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FOREWORD
Congratulations, and welcome to the fabulous world of LX500L ownership, where serious work is made fun
again!
This versatile tractor is a culmination of the entire tractor and diesel knowledge gained by the Daedong Indus-
trial Co.,LTD over the years since 1947 and has been designed with the finest materials and under rigid quality
control standards set forth by the KIOTI Engineering Department.
Knowledge of tractor operation is essential for many years of dependable service and reliability. To help new
owner's familiarize themselves with the KIOTI LX500L, it is the policy of KIOTI tractor to provide an owner's
manual which includes helpful information about tractor safety, operation and maintenance. If the information
you seek is not found in this manual, your KIOTI tractor dealer will be happy to help you.
Please feel free to contact DAEDONG IND. CO.,LTD with your questions/concerns.
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  • Page 1 Knowledge of tractor operation is essential for many years of dependable service and reliability. To help new owner’s familiarize themselves with the KIOTI LX500L, it is the policy of KIOTI tractor to provide an owner’s manual which includes helpful information about tractor safety, operation and maintenance. If the information you seek is not found in this manual, your KIOTI tractor dealer will be happy to help you.
  • Page 2 ISO 3600 EU STANDARDS This manual was compiled in compliance with the ISO 3600, standards and the instructions contained here comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive 2010/52/EU in force in the European Community. For tractors sold or used outside the European Community, local laws will prevail.
  • Page 3 SAFETY AND VEHICLE DAMAGE WARNING This manual includes information titled as WARNING, CAUTION, IMPORTANT and NOTE. These titles indicate the following: This indicates that a condition may result in harm, serious injury or death to you or other persons if the warning is not heeded.
  • Page 4 ABBREVIATION LIST ABBREVIATIONS DEFINITIONS Four Wheel Drive American Petroleum Institute ASAE American Society of Agricultural Engineers, USA ASTM American Society of Agricultural Engineers, USA Feet Per Minute Hi-Lo High Speed-Low Speed Hydrostatic Transmission Meters Per Second Power Take Off RH / LH Right-hand and Left-hand sides are determined by facing in the direction of forward travel ROPS Roll-Over Protective Structures...
  • Page 5 UNIVERSAL SYMBOLS Various universal symbols have been used on the instruments and controls of your KIOTI tractor. Below is a list of the universal symbols and their meanings. Fuel-Level Headlight-Low Beam Preheat Engine Coolant-Temperature Headlight-High Beam QT Lamp Parking Brake...
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  • Page 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........SERVICING OF TRACTOR ..........SPECIFICATIONS ............DESCRIPTION OF OPERATING SYSTEM ...... OPERATION ..............3-POINT HITCH / DRAWBAR .......... SECTION HYDRAULIC UNIT ............TIRES, TREAD AND BALLAST ........MAINTENANCE ..............PERIODIC SERVICE ............STORAGE ................. TROUBLESHOOTING ............

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TRAVELING SPEED ..........3-5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........1-1 NOISE LEVELS AS PERCEiVED By THE OPERATOR .. 3-7 BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR ....1-2 ViBRATiON LEVELS OF THE TRACTOR OPERATING THE TRACTOR ........1-5 EXPOSiTiON TO ViBRATiONS ........3-7 DRIVING THE TRACTOR .........
  • Page 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS STOPPING THE ENGINE ..........5-7 QUiCK TURN iNDiCATOR ..........5-25 WARMiNG UP ..............5-7 PARKING ............... 5-26 JUMP STARTiNG ............5-8 HOW TO DRiVE ............5-26 OPERATING PTO ............5-29 OPERATING THE TRACTOR ........5-9 SEVEN PiN ELECTRiCAL POWER OUTLET ....5-31 HOW TO FOLD AND UNFOLD THE ROPS ....
  • Page 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS MAINTENANCE ...........9-1 MiXED CONTROL ............7-3 iMPLEMENT LOWERiNG RESTRiCTiON ...... 7-4 SERVICE INTERVALS ..........9-2 3-POINT HITCH LOWERING SPEED ......7-4 LUBRICANTS ............9-4 AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC ......... 7-4 PERIODIC SERVICE .........10-1 HYDRAULiC BLOCK ............7-4 DOUBLE ACTiNG VALVE LEVER (iF EQUiPPED) ..7-5 HOW TO OPEN THE HOOD ........
  • Page 11 TABLE OF CONTENTS EVERY 200 HOURS ..........10-18 INITIAL 50 HOURS ..........10-7 CHECKING POWER STEERING LINE ....... 10-18 CHANGING ENGINE OIL ..........10-7 REPLACiNG ENGiNE OiL FiLTER ......10-18 REPLACiNG ENGiNE OiL FiLTER ....... 10-8 ADJUSTiNG TOE-iN ........... 10-18 ADJUSTiNG CLUTCH PEDAL ........
  • Page 12 TABLE OF CONTENTS EVERY 2 YEARS ..........10-21 ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING ......12-2 FLUSH COOLiNG SySTEM AND CHANGiNG COOLANT .. 10-21 ENGINE IS HARD TO START ........12-2 ANTi-FREEzE ............. 10-22 ENGINE LACKS POWER ..........12-3 REPLACING RADIATOR HOSE (WATER PIPES) ..10-23 ABNORMAL EXHAUST FUME COLOR ......

  • Page 13: Safety Precautions

    SAFETy PRECAUTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR ....... 1-2 OPERATING THE TRACTOR ........1-5 dRIVING THE TRACTOR ..........1-9 PARKING THE TRACTOR ......... 1-11 OPERATING THE PTO ..........1-11 USING 3-POINT HITCH ..........1-12 SERVICING THE TRACTOR ........1-12 SAFETy PRECAUTIONS wHEN USING THE lOAdER .. 1-16 TRACTOR SAFETy lABElS ........

  • Page 14: Before Operating The Tractor

    BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR a careful operator is the best opera- tor. most accidents can be avoided by observing certain precautions. to help prevent accidents, use these safety precautions, and pay attention to the job at hand. if you can prevent an ac- cident, your time will have been well spent.
  • Page 15 18. no alterations should be made to always be used. this will help to your KIOTI tractor. prevent accidental slips trips and falls. 15. Be sure to scrape off mud or soil from your shoes before mounting the tractor.
  • Page 16 20. for your safety ROPS with a seat belt is recommended for all ap- plications. NOTE • always use seat belt when the tractor is equipped with a ROPS. never use the seat belt when trac- tor is not equipped with a ROPS.

  • Page 17: Operating The Tractor

    safetY PreCautions OPERATING THE TRACTOR H11O109a T55O116a S76O108a 22. this tractor is not certified for 1. enter or leave the tractor leftward 2. avoid accidental contact with gear chemical proof, never operate griping hand rail on a fender. shift levers while the engine is the tractor for chemical spray running.
  • Page 18 H11O110a S76O109a S76O110a (1) drawbar (2) towing Hook 3. do not park your tractor on a steep incline, and remember to shut off the 4. do not operate your tractor in an 5. make sure that all pressure lines are...
  • Page 19 safetY PreCautions draw-bar while transporting. u s i n g t h e p r o p e r a d a p t o r parts, attach the chain to the t r a c t o r d r a w - b a r s u p p o r t o r other specified anchor location.
  • Page 20 15. do not leave equipment in the raised position when the vehicle is stopped or unattended. 16. When using implements or attach- ments with your tractor you should first read their respective owner’s manual. You should always keep their safe operation procedures in mind.

  • Page 21: Driving The Tractor

    safetY PreCautions dRIVING THE TRACTOR S76O114a S76O115a S76O116a (1) Brake Pedal lock (2) Brake Pedal (l) (3) Brake Pedal (r) 19. driving forward out of a ditch or 21. When working in groups, always 1. lock the brake pedals together steep inclines can cause the trac- let the others know what you are when traveling at road speeds.
  • Page 22 4. Observe all local traffic and safety regulations. 5. turn the headlights on. dim them when meeting another vehicle. 6. drive at speeds that allow you to maintain control at all times. 7. do not apply the differential lock while traveling at road speeds.

  • Page 23: Parking The Tractor

    safetY PreCautions PARKING THE TRACTOR OPERATING THE PTO S76O120a S76O122a S76O121a (1) Pto shaft Cover (2) Pto shaft Cap 1. disengage the Pto, lower all imple- 1. make sure the tractor is completely WARNING ments, place all control levers in stopped, gears are in neutral and all Before driving an implement the neutral position, set the parking...

