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: SIAM KUBOTA CORPORATION CO., LTD.
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Japan
: KUBOTA Corporation
Farm & Industrial Machinery International Operations Headquarters
2-47, Shikitsuhiɡashi 1-chome, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Japan 556-8601
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KUBOTA Corporation 2019
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
KUBOTA
CTL
SVL65-2
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Track
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  • Page 1 Malaysia : KUBOTA MALAYSIA 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 1WAKA00003000 English (Australia) Code No. V0212-5811-2 READ AND SAVE THIS MANUAL © KUBOTA Corporation 2019 PRINTED IN JAPAN...
  • Page 2 OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration Pressure Limiter Positive Crankcase Ventilation ROPS Roll-Over Protective Structure Revolutions Per Minute Revolutions Per Second Society of Automotive Engineers, USA Suction Control Valve Slow Moving Vehicle SVL65-2 English (Australia) AY. C. 2-3. 1. K...
  • 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. Caution Parking Brake Engine, Electrical Preheat Front Working Light Engine Lubricating Oil Pressure Rear Working Light Coolant Temperature...
  • Page 4 FOREWORD You are now the proud owner of a KUBOTA CTL. This machine is a product of KUBOTA quality engineering and manufacturing. It is made of fine materials and under a rigid quality control system. It will give you long, satisfactory service. To obtain the best use of your machine, please read this manual carefully.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    17. Self leveling switch ..........................42 PEDAL AND LEVERS .......................43 CONTROL PEDALS, LEVERS, AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET ................43 SAFETY FEATURES .........................44 HOW TO USE THE EMERGENCY EXIT......................44 OPC FUNCTION..............................44 HOW TO USE AND CHECK THE FUNCTION OF THE ARMREST ..............44 SVL65-2...
  • Page 6 3. Precautions for use of machine near water ....................71 4. Precautions when traveling on inclines ..................... 72 5. Parking on an incline ..........................72 6. Prohibited actions for the machine ......................73 7. Prevention of slippage of rubber tracks ..................... 73 SVL65-2...
  • Page 7 10. Replacing the engine oil filter cartridge ....................100 EVERY 500 SERVICE HOURS ........................100 1. Replacing the water separator filter element ................... 100 2. Replacing the fuel filter cartridge ......................101 3. Changing the drive unit oil ........................101 SVL65-2...
  • Page 8 2. Fuse capacities and circuits ........................111 3. Electrical outlet ............................112 4. Slow blow fuse............................112 5. Replacing the bolted slow blow fuse ....................... 113 TROUBLESHOOTING ......................114 TROUBLESHOOTING OF THE ENGINE AND OTHER SYSTEMS..............114 LIST OF THE ERROR CODE NUMBERS ......................116 SVL65-2...
  • Page 9 OPERATING THE MACHINE AFTER STORING FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME........123 1. Periodic replacement of important component parts ................123 RECOMMENDED OILS ......................125 RECOMMENDED OILS, GREASES, AND FUELS ..................125 BIODIESEL FUEL (BDF) ..........................127 APPENDICES ..........................129 MAIN DIMENSIONS OF THE MACHINE......................129 INDEX............................131 SVL65-2...
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  • Page 11: Safe Operation

    • Do not allow passengers to ride on any part of the regulations. Never approach a machine or load that machine at any time. The operator must remain in is contacting a power source such as power lines. the seat of the machine during operation. SVL65-2...
  • Page 12 ROPS and FOPS. conditions and limitations of the machine. • For your safety, KUBOTA installs a ROPS (roll- – To avoid damage and to prevent accidents, over-protective-structure) and a FOPS (falling- always use the buddy system and have the...
  • Page 13 (such as polycarbonate become unbalanced and rollover. door), depending upon application. KUBOTA Always take care when moving the machine on an recommends the use of a polycarbonate door incline.
  • Page 14 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFELY LOADING AND TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE • Observe all regulations concerning the transport of the machine on public roads. • Use adequately long and robust ramps when loading the machine. Block the ramps, and transport the machine appropriately. SVL65-2...
  • Page 15 • Let the machine cool down sufficiently before working on the engine, the exhaust system, the radiator and the hydraulic system. • Turn off the engine at all times when filling with fuel. Avoid spilling and over-filling of fuel. SVL65-2...
  • Page 16 • Always make sure that the engine is stopped before dismantling of the spring of the track tensioner is performing any maintenance or repairs. necessary, contact your KUBOTA dealer where the – Do not lubricate or mechanically adjust while machine was purchased, or a competent service the machine is in motion or while the engine is shop.
  • Page 17 – Never use fuel to clean the machine. personal injury or death. – Always use the correct type of fuel for the machine and the temperature in which it is being operated. – Always use a properly grounded fueling system. SVL65-2...
  • Page 18 – Avoid standing in front of, or putting any parts of clamps. the body in the line of the grease-discharge- If you find any exhaust leaks or fractured parts, valve. repair it completely prior to operation. SVL65-2...
  • Page 19 Dispose of waste material properly to avoid pollution and contamination of the environment. – Consult local regulations and codes when disposing of oil, fuel, engine coolant, refrigerant, solvents, filters, batteries, and any other potentially harmful and hazardous material or substance. SVL65-2...
  • Page 20 SAFE OPERATION SAFETY LABELS SVL65-2...
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  • Page 27 • Clean safety labels with soap and water, dry with a soft cloth. • Replace damaged or missing safety labels with new safety labels from your KUBOTA dealer. • If a component with safety label(s) affixed is replaced with new part, make sure that new safety label(s) is (are) attached in the same location(s) as the replaced component.
  • Page 28 SVL65-2...

