  • Page 70 EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY DECLARATION CE DE CONFORMITE EG-KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG Manufacture : Fabricant : KUBOTA Manufacturing of America Corporation Hersteller : Address : Adresse : Industrial Park North, 2715 Ramsey Road, Gainesville, GA, 30501 U.S.A. Adresse : Authorized Representative and responsible person in...

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