  • Page 24: Using 3-Point Hitch

    USING 3-POINT HITCH SERVICING THE TRACTOR WARNING Before starting up any PTO-  driven implement hitched to the three-point linkage, lift the implement to its full height and check that at least 1/4 of the total length of the telescopic section of the drive shaft is engaged.
  • Page 25 safetY PreCautions M55O114a S76O125a S76O126a 2. allow the tractor time to cool off 6. do not remove the radiator cap 7. if the tractor must be lifted for before servicing any part that may while the coolant is hot. When cool, servicing, take it to a suitably have become hot while the tractor slowly rotate the cap to the first...
  • Page 26 NOTE • apply the jack lift to the lifting points according to the type of operation and follow the safety procedures given before. M55O115a S76O127a 12. When working with your trac- 10. use jack lifts of suitable capacity tors electrical components you...
  • Page 27 safetY PreCautions S76O128a S76O129a S76O130a (1) Cardboard (2) Hydraulic line (3) magnifying Glass 14. tire mounting should be done by 17. make sure that wheel bolts have 19. fluid escaping from pinholes may been tightened to the specified qualified professionals, with the be invisible.

  • Page 28: Safety Precautions When Using The Loader

    SAFETy PRECAUTIONS wHEN USING THE lOAdER S76O131a H11O102a H11O103a 20. Keep environmental pollution in 1. never let anyone get in the loader 2. do not stand under the lifted loader mind. When replacing coolant or and use the loader as a workstation.
  • Page 29 safetY PreCautions H11O104a H11O105a H11O106a 3. the loader can be turned over if a 4. never carry a big object with the 5. W h e n a t t a c h i n g o r d e t a c h i n g draw-bar is improperly loaded.
  • Page 30 H11O107a C56O185a H11O107a H11O108a 6. d o n o t a l l o w l o a d e r a r m s o r 7. Keep bystanders away. no riders. IMPORTANT attachment to contact electrical otherwise, it may lead to a fatal ROPS (Roll Over Protective power lines.

  • Page 31: Tractor Safety Labels

    safetY PreCautions TRACTOR SAFETy lABElS S76O185a LX500_en_om_01.indd 19 2012-11-27 오후 3:04:57...
  • Page 32 S76O187a LX500_en_om_01.indd 20 2012-11-27 오후 3:05:01...
  • Page 33 safetY PreCautions (1) Part no. : t4625-52351 (3) Part no. : t2615-50771 (5) Part no. : t2241-50112 ENGINE OIL FILTER CARTRIDGE 1.Replace cartridge after every 150 hours of use. 2.Apply a thin film of oil to the surface of gasket before screwing on.
  • Page 34 (7) Part no. : t2615-53561 (9) Part no. : t2615-54112 (11) Part no. : t2241-50702 TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY OR DEATH Do not start engine by shorting across starter terminals. Machine may start in gear and move if normal starting circuitry is bypassed.
  • Page 35 safetY PreCautions (13) Part no. : t2615-53061 (15) Part no. : t4625-53191 (17) Part no. : t2615-55112 wARNING 1. Before leaving the tractor, park the tractor on level ground, apply the parking brake, disengage the Pto Do NOT run an engine and stop the engine.
  • Page 36 (18) Part no. : t4125-56161 (21) Part no. : t4125-56171 (23) Part no. : t4125-56181 Category 1 EN 15695-1 (19) Part no. : t4125-56151 T4125-56181 T4125-56171 T4125-56151 (22) Part no. : t4125-56111 (20) Part no. : t4125-56141 T4125-56141 T4125-56111 LX500_en_om_01.indd 24...

  • Page 37: Cautions For Decal Maintenance

    IMPORTANT tractor for safe operation. make sure If a decal is damaged or lost,  to follow the instruction on the decals contact your local KIOTI dealer as well as the following instruction: immediately to install a new decal. CAUTION Make sure to attach the decal ...
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  • Page 39: Servicing Of Tractor

    SERVICING OF TRACTOR SERVICING ..............2-2 LX500_en_om_02.indd 1 2012-11-27 오후 3:05:56...

  • Page 40: Servicing

    LX500L SERVICING Before using implements not sold by KIOTI DISTRIBUTOR, contact your nearest dealer, regarding safety in its application. Identification No. Engine Serial No. S76O201a Transmission Serial No. (1) Tractor serial number Plate (2) Transmission Serial Number (3) Engine Serial Number Date of Purchase Your dealer is interested in your new When in need of parts, be prepared to give your dealer both the tractor and tractor and has the desire to help you engine serial numbers. ※ To be filled in by purchaser. get the most value from it. After read- ing this manual thoroughly, you will find...

  • Page 41: Specifications

    SpecificationS SpecificationS............3-2 tRaVeLinG.SpeeD............3-5 noise levels as perceived by the operator .....3-7 vibration levels oF the tractor eXposition to vibrations ..............3-7 iMpLeMent.LiMitationS........... 3-9 LX500_en_om_03.indd 1 2012-11-27 오후 3:06:17...
  • Page 42 SpecificationS Model LX500L. engine power gross hp(kW) / rpm 49 (36.6) / 2,600 Model 4b243lWl type direct injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle diesel turbo engine number of cylinder bore and stroke ¢xmm (¢xin.) 87 x 102.4 (87 x 4.03) total displacement cc (cu.in.)
  • Page 43 Model LX500L overall length (Without 3p & Front weight) mm (in.) 3,215 (126.6) overall length (With 3p & Front weight) mm (in.) 3,500 (137.8) overall width (Minimum tread) mm (in.) 1,440 (56.7) overall height (top of rops) mm (in.) 2,365 (93.1)
  • Page 44 Model LX500L hydraulic lift control system position, draft, Mixed control Main pump: 28.98 (7.66) pump capacity l / min (U.s.gpm) power steering pump: 24.07 (6.36) three point hitch category i Maximum lifting capacity kg (lbs) 1,230 (2,712) no. of standard remote valves...

  • Page 45: Traveling Speed

    * at rated engine speed with std. tires. [foRWaRD] Km/h (M/h) operating.the.lever Model Main Range Main LX500L 0.20 (0.12) 0.27 (0.17) creep (c) 0.42 (0.26) 0.62 (0.39) 1.59 (0.99) 2.21 (1.37) low (l) 3.42 (2.12) 5.00 (3.11) Forward 0.87 (0.54)
  • Page 46 [ReVeRSe] Km/h (M/h) operating.the.lever Model Main Range Main LX500L 0.18 (0.11) 0.25 (0.16) creep (c) 0.39 (0.24) 0.57 (0.35) 1.47 (0.91) 2.04 (1.27) low (l) 3.15 (1.96) 4.61 (2.86) reverse 0.80 (0.50) 1.11 (0.69) Middle (M) 1.72 (1.07) 2.51 (1.56) 6.46 (4.01)

  • Page 47: Noise Levels As Perceived By The Operator

    2009/76/ec(dba) - annex ii (without load) - and when driving by in compliance with standard 2009/63/ec(dba). tractors.without.cabin Directive.of.the.european. noise.level.at.the.operator’s. noise.level.in.motion. Model parliament.and.of.the.council. ear.according.to.2009/76/ec. according.to.2009/63/ec. lX500l 2003/37/ec less than 88.9 db(a) less than 80.2 db(a) ※note: data supplied by the manufacturer, approval values pending. VibRation.LeVeLS.of.the.tRactoR.eXpoSition.to.VibRationS WaRninG • the.vibration.level.transmitted.to.the.body.as.a.whole.depend.on.different.parameters,.some.of.them.relating.to.
  • Page 48 78/764/ec the following table shows vibration levels measured on seats, in aws. operator's.Vibration.level Directive.of.the.european. Seat.type Light-weight.operator heavy-weight.opeartor parliament.and.of.the.council W08sss 78/764/eec less than 1.24 m/s less than 1.12 m/s * aws = correct weighted value of the vibration acceleration (m/s LX500_en_om_03.indd 8...