  • Page 29: Service Of The Machine

     SERVICE OF THE MACHINE SERVICE OF THE MACHINE DEALER SERVICE Your KUBOTA dealer is always ready to help you with problems with your machine and make sure that you get the most value from it. After having carefully read these instructions, you will realize that you can perform much of the routine maintenance by yourself.

  • Page 30: Procedure For Scrapping The Machine

    Operator's Manual even it is within the warranty period. The product(s) described in this operator's manual are designed and manufactured only for the country in which they are initially wholesaled by KUBOTA or one of its affiliated companies. Neither KUBOTA...

  • Page 31: Technical Data

    SPECIFICATION TABLE  TECHNICAL DATA TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION TABLE KUBOTA CTL (Compact Track Loader) Model name SVL65-2 Type Open Cab Closed Cab Operating weight including operator's weight 3660 kg 3885 kg Water cooled 4 cycle diesel engine with 4 cylinder Type...

  • Page 32: Machine Parts

    (6) AUX supply port [A] Open cab model (2) Tilt cylinder (5) Cab (open cab and closed (7) Drive motor [B] Closed cab model (3) Armrest cab) (8) Rubber track [C] High-Flow model (9) Lift arm stopper (10) Fuel tank cap SVL65-2...
  • Page 33  MACHINE PARTS (11) Rear idler (13) Front idler (15) Rear working light (17) Lift arm (12) Track roller (14) Lift arm cylinder (16) Hydraulic tank cap SVL65-2...

  • Page 34: Instrument Panel And Switch

    (9) DPF regeneration indicator fuel warning light number indicator (10) Engine oil pressure indicator (17) Air cleaner warning indicator NOTE : • Error code indicates and number. For detail, see LIST OF THE ERROR CODE NUMBERS on page 116. SVL65-2...

  • Page 35: Fuel Gauge Indicator

    When the coolant temperature has dropped below specified temperature level or the starter key has been moved to the [STOP] position, the warning will cease. If the coolant-temperature-gauge is near [H], check the machine. (See Checking the coolant temperature gauge on page (1) Cap SVL65-2...

  • Page 36: Checking The Coolant Temperature Gauge

    • Leak of the hydraulic oil 4. Glow plug indicator The glow-plug-indicator is displayed when the starter key is turned to the [RUN] position but the engine requires preheating. Wait until the glow-plug-indicator goes out, and then start the engine. SVL65-2...

  • Page 37: Bucket-Floating Indicator

    IMPORTANT : (1) Engine oil pressure indicator • If the master-warning-light lights up, consult your local KUBOTA dealer immediately. 9. Battery charge warning light The battery-charge-warning-light lights up if the charging system fails with the engine running.

  • Page 38: Hydraulic Oil Temperature Indicator

    DPF regeneration will How the hour meter works automatically start. • The hour meter advances one hour after an hour of operation of the machine regardless of the engine rpm. SVL65-2...

  • Page 39: Air Cleaning Warning Indicator

    If this should happen at high engine rpm, stop the engine and clean the air cleaner element. (See Checking the air cleaner element on page 94,Cleaning the air cleaner element on page 94 and Cleaning the evacuator valve on page 95.) (1) Air cleaning warning indica- SVL65-2...

