Replace The Drive Unit Oil; Greasing The Pilot Valve Linkage; Checking The Electric Cables And Connections - Kubota KX61-3 Operating Instructions Manual

Replace the drive unit oil

Only change the oil when the drive unit is warm to the hand; if not, drive the excavator warm.
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Park the excavator on level ground so that the drain plug (figure below/2) is positioned at the bottom.
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Place a catch tray with a minimum capacity of 2 L under the drain plug.
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Remove the drain plug and let the oil drain completely.
Install the drain plug with a new sealing ring on it.
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Remove the oil filler plug (1).
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Fill oil as specified in the "Recommended lubricants" section
(page 116). The oil level is the lower edge of the thread.
Capacities:
KX61-3
KX71-3
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Refit the oil filler plug with a new sealing ring and tighten it.
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Perform the same service on the second drive unit.

Greasing the pilot valve linkage

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Pull up the rubber boot on the control lever (3).
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Lubricate the u-joint (1) below the plate (2) with grease. See
the "Recommended lubricants" section (page 116).
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Insert the rubber boot in the console.
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Carry out the service for the second control lever.

Checking the electric cables and connections

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Check all accessible electric cables, connectors and connections for condition and security.
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Repair or replace damaged parts.
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Check the fuse box and fuse holders for oxidation and dirt, clean if necessary.
112
0.35 L
0.60 L
Maintenance