  • Page 49: Implement Limitations

    Kioti and which exceed the maximum specifications listed below, or which are otherwise unfit for use with this Kioti tractor may result in malfunctions or failures of the tractor, damage to other property and injury to the operator or others.
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  • Page 51: Description Of Operating System

    DESCRIPTION OF OPERATING SYSTEM ExTERIOR vIEw ............4-2 INSTRuMENT PANEl AND SwITChES ..... 4-4 OPERATING ThE CONTROlS ........4-5 LX500_en_om_04.indd 1 2012-11-27 오후 3:06:38...

  • Page 52: Exterior View

    LX500L ExTERIOR vIEw (1) Seat (2) Steering Wheel (3) Fuel Tank Cover (4) Hood / Bonnet (5) Rear View Mirror (6) Head Lamp (7) ROPS (8) Fender (9) Turn Signal Lamp (Front) S76O401A LX500_en_om_04.indd 2 2012-11-27 오후 3:06:39...
  • Page 53 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATING SYSTEM (1) Top Link (2) Turn Signal Lamp (Rear) (3) Transmission Oil Gauge (4) PTO Shield Cover (5) Lift Rod (6) Lower Link (7) Swing Drawbar (8) Lower Link (9) Brake Lamp S76O402A LX500_en_om_04.indd 3 2012-11-27 오후 3:06:41...

  • Page 54: Instrument Panel And Switches

    LX500L INSTRuMENT PANEl AND SwITChES (1) Fuel Gauge (2) Left Turn Signal Lamp (3) Tachometer (4) Right Turn Signal Lamp (5) Coolant Temperature Gauge (6) Horn Switch (7) Turn Signal Lamp Switch (8) Headlamp Switch (9) PTO Selector Switch (Auto / Manual) (10) Hazard Warning Flasher Switch (11) 4WD / Quick Turn Selection Switch (12) Tilt Steering Lever (13) Key Switch (14) PTO Shift Lever S76O403A LX500_en_om_04.indd 4 2012-11-27 오후 3:06:43...

  • Page 55: Operating The Controls

    DESCRIPTION OF OPERATING SYSTEM OPERATING ThE CONTROlS (1) Forward / Reverse Shift Lever (2) Hand Accelerator Lever (3) Clutch Pedal (4) Brake Pedal (LH) (5) Brake Pedal (RH) (6) Throttle Control Pedal (7) Main Shift Lever (8) Range Shift Lever (9) Creep Shift Lever (10) Parking Brake Lever (11) Double Acting Lever (A, B) (12) Double Acting Lever (C, D) (13) Draft Control Lever (14) Position Control Lever S76O404A LX500_en_om_04.indd 5 2012-11-27 오후 3:06:45...
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  • Page 57: Operation

    OPERATION PRE-OPERATION ....... 5-2 TACHOMETER..........5-22 FUEL.GAUGE..........5-22 DAILY.CHECK..........5-2 COOLANT.TEMPERATURE.GAUGE..5-22 ...5-2 ENGINE.OIL.PRESSURE.WARNING.LAMP.. 5-23 OPERATING NEW TRACTOR .... 5-3 ...5-7 BATTERY.CHARGE.WARNING.LAMP..5-23 .5-20 HIGH.BEAM.LAMP........5-23 CHANGING.LUBRICATING.OIL.FOR. .5-26 ...NEW.TRACTOR......... 5-3 TURN.SIGNAL.LAMP........5-24 .5-26 GLOW.PLUG.INDICATOR......

  • Page 58: Pre-Operation

    LX500L PRE-OPERATION DAILY CHECK CHECK ITEMS It.is.very.important.to.check.the.condi- . Walk.around.inspection  tion. of. the.tractor. before. starting. the. . Check.the.oil.level.of.the.engine  engine..Perform.daily.checking.every- . Check.the.oil.level.of.the.transmission  day.before.you.start.work. . Check.the.coolant.level  CAUTION . Clean.the.grille.and.radiator.screen  To avoid personal injury: Check the air cleaner and filter  • Stop the tractor on level ground, .

  • Page 59: Operating New Tractor

    OPERATION OPERATING NEW TRACTOR CHANGING LUBRICATING OIL FOR NEW TRACTOR How. a. new. tractor. is. handled. and. In.handling.a.new.tractor,.the.following. Special. attention. should. be. given. to. maintained.determines.the.life.of.the. precautions.should.be.observed.. lubricating. oil. for. new. tractors.. New. tractor. parts. are. not. accustomed. to. each. . You.should.not.operate.your.tractor. ...

  • Page 60: Operating The Engine

    LX500L OPERATING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE CAUTION To avoid any personal injury: • The warning and caution labels on the tractor should be read and followed carefully. • It is very important to allow proper ventilation when the engine is operated indoors or within enclosed spaces to avoid concentration of emissions.
  • Page 61 OPERATION S76o504a S76o505a (1).Position.Control.Lever (1).Hand.Accelerator.Lever (A)."Lowering" . . "Increase"...."Decrease" 6. Push the position control lever 7. Place the speed control lever in S76o503a forward. (A: "Lowering") mid speed position. (1).Forward./.Reverse.Lever..When. lowering. the. implement,. push. (2).PTO.Selector.Switch.(Auto./.Manual) (3).Range.Shift.Lever.(Hi-Mi-Lo) the.position.control.lever.forward. 3. Place the PTO selector switch in the "NEUTRAL"...
  • Page 62 LX500L 3..If.it.will.not.start,.please.do.not.re- start before the flywheel stops. 4..The.tractor.will.be.preheated.manu- ally. while. the. key. is. turned. from. "ON".to.Preheat.positions. t91o507a S76o506a (1).Key.Switch (1).Battery.Charge.Warning.Lamp.. (2).Parking.brake. (3).Glow.Plug.Indicator. (4).Engine.Oil.Pressure.Warning.Lamp 8. Wait until the preheat indicator 9. Turn the key to the "Start" posi- goes off (About 8 seconds) while tion until the engine is started.

  • Page 63: Stopping The Engine

    CAUTION • IMPORTANT If the engine is not working, con- • sult your local KIOTI dealer. Check lamps cannot be checked enough by routine checking. Check lamps must be checked carefully as specified in the dai- ly check item. (Refer to "Daily Check"...

  • Page 64: Jump Starting

    LX500L JUMP STARTING WARM-UP AND TRANSMISSION OIL CAUTION IN THE LOW TEMPERATURE RANGE To avoid personal injury: Transmission fluid serves as a hydrau- • Keep all flames, sparks, and lic.oil..In.cold.weather,.the.oil.may.be. cigarettes away from the bat- cold.with.increased.viscosity,.resulting. tery. in.delayed.oil.circulation.or.abnormally. • low.hydraulic.pressure.for.some.time. If the tractor battery is frozen, after.engine.start-up..This.in.turn.can.

  • Page 65: Operating The Tractor

    OPERATION OPERATING THE TRACTOR HOW TO FOLD AND UNFOLD THE ROPS When. jump. starting. the. engine,. ob- CAUTION serve. the. following. instructions. to. • ensure.safety.. ROPS must be not folded ex- cept only when it is inevitable, 1..Use.a.battery.of.the.same.voltage. as.the.disabled.tractor.to.jump.start.. and it must be returned to its Allow.as.much.distance.as.possible.

  • Page 66: Starting The Tractor

    LX500L STARTING THE TRACTOR S76o511a S76o510a (1).ROPS (1).Bolt. (2).Nut.. (3).Bolt 2..Remove.the.adjustment.nut.(2).and. 3..Align.the.two.adjusting.bolts.with.the. fold.the.ROPS. holes.and.tighten.after.pre.fastening. the.adjusting.bolts. CAUTION 4.. Unfold. the. ROPS. in. the. reverse. To avoid personal injury: order.as.they.were.folded.. S76o514a • Hold the ROPS with both hands (1).Horizontal.Adjustment.(Slide.lock). CAUTION and fold it slowly and carefully.