  • Page 40: Switches

    (19) Working light switch (5) AUX electrical control switch (11) AUX electrical mode change cab model) (20) Self leveling switch (Multi function model only) switch (Multi function model (14) Inhibit switch (6) AUX electrical control switch only) (15) Starter switch SVL65-2...

  • Page 41: Starter Switch

    • When dismounting the machine or when servicing or hauling, be sure to apply the parking brake. 1. When the parking-brake-switch is pressed onto the marked side (the right side), the parking brake is applied and the mark on the instrument panel lights on. SVL65-2...

  • Page 42: Horn Switch

    3. When moving the working-light-switch to the second position, both the front working light and the rear working light turn on. SVL65-2...

  • Page 43: Seat Switch

    Certain work conditions may require the auto DPF regeneration cycle to be disabled. 1. When pressing the inhibit-DPF-regeneration-switch once, the automatic mode turns off. 2. When pressing the inhibit-DPF-regeneration-switch once again, the automatic mode returns from disable. (1) Float switch SVL65-2...

  • Page 44: Aux Port Switch

    AUX hydraulic low-flow port turns off and the symbol on the instrument panel goes out. Engaging the AUX hydraulic high-flow mode system Make sure that the high-flow attachment can be properly used in the high-flow mode of this machine. SVL65-2...

  • Page 45: Aux Port Variable Switch

    AUX-electrical-mode-change-switch will light up. 2. By pressing the AUX-electrical-mode-switch again, the AUX-electrical-mode-change-function will turn off. The AUX-electrical-mode-change-indicator and the light on the AUX-electrical-mode-change-switch will go off. (1) AUX hold switch (Right) (2) AUX hold switch (Left) SVL65-2...

  • Page 46: Hydraulic Quick Switch [Hydraulic Quick-Hitch Model Only]

    • Self leveling is only operational during the 2. By moving the hydraulic-quick-switch to the lift arms raise function. (unlock) marked position, the hydraulic quick-hitch get unlocked. After the hydraulic quick-hitch is unlocked, detach the bucket, for example. SVL65-2...

  • Page 47: Pedal And Levers

    CONTROL PEDALS, LEVERS, AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET  PEDAL AND LEVERS PEDAL AND LEVERS CONTROL PEDALS, LEVERS, AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET (1) Left control (traveling) lever (3) Armrest (6) Electrical outlet (2) Right control (front operating) (4) Seat (7) Accelerator pedal lever (5) Engine speed control dial SVL65-2...

  • Page 48: Safety Features

    When the operator sits on the operator's seat and lower HOW TO CHECK THE REVERSE the armrests, the hydraulic system can be unlocked. ALARM 1. Start the engine. SVL65-2...

  • Page 49: How To Use The Forced Lift Arms Lowering Device

    HOW TO USE THE FORCED LIFT ARMS LOWERING DEVICE  SAFETY FEATURES 2. If clear, engage hydraulics and start to reverse. Alarms should sound. If not, check by your KUBOTA dealer. HOW TO USE THE FORCED LIFT ARMS LOWERING DEVICE 1. Start the engine.

  • Page 50: Exhaust Aftertreatment Device

    DPF, the engine may automatically stop. DIESEL-PARTICULATE-FILTER DPF regeneration system (DPF) DEVICE On the Kubota CTL, the ECU prompts the DPF- regeneration cycle. When starting the engine, auto- The catalyst-containing-DPF-device has the following regeneration-mode is set by default. When all the two functions.
  • Page 51 • The DPF regeneration usually takes about the following times. DPF regeneration time 15 minutes to 20 minutes The DPF regeneration time depends, however, on the outside air temperature, exhaust gas temperature and filter PM level. • Do not interrupt the DPF regeneration cycle unnecessarily. SVL65-2...

  • Page 52: Air Conditioner

    The air flow in the cab and the fresh air flow into the cab flow is shown in the following figure. Front air outlet port (1) Inlet selector knob (A) Fresh air inlet position (B) Inside air recirculation posi- tion (C) Fresh air inlet SVL65-2...

  • Page 53: Air Control Vent

    (C) Windshield toward the windshield. (D) Foot area (E) Chest area (F) Closed HOW TO USE THE CONTROL PANEL (1) Air-conditioner switch with (2) Temperature control lever indicator light (3) Blower switch SVL65-2...

  • Page 54: Operating The Control Panel

    NOTE : • In summer, when the heater is not used, keep temperature-control-lever cool (rightmost) position. Otherwise, hot air will raise the temperature in the cab. Dehumidifying-heating 1. Press and turn on the air-conditioner-switch. SVL65-2...

  • Page 55: Operation

    