  • Page 67: Seat

    OPERATION SEAT CAUTION ONLY EU To avoid personal injury: • Check to be certain that the seat is securely locked after the seat adjustment. • Only the driver should be on the tractor. S76o549a (1).Seat (4).Height.Adjuster (2).Horizontal.Adjustment.(Slide.rails) (5).Weight.Adjuster (3).Suspension.Assembly LX500_en_om_05.indd 11 2012-11-27 오후...
  • Page 68 LX500L The.seat.installed.on.your.tractor.has. a. comprehensive. range. of. adjust- ments..Before.prorating.the.tractor,.it. is.important.to.adjust.the.seat.to.the. comfortable.position. 1..The. lever. which. control. the. seat. position.(up.or.down).in.accordance. with.operator’s..Use.the.lever.when. you.change.the.seat.position. 2..When.you.change.the.seat.position. S76o515a S76o516a (front.or.rear),.pull.the.lever.up.and. (1).Hazard.Warning.Flasher./.Turn.Signal.Lamps (1).Seat.Belt push. or. pull. seat. to. front. or. rear. (2).Turn.Signal.Lamp.Switch direction. (3).Hazard.Warning.Flasher.Switch 3..When.you.change.the.suspension.of. 3. SELECTION SWITCHES 2.
  • Page 69 OPERATION 1..Interlock.both.left.and.right.pedals.as. shown in the figure before operating the.tractor.on.the.road.or.engaging. the.parking.brake. 2..The.brake.(One.side).is.used.at.low. minimum. speed.. Disengage. the. brake.pedals.and.depress.the.one. side. brake. pedal. only.. (Applicable. for field operation only) 3..When.the.brake.pedals.are.used.in. S76o517a S76o518a the. interlocked. mode,. adjust. them. (1).Headlamp.Switch (1).Brake.Pedal.(LH). . (2).Brake.Pedal.(RH) so. that. they. are. depressed. to. the. (A).Tail.Lamp....(B)."OFF" (3).Brake.Pedal.Interlock same.level. (C)."ON".(Low.Beam)..(D)."ON".(High.Beam) (A)."LOCK".
  • Page 70 LX500L IMPORTANT • Select proper gear and engine speed according to the type of work you want. S76o519a S76o520a (1).Position.Control.Lever (1).Clutch.Pedal (A).Lifting 5. LIFT THE IMPLEMENT. IMPORTANT 6. DEPRESS THE CLUTCH PEDAL. To prevent premature wear of the CAUTION clutch pedal: •...
  • Page 71 OPERATION 7. SELECTING THE DRIVING SPEED. (1) Main Shift Lever Four. speeds. can. be. selected. by. operating.a.single.lever..It.is.the.syn- chromesh.type,.and.the.gear.can.be. shifted.by.disengaging.the.clutch.dur- ing.driving. (2) Forward / Reverse Shift Lever The.forward/reverse.shift.lever.shifts. the.power.to.drive.forward.when.it.is. pushed.forward.and.to.drive.backward. when.it.is.pulled.back.without.operat- ing.the.main.and.range.shift.levers. CAUTION • Stop the tractor and depress the clutch before you move the forward/reverse shift lever.
  • Page 72 LX500L (3) Range Shift Lever (Hi-Lo) (4) Creep Lever CAUTION Range. shift. is. available. when. the. How to use the creep lever. • The tractor can stop due to in- tractor.is.stopped.completely.and.the. Forward. 8. and. reverse. 8. will. be. ap- creased load on the axle when clutch is depressed. If it is difficult to...
  • Page 73 OPERATION 3..Precautions.for.creep.speed.appli- Front wheel driving is convenient for following works. cation. Depress.the.clutch.pedal.fully.before. 1..When. pulling. the. trailer,. requiring.  you.move.the.creep.lever significant traction, or when using the.front-end.loader.in.wet.areas. Be.sure.to.release.the.parking.break.  before.you.drive.off 2..When.working.on.sandy.soils. Be.sure.to.disengage.the.clutch.and. 3..When. working. on. hard. ground.  depress.the.brake.before.you.stop. where.the.tractor.is.pushed.forward. the.tractor by.the.rotary.tiller. CAUTION S76o522a CAUTION...
  • Page 74 LX500L How to use the quick turn. 1..The.tractor.is.designed.so.that.the. quick. turn. function. does. not. work. Place.the.switch.to.QT.position.to.oper- when.the.range.shift.is.at.high.speed. ate.the.quick.turn. or. mid. speed. in. order. to. ensure. Align. the. front. wheel. tires. to. the. safety.. straight. ahead. position. before. you. 2..Turn. the. switch. to. 2WD. or. 4WD.

  • Page 75: Stopping The Tractor

    OPERATION STOPPING THE TRACTOR 6..You.should.securely.lock.the.parking. brake. 7..Switch.."OFF".engine. IMPORTANT • When you park and stop the tractor, you should pull the park- ing brake to fix it. Make sure all gear's and ranges are in low when parking the tractor. The c56o514a S76o524a shuttle should be in forward.

  • Page 76: Check Items For Operation

    LX500L CHECK ITEMS FOR OPERATION SUDDEN ENGINE STOP t91o525a (1).Battery.Charge.Warning.Lamp (3).Engine.Oil.Pressure.Warning.Lamp (5).Coolant.Temperature.Gauge (2).Tachometer (4).Fuel.Gauge 1..Engine.decelerates.or.accelerates.suddenly. 2..Abnormal.noise.can.be.heard.from.the.engine. 3..Black.exhaust.smoke.is.generated. Check.that.all.parts.are.working.properly.during.operation.before.you.use.the.tractor.again LX500_en_om_05.indd 20 2012-11-27 오후 3:07:42...

  • Page 77: Check Items For Instrument Panel

    OPERATION CHECK ITEMS FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL t91o526a (1).PTO.Indicator (6).Turn.Signal.Lamp.(LH) (11).Quick.Turn.Indicator (2).High.Beam.Lamp (7).Tachometer (12).Fuel.Gauge (3).Battery.Charge.Warning.Lamp ..(8).Turn.Signal.Lamp.(RH) (13).Hour.meter (4).Parking.Brake.Lamp ..(9).Engine.Oil.Pressure.Warning.Lamp (14).Coolant.Temperature.Gauge (5).Glow.Plug.Indicator (10).Front.Wheel.Drive.Indicator If.the.warning.lamp.comes.on.while.driving,.stop.the.engine.immediately.and.determines.its.cause..Do.not.operate.the. tractor.while.the.warning.lamp.is.on. LX500_en_om_05.indd 21 2012-11-27 오후 3:07:43...

  • Page 78: Tachometer

    LX500L TACHOMETER FUEL GAUGE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE t91o527a t91o528a t91o529a (1).Tachometer. (2).Hour.meter.. (1).Fuel.Gauge. (1).Coolant.Temperature.Gauge "E".Empty. "F".Full "C".Cool. "H".Hot The.tachometer.indicates.the.engine. Fuel. level. is. displayed. on. the. fuel. Coolant. temperature. is. displayed. on. the.coolant.temperature.gauge.when. speed.and.dial’s.540.RPM.PTO.axis. gauge.when.the.key.switch.is.turned. the.key.switch.is.turned.on.."C".indi- speed. on.. Be. careful. so. that. the. fuel. tank.

  • Page 79: Engine Oil Pressure Warning Lamp

    The. high. beam. lamp. will. light. up. will.be.on.if.the.engine.oil.pressure.of. tery.charge.warning.lamp.will.light.up.. when.the.light.switch.is.turned.to.high. the tractor falls below the specified level. If.this.lamp.comes.on.while.engine.is. beam. (Normally,.this.lamp.is.on.when.the.key. running,.check.the.electrical.charging. is.on.(Without.starting.the.engine)) system.or.consult.a.KIOTI.dealer.. If.this.occurs.while.the.tractor.is.in.opera- NOTE tion.or.the.engine.does.not.stop.when.it. • Consult. your. local. KIOTI. dealer. is.accelerated.to.over.1,000.rpm,.check. for. checking. or. servicing. of. the. the.engine.oil.level. tractor. LX500_en_om_05.indd 23 2012-11-27 오후 3:07:46...

  • Page 80: Turn Signal Lamp

    LX500L TURN SIGNAL LAMP GLOW PLUG INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE LAMP t91o533a t91o534a t91o535a The. turn. signal. lamp. will. blink. if. the. The. glow. plug. indicator. will. light. up. The. parking. brake. lamp. will. light. up. turn. signal. lamp. switch. is. turned. left.

  • Page 81: Pto Indicator

    OPERATION PTO INDICATOR 4WD INDICATOR QUICK TURN INDICATOR t91o536a t91o537a t91o538a This.indicates.the.ON.and.OFF.status. This.indicates.status.of.4WD. This. indicates. status. of. quick. turn. of.the.PTO.clutch. driving.. This.indicator.will.light.up.if.the.4WD/ QT.selection.switch.is.in.4WD.position. This.indicator.will.light.up.if.the.4WD./. CAUTION and.4WD.is.in.operation. QT.selection.switch.is.in.QT.position. • When the PTO clutch is en- and.the.handle.is.turned.38.degrees. gaged, this indicator comes or.more.to.the.left.or.right. on.

  • Page 82: Parking

    LX500L PARKING HOW TO DRIVE PARKING BRAKE LEVER DIFFERENTIAL LOCK CAUTION To avoid personal injury: • Always pull up the parking brake and stop the engine be- fore you leave the tractor. • When you park the tractor on a...
  • Page 83 OPERATION OPERATING THE TRACTOR ON THE ROAD If.one.of.the.rear.wheels.has.slipped,. CAUTION the. differential. lock. must. be. used.. To avoid personal injury: This.make.the.wheels.on.both.sides. • Couple the brake pedals to rotate.simultaneously..The.differential. stop the tractor in a balanced lock.is.applied.only.when.the.pedal.is. way when operating at driving depressed. speed.
  • Page 84 LX500L PRECAUTIONS FOR ENTERING OPERATING ON SLOPED OR ROUGH AREAS THE FIELD 1..Adjust. the. wheels. while. ensuring. CAUTION their.optimum.safety. To avoid personal injury: 2..Slow. down. the. speed. at. rough,. • Drive the tractor in the reverse sloped,.or.sharp.curve.areas..Spe- direction on a sloped area. Driv- cial.

  • Page 85: Operating Pto

    OPERATION OPERATING PTO LOADING INTO AND UNLOADING INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF POW- OUT OF THE TRUCK ER STEERING OPERATING REAR PTO 1.. When. you. load. the. tractor. on. the. 1..Power.steering.is.only.possible.while. truck,.do.it.by.driving.backward. the.engine.is.running..If.the.engine. speed. is. decreased,. the. steering. 2..If.the.engine.stalls.out.halfway,.de- wheel. may. be. somewhat. hard. to. press.the.brake.pedal.immediately,.
  • Page 86 LX500L PTO CLUTCH SWITCH 2..PTO.Engagement.-.Manual CAUTION . If.the.PTO.clutch.selector.switch.is. To avoid personal injury: turned.to.Manual.position,.the.PTO. • When you assemble, remove, keeps. operating. regardless. of. the. adjust, or clean the PTO drive lifting.height.of.the.lifting.arm. system, disconnect the PTO 3..PTO.Disengagement and stop the engine to be sure .

  • Page 87: Seven Pin Electrical Power Outlet

    OPERATION SEVEN PIN ELECTRICAL POW- ER OUTLET RECORDING ENGINE RPM PTO SHAFT COVER, SHAFT CAP Corresponding Rated speed PTO engine speed (min (min 2,528 2,729 1,000 2,416 NOTE • 540rpm. is. displayed. on. the. ta- chometer.board. S76o545a (1).PTO.Shaft.Cover. . (2).PTO.Shaft.Cap Always.place.the.PTO.cover.in.position.
  • Page 88 LX500L Color Circuit of wire Turn.signal.(LH) Spare Ground Turn.signal.(RH) Illumination.(RH) Stop.light Illumination.(LH) LX500_en_om_05.indd 32 2012-11-27 오후 3:07:57...
  • Page 89 3-POINT HITCH / DRAWBAR 3-POINT HITCH / DRAWBAR ........6-2 3-POINT HITCH ............6-3 PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING OF THE IMPLEMENT ..6-3 TOP LINK ..................6-4 DRAWBAR ..............6-5 INSTALLING PTO SHAFT ............6-7 FIxATION POINTS FOR FRONT END LOADER ......6-9 LX500_en_om_06.indd 1 2012-11-27 오후...

  • Page 90: 3-Point Hitch / Drawbar

    Lx500L 3-POINT HITCH / DRAWBAR (1) Top Link (2) Lift Rod (LH) (3) Lift Rod (RH) (4) Check Link (5) Lower Link (6) Swing Drawbar S76O601A LX500_en_om_06.indd 2 2012-11-27 오후 3:08:27...

  • Page 91: 3-Point Hitch / Drawbar

    3-POINT HITCH / DRAWBAR 3-POINT HITCH PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING OF THE IMPLEMENT 1. When you remove or install the 6. When you do draft work or you are WARNING implement, make sure that no one working on a slope, you should •...

  • Page 92: Top Link

    Lx500L TOP LINK ADJUSTING THE LOWER LINK Adjusting the CAUTION Implement stabilizer • When you are attaching an Inserting the pin implement (like plow) requir- Smooth connection in the slot hole. ing some traction, mount the Inserting the pin in...

  • Page 93: Drawbar

    3-POINT HITCH / DRAWBAR DRAWBAR CHECK LINK WARNING • Be careful when you are adjust- ing the check link. Many danger- ous factors may be involved in handling the heavy implement Remove the pin and adjust the check link to reach the distance you want to move horizontally.
  • Page 94 Lx500L CAUTION WARNING • When using an implement that Never use any other part for  is attached to the draw bar, pulling except draw bar. Pulling such as a trailer, check if the with top link, ROPS and etc. will towing hitch is firmly attached.

  • Page 95: Installing Pto Shaft

    (1) PTO Shaft (1) Lock Pin  through the PTO, always make sure that all bystanders are 1. Consult your local KIOTI Dealer well away from the tractor. for selection of the PTO Shaft. When using the PTO drive with ...
  • Page 96 Lx500L WARNING Before starting up any PTO-  driven implement hitched to the three-point linkage, lift the implement to its full height and check that at least 1/4 of the total length of the telescopic section of the drive shaft is engaged.

  • Page 97: Fixation Points For Front End Loader

    3-POINT HITCH / DRAWBAR FIxATION POINTS FOR FRONT END LOADER [Front axle frame] [Front axle frame] [Flywheel housing] [Flywheel housing] [Clutch housing] [Raer axle & Transmission] S76O605A WARNING • When you do install the front loader, certainly mount the bolt for mounting bracket at indicated point. LX500_en_om_06.indd 9 2012-11-27 오후...
  • Page 98 MEMO LX500_en_om_06.indd 10 2012-11-27 오후 3:08:38...

  • Page 99: Hydraulic Unit

    HYDRAULIC UNIT 3-POINT HITCH CONTROL SYSTEM ......7-2 POSITION CONTROL ..............7-2 DRafT CONTROL ..............7-3 MIxeD CONTROL ...............7-3 IMPLeMeNT LOWeRING ReSTRICTION ........7-4 3-POINT HITCH LOWeRING SPeeD .........7-4 AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC ..........7-4 HYDRaULIC BLOCK ..............7-4 DOUBLe aCTING VaLVe LeVeR (If eQUIPPeD) ....7-5 LX500_en_om_07.indd 1 2012-11-27 오후...

  • Page 100: 3-Point Hitch Control System

    If the hydraulic control system is not assembled operate the hydraulic lifting arm. It is correctly, it may cause system damage. Consult your KIOTI Dealer if also used to adjust the height of the you need more adjustment.

  • Page 101: Draft Control

    HYDRaULIC UNIT DRAFT CONTROL MIXED CONTROL 4. If the draft force is higher than the resistance of the attachment, the attachment will be lifted up. If it is lower than the resistance of the attachment, the attachment will be restored to its original state. 5.

  • Page 102: Implement Lowering Restriction

    Lx500L AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC IMPLEMENT LOWERING RE- 3-POINT HITCH LOWERING HYDRAULIC BLOCK STRICTION SPEED t91O705a S76O702a S76O703a (1) Position Control Lever (1) 3-point hitch lowering speed control lever (a) Draining to the implement (2) Draft Control Lever (a) "High Speed" (B) "Low Speed"...

  • Page 103: Double Acting Valve Lever (If Equipped)

    HYDRaULIC UNIT DOUBLE ACTING VALVE LEVER (IF EQUIPPED) applying the hydraulic IMPORTANT Draining the oil • Do not hold the lever on the Port Push Pull "PUSH" or "PULL" position once the external cylinder reaches the Lever 1 end of its stroke. The oil will flow through the relief valve.
  • Page 104 The parts suitable for the coupler 1. first, lower the implement to the and hydraulic hose can be sup- ground to remove the hydraulic in plied by the KIOTI Dealer. the hose. 2. Clean the coupler thoroughly. 3. Stop the engine and move the hy- draulic control lever to release the pressure.

  • Page 105: Tires, Tread And Ballast

    TIRES, TREAD AND BALLAST TIRE ................8-2 INFLATION PRESSURE .............8-2 TREAD ................8-3 FRONT WHEELS ................8-3 REAR WHEELS ................8-3 BALLAST ..............8-4 FRONT BALLAST ................8-4 REAR BALLAST ................8-5 MASS(ES) ANd TIRE(S) .............8-6 LX500_en_om_08.indd 1 2012-11-27 오후 3:11:28...

  • Page 106: Tire

    Maintain the maximum pressure in front tires if using a loader or when equipped ones, consult your equipped with a full load of front weights. KIOTI dealer for front drive gear ratio. Excessive wear of tires may occur due to improper gear ratio.

  • Page 107: Tread

    Front wheel tread is not adjustable. Model Specification Size IMPORTANT 12.4-24 / 6PR 1,125~1,340 (44.29~52.76) • Do not turn the front discs to LX500L TURF 41-14-20 / 4PR 1,145~1,305 (45.08~51.38) obtain wider tread. 43-16-20 / 4PR 1,205~1,260 (47.44~49.61) Model Specification...

  • Page 108: Ballast

    LX500L BALLAST FRONT BALLAST S76O801a (1) Front End Weights (2) Rear Wheel Weight CAUTION To avoid personal injury: • Additional weights are neces- sary for transporting a heavy implement. When the implement is raised or the tractor is driv- ing over rough ground slowly,...

  • Page 109: Rear Ballast

    KIOTI dealer. consult your KIOTI dealer. be done and should be removed when they are not needed. The rear wheel...

  • Page 110: Mass(Es) And Tire(S)

    LX500L MASS(ES) AND TIRE(S) Ref to the following information for the determination of the total mass, the axle loads, the tire load carrying capacity. Technically Distribution Technically Maximum per- Load Axle permissible of this(these) Permissible missible vertical Trade Tire sizes...

  • Page 111: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE SERVICE INTERVALS ..........9-2 LUBRICANTS ............... 9-4 LX500_en_om_09.indd 1 2012-11-27 오후 3:11:59...

  • Page 112: Service Intervals

    LX500L SERVICE INTERVALS RUN HOUR RUN AGE AFTER CHECK ITEMS PAGE PURCHASE 50 100 150 200 300 400 600 800 1year 2year Engine oil Change Every 100 hours 10-7 ⊙ ○ Engine oil filter Replace Every 200 hours 10-7 ⊙...
  • Page 113 The fuel injection pump, nozzle, alternator, starter, compressor, gear pump and hydraulic valve should be checked and repaired only by KIOTI Dealer / Distributor. If they are serviced by an unqualified person, the vehicle’s safety cannot be guaranteed any longer since changes made may not conform to KIOTI requirements.

  • Page 114: Lubricants

    LX500L LUBRICANTS To prevent serious equipment damage, use only genuine KIOTI fluids, oils and greases, or equivalents. Capacities [L (U.S.gal.)] Locations Lubricants LX500L Fuel 42 (11.1) Diesel Coolant 8.7 (2.3) Fresh clean water with anti-freeze Engine oil: API Service Classification CC or CD Above 25°C (77°F)
  • Page 115 PERIODIC SERVICE HOW TO OPEN THE HOOD ....10-3 ADJUSTIng.ClUTCH.PEDAl....10-9 REPlACIng.HYDRAUlIC.OIl.FIlTER..10-9 HOOD............10-3 CHAngIng.TRAnSMISSIOn.FlUID..10-10 SIDE.COVER..........10-3 CHAngIng.FROnT.AXlE.CASE.OIl..10-11 DAILY CHECK ........10-4 EVERY 50 HOURS......10-12 CHECkIng.EngInE.OIl.lEVEl....10-4 lUBRICATIng.gREASE.nIPPlE..... 10-12 CHECkIng.TRAnSMISSIOn.FlUID.lEVEl. . . 10-5 CHECkIng.WHEEl.BOlT.TORQUE.
  • Page 116 PERIODIC SERVICE EVERY 2 YEARS ......10-21 REPlACIng.EngInE.OIl.FIlTER... 10-18 ADJUSTIng.TOE-In......... 10-18 FlUSH.COOlIng.SYSTEM.AnD. AIR.InTAkE.lInE........10-19 ...CHAngIng.COOlAnT......10-21 REPlACIng.HYDRAUlIC.OIl.FIlTER..10-19 AnTI-FREEZE........... 10-22 EVERY 400 HOURS......10-19 REPlACIng.RADIATOR.HOSE ...(WATER.PIPES)........10-23 REPlACIng.POWER.STEERIng.HOSE. . . 10-23 REPlACIng.FUEl.FIlTER.ElEMEnT..10-19 REPlACIng.FUEl.HOSE......10-23 CHAngIng.FROnT.AXlE.OIl....10-19 REPlACIng.InTAkE.AIR.lInE....

  • Page 117: Periodic Service

    PERIODIC SERVICE HOW TO OPEN THE HOOD HOOD SIDE COVER S76Oa01a S76Oa02a S76Oa03a (1) Knob (1) Side Cover (2) Holder (A) Pull (A) Pull Pull up the knob to open the bonnet Pull the hook to remove the side cover. CAUTION of the tractor.

  • Page 118: Daily Check

    DAILY CHECK CHECKINg ENgINE OIL LEVEL For. your. own. safety. and. maximum. IMPORTANT service. life. of. the. machine,. make. a. • When using oil of a different thorough.daily.inspection.before.start- brand or viscosity from the ing.the.engine. previous one, remove all of the CAUTION old oil.

  • Page 119: Checking And Refueling

    PERIODIC.SERVICE CHECKINg TRANSMISSION FLUID CHECKINg AND REFUELINg LEVEL CAUTION To avoid personal injury: • Do not smoke while refueling. • Be sure to stop the engine be- fore refueling. IMPORTANT • Make sure no dust or straw de- bris enters the fuel system. S76Oa05a S76Oa06a •...

  • Page 120: Checking Coolant Level

    When cool, • If water should leak, consult slowly rotate cap to the first your local KIOTI dealer. stop and allow sufficient time for excess pressure to escape before removing the cap com- pletely.

  • Page 121: Cleaning Grill, Radiator, Oil Cooler Screens

    PERIODIC.SERVICE INITIAL 50 HOURS CLEANINg gRILL, RADIATOR, CHECKINg gAUgES, METER CHANgINg ENgINE OIL OIL COOLER SCREENS AND INDICATORS 1..Examine. the. instrument. panel. for. broken. gauge(s),. meter(s). and. in- dicators. 2..Replace.if.damaged. CHECKINg HEAD LIgHT, HAZ- ARD LIgHT, ETC. 1..Inspect. the. lights. for. broken. bulbs. and.lenses.

  • Page 122: Replacing Engine Oil Filter

    • To prevent serious damage to gine.and.drain.the.oil.completely.into. 4. After the new filter has been re- the engine, use only a KIOTI the.oil.pan. placed,.the.engine.oil.level.normally. genuine filter. decreases. a. little.. Make. sure. that. . All. the. used. oil. can. be. drained. out.

  • Page 123: Adjusting Clutch Pedal

    PERIODIC.SERVICE ADJUSTINg CLUTCH PEDAL REPLACINg HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER S76Oa13a t91Oa29a S76Oa15a (1).Clutch.rod (1).Hydraulic.Oil.Filter (1).gauge. (2).Oil.Filling.Plug (A).Free.play (3).Bleeder.Plug (A).Oil.level.is.acceptable.within.this.range. 1..Stop.the.engine.and.remove.the.key. 1. To drain the used fluid, open the 2..After. draining,. reinstall. the. drain. drain.plug.at.the.bottom.of.the.clutch. plug. 2..Slightly. depress. the. clutch. pedal. housing.and.transmission.case.and. and. measure. free. travel. at. top. of. 3. Remove the oil filter.

  • Page 124: Changing Transmission Fluid

    • Do not operate the tractor im- transmission.case.and.drain.the.oil. a KIOTI genuine filter. mediately after changing the completely.into.the.oil.pan. transmission fluid. Run the 2..After. draining. reinstall. the. drain. engine at medium speed for a plug.

  • Page 125: Changing Front Axle Case Oil

    PERIODIC.SERVICE CHANgINg FRONT AXLE CASE OIL 4..After. running. the. engine. for. a. few. 1..To. drain. the. used. oil,. remove. the. minutes,. stop. it. and. check. the. oil. right and left drain pugs and filling level. again;. add. oil. to. prescribed. plug.at.the.front.axle.case.and.drain. level. the.oil.completely.from.the.oil.pan. 5. Replace the oil filter at same time 2..After.

  • Page 126: Every 50 Hours

    EVERY 50 HOURS LUBRICATINg gREASE NIPPLE Apply.a.small.amount.of.multi-purpose.grease.to.the.following.points.every.50.hours.or.as.needed.. S76Oa19a S76Oa20a S76Oa21a (1).. g rease.nipple.(Steering.Cylinder.(lH,.RH)) (1).. g rease.nipple.(Steering.Cylinder.(lH,.RH)) (1).. g rease.Inlet.(Top.link). (2).. g rease.nipple.(Front.Bracket) S76Oa22a S76Oa24a S76Oa23a (1).. g rease.nipple.(Brake.lever.(lH,.RH)) (1).. g rease.nipple.(Rear.Bracket) (1).grease.nipple.(Hydraulic.Cylinder.Support) (2).grease.nipple.(lift.Rod) LX500_en_om_10.indd 12 2012-11-27 오후 2:57:13...

  • Page 127: Checking Wheel Bolt Torque

    PERIODIC.SERVICE EVERY 100 HOURS CHECKINg WHEEL BOLT TORQUE ADJUSTINg CLUTCH PEDAL 1..Refer. to. "EVERY. 50. HOURS". in. This. should. be. not. performed. in. the. page.10-8. place.that.is.not.clean.. 1..Close.the.fuel.cock. 2..loosen. the. ring. and. remove. the. CLEANINg FUEL FILTER filter container. Clean the inside with kerosene. 3. Remove filter element and immerse in.the.kerosene. 4. Reinstall the cleaned filter element and.make.sure.that.no.dust.or.for- S76Oa25a...

  • Page 128: Checking Fuel Line

    CHECKINg FUEL LINE CLEANINg AIR CLEANER ELEMENT 2..Clean.the.element: ..1).Rotate. the. element. while. blow- ing. the. compressed. air. into. the. element. to. clean. off. dry. dust. on. the.element..The.pressure.of.the. compressed.air.must.not.exceed. 5.kgf/cm ..2).Immerse.the.element.in.detergent. for.15.minutes.to.remove.carbon.or. contaminated.oil.on.the.element,. t91Oa27a t91Oa28a and. then. clean. and. rinse. it. with.

  • Page 129: Evacuator Valve

    PERIODIC.SERVICE ADJUSTINg BRAKE PEDAL CAUTION IMPORTANT • Since the air cleaner uses a dry To avoid personal injury: • element, never apply oil. Stop the engine and chock the • Do not operate the engine with- wheels before checking brake out installing the element.

  • Page 130: Battery

    BATTERY CHARgE THE BATTERY CAUTION CAUTION To avoid personal injury: To avoid personal injury: • • Keep electrolyte away from When the battery is activated, eyes, hands, and clothes. If it hydrogen and oxygen gases is spattered on you, wash it...

  • Page 131: Adjusting Fan Belt Tension

    PERIODIC.SERVICE ADJUSTINg FAN BELT TENSION 1..The.water.in.the.electrolyte.evapo- DIRECTION FOR STORAgE rates during recharging. Insufficient 1..When.storing.the.tractor.for.a.long. battery. electrolyte. may. cause. bat- period,.remove.the.battery.from.trac- tery.damage..Excessive.electrolyte. tor,.store.in.a.dry.place.out.of.direct. spills.over.and.damages.the.tractor. sunlight. body.. 2..The.battery.self-discharges.while.it. 2..To.slow.charge.the.battery,.connect. is.stored. the.battery.positive.terminal.to.the. charger. positive. terminal. and. the. . Recharge.it.once.every.three.months. negative. to. the. negative,. then. re- in.hot.seasons.and.once.every.six. charge.in.the.standard.fashion.

  • Page 132: Every 200 Hours

    EVERY 200 HOURS CHECKINg POWER STEERINg LINE ADJUSTINg TOE-IN CAUTION To avoid personal injury: • Be sure to stop the engine be- fore checking belt tension. A deflection between Proper 0.28.~.0.34.in.(7.~.9.mm). fan belt when.the.belt.is.pressed.in. tension the.middle.of.the.span. t91Oa33a t46Oa36a (A).Wheel.-.To.-.Wheel.Distance.At.Front (1).Power.Steering.line CHANgINg ENgINE OIL (B).Wheel.-.To.-.Wheel.Distance.At.Rear...

  • Page 133: Air Intake Line

    PERIODIC.SERVICE EVERY 400 HOURS AIR INTAKE LINE REPLACINg FUEL FILTER ELEMENT ADJUSTINg PROCEDURE Refer. to. "EVERY. 100. HOURS". in. page.10-13. CHANgINg FRONT AXLE OIL Refer.to."EVERY.50.HOURS".in.page. 10-11. CHANgINg TRANSMISSION OIL Refer.to."EVERY.50.HOURS".in.page. 10-10. S76Oa35a t91Oa45a (1).Tie.Rod. (2).Mounting.nut 1..loosen.the.lock.nut.and.turn.the.turn. 1. Tighten the hose clamp firmly if it buckle.to.adjust.until.the.proper.toe- is.loosened.

  • Page 134: Every 600 Hours

    EVERY 600 HOURS CHECKINg RADIATOR HOSE ADJUSTINg FRONT AXLE PIVOT AND CLAMP PRECAUTIONS FOR OVERHEATINg Take.the.following.actions.in.the.event. of.engine."Overheating",.an.event.that. occurs.when.the.engine.coolant.tem- perature is equal to or greater than its boiling.point. 1..Stop.the.tractor.in.a.safe.place.and. idle.it.without.load. 2.. Do. not. stop. the. engine. suddenly,. but.stop.it.after.about.5.minutes.of. unloaded.idling. S76Oa32a S76Oa36a 3..Stay.away.from.the.machine.for.an- (1).Radiator.Hoses. . (2).Clamp (1).lock.nut. (2).Adjusting.Bolt other.10.minutes.or.until.steam.has.

  • Page 135: Every 800 Hours

    PERIODIC.SERVICE EVERY 800 HOURS EVERY 2 YEARS ADJUSTINg ENgINE VALVE FLUSH COOLINg SYSTEM AND CHANgINg COOLANT CLEARANCE Consult. your. KIOTI. Dealer. for. this. IMPORTANT service. • Securely tighten radiator cap. If the cap is loose or improperly fitted, water may leak out and the engine could overheat.

  • Page 136: Anti-Freeze

    ANTI-FREEZE 6. After flushing, add clean water and If. water. freezes,. it. can. damage. the. anti-freeze.until.the.coolant.level.is. engine. and. radiator.. It. is. necessary,. just.below.the.port. if.the.outside.temperature.falls.below. 0°C.(32°F),.to.remove.water.after.op- Securely.tighten.the.radiator.cap. erating.or.to.add.anti-freeze.to.it. ..7..Install.the.radiator.cap.securely. 1..Before. adding. anti-freeze. for. the. ..8..Start. and. operate. the. engine. for. first time, clean the radiator interior few.minutes. by.pouring.fresh.water.and.draining. ..9..Stop.the.engine.and.let.cool. it.a.few.times.. 10..Check. coolant. level. of. recovery.

  • Page 137: Replacing Radiator Hose (Water Pipes)

    (See."Checking.Fuel.line".in.100.hours. Moderate.steering.wheel.play.is.20~50. to. the. cooling. water.. (Anti-freeze. maintenance) mm.(0.8~2.0.in) contains. an. anti-corrosive. agent,. which. will. react. with. the. radiator. cleaning. agent. forming. sludge. REPLACINg INTAKE AIR LINE which.will.affect.the.engine.parts) Consult. your. local. KIOTI. Dealer. for. this.service. LX500_en_om_10.indd 23 2012-11-27 오후 2:57:25...

  • Page 138: Bleeding Fuel System

    BLEEDINg FUEL SYSTEM DRAININg CLUTCH HOUSINg REPLACINg FUSE t91Oa41a S76Oa42a t91Oa40a (1).Fuel.Cock (1).Plug (1).. F use.Box (A).Close. (B).Open. (C).Bleeder BLEEDINg MUST BE PERFORMED Plug. is. located. at. the. bottom. of. the. Fuses. protect. the. tractor`s. electrical. IN THE FOLLOWINg CASES: clutch.housing..Moisture.can.be.col-...

  • Page 139: Replacement Of The Slow Blow Fuse

    Fail- ure to follow this procedure may result in serious damage to the tractor electrical system. Refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual or your local KIOTI Dealer for specific information S76Oa43a t91Oa44a dealing with electrical problems.

  • Page 140: Replacing Light Bulb

    REPLACINg LIgHT BULB 1..Head.lights.and.rear.combination.lights:.Take.the.bulb.out.of.the.light.body. and.replace.with.a.new.one. 2..Other.lights:.Detach.the.lens.and.replace.the.bulb. Light Capacity Head.light 12V.55W./.60W Turn.Signal.light.(Front) 12V.21W Turn.Signal.light.(Rear) 12V.21W Work.light 12V.21W Stop.light.Tail.light.(R) 12V21W./.5W Indicator.illumination.of.instrument 12V.3.4W Charge.warning.lamp 14V.3W Others.indicators 14V.1.4W LX500_en_om_10.indd 26 2012-11-27 오후 2:57:29...

  • Page 141: Storage

    STORAGE STORAGE..............11-2 REMOVING.THE.TRACTOR.FROM.STORAGE..11-3 LX500_en_om_11.indd 1 2012-11-27 오후 3:12:25...
  • Page 142 LX500L STORAGE 3. Detach the weights from the tractor CAUTION body. To.avoid.personal.injury: 4. Inflate the tires to a pressure a little • Do.not.clean.the.machine.with. higher than usual. engine.running. 5. Change the engine oil and idle the • To.avoid.the.danger.of.exhaust. engine for about 5 minutes to circu- fume.poisoning,.do.not.operate. late oil throughout all engine parts.

  • Page 143: Removing The Tractor From Storage

    STORAGE REMOVING.THE.TRACTOR. FROM.STORAGE 10. Store the tractor in a dry, protected 1. Check the tire air pressure and in- place. Store the tractor with cover flate the tires if they are low. 2. Remove the blocks from under the 11. Store the tractor indoors in a dry front and rear axles of the tractor by area that is protected from sunlight raising the tractor with a jack.
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  • Page 145: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING ......... 12-2 ENGINE IS HARD TO START ...........12-2 ENGINE LACKS POWER ............12-3 ABNORMAL EXHAUST FUME COLOR ........12-4 SUDDEN ENGINE STOP ............12-4 IMMEDIATE ENGINE STOP ............12-5 TRacTOR TROUBLESHOOTING ......12-6 WHEN TRACTOR DOES NOT MOvE WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING...12-6 WHEN 3 POINT HITCH DOES NOT MOvE ......12-6 BaTTERy TROUBLESHOOTING ......

  • Page 146: Engine Troubleshooting

    LX500L ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE IS HaRD TO STaRT Possible causes actions 1. Fuel is cloudy or fuel flow is restricted Check fuel tank and fuel filter.  Remove water, dirt, or other debris.  Filter out fuel, and replace the filter if contaminated.

  • Page 147: Engine Lacks Power

    Avoid using poor quality fuel. This will result in pump wear. Use NO.2 diesel only  Check fuel injection pump element and transfer valve assembly, and replace if  necessary. Consult your KIOTI Dealer for further information. LX500_en_om_12.indd 3 2012-11-27 오후 3:13:09...

  • Page 148: Abnormal Exhaust Fume Color

    LX500L aBNORMaL EXHaUST FUME cOLOR Possible causes actions 1. Poor fuel governor system Consult with a dealer for repair.  2. Poor fuel quality Select good quality fuel.  Temperature Fuel type - Over -10°C NO.2 diesel - Below -10°C NO.1 diesel...

  • Page 149: Immediate Engine Stop

    TROUBLE SHOOTING IMMEDIaTE ENGINE STOP Possible causes actions 1. Sudden acceleration or deceleration Check injection timing and fuel system adjustment.  2. Abnormal noise Check all moving parts carefully.  3. Black exhaust fumes Check the fuel injection system, especially the fuel injection nozzle. ...

  • Page 150: Tractor Troubleshooting

    LX500L TRacTOR TROUBLESHOOTING WHEN TRacTOR DOES NOT MOvE WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING Possible causes actions 1. Speed change lever is at neutral Check speed change lever.  2. Parking brake is working Release the parking brake.  WHEN 3 POINT HITcH DOES NOT MOvE...

  • Page 151: Battery Troubleshooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING BaTTERy TROUBLESHOOTING condition of Battery cause countermeasures cause 1. Starter does not function Key is not "ON" Turn key "ON"   Battery is over-used until Charge for long period by Do not overuse the battery   ...
  • Page 152 LX500L condition of Battery cause countermeasures cause 5. Corrosion of terminals is severe Current of the Alternator Clean scale from terminals Keep terminals clean and    during operation is too large. and tighten well. well tightened. Apply grease to prevent corrosion.

  • Page 153: Index

    INDEX INDEX................13-2 LX500_en_om_13.indd 1 2012-11-27 오후 3:13:28...
  • Page 154 LX500L NUMBERIC 3-POINT HITCH / DRAWBAR ..........6-1 BALLAST ................8-4 3-POINT HITCH / DRAWBAR ..........6-2 BATTERY CHARGE WARNING LAMP ......5-23 3-POINT HITCH CONTROL SYSTEM .........7-2 BATTERY TROUBLESHOOTING ........12-7 3-POINT HITCH LOWERING SPEED ........7-4 BATTERY .................10-16 3-POINT HITCH ..............6-3 BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR ......1-2 4WD INDICATOR ...............5-25...
  • Page 155 INDEX CHECKING HEAD LIGHT, HAZARD LIGHT, ETC.....10-7 DRAINING CLUTCH HOUSING ........10-24 CHECKING POWER STEERING LINE ......10-18 DRAWBAR ................6-5 CHECKING RADIATOR HOSE AND CLAMP ....10-20 DRIVING THE TRACTOR ............1-9 CHECKING SEAT BELT AND ROPS .........10-7 CHECKING TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL .....10-5 CHECKING WHEEL BOLT TORQUE.......10-13 ENGINE IS HARD TO START ..........12-2 ENGINE LACKS POWER ..........12-3...
  • Page 156 LX500L GLOW PLUG INDICATOR ..........5-24 JUMP STARTING ..............5-8 HIGH BEAM LAMP .............5-23 LIFT ROD (RH) ..............6-4 HOOD .................10-3 LOADING INTO AND UNLOADING OUT OF THE TRUCK ..5-29 HOW TO DRIVE ..............5-26 LUBRICANTS ...............9-4 HOW TO FOLD AND UNFOLD THE ROPS ......5-9 LUBRICATING GREASE NIPPLE ........10-12...
  • Page 157 INDEX OPERATING THE ENGINE ..........5-4 QUICK TURN INDICATOR ..........5-25 OPERATING THE PTO .............1-11 OPERATING THE TRACTOR ON THE ROAD ....5-27 OPERATING THE TRACTOR ..........1-5 REAR BALLAST ..............8-5 OPERATING THE TRACTOR ..........5-9 REAR WHEELS ..............8-3 OPERATION .................5-1 RECORDING ENGINE RPM ..........5-31 REMOVING THE TRACTOR FROM STORAGE ....11-3 REPLACEMENT OF THE SLOW BLOW FUSE ....10-25 PARKING BRAKE LAMP ............5-24...
  • Page 158 LX500L SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THE LOADER ..1-16 TACHOMETER ..............5-22 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .............1-1 TIRES, TREAD AND BALLAST ..........8-1 SEAT ..................5-11 TIRE ..................8-2 SERVICE AS REQUIRED ..........10-23 TOP LINK ................6-4 SERVICE INTERVALS ............9-2 TRACTOR SAFETY LABELS ..........1-19 SERVICING OF TRACTOR ..........2-1 TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING ........12-6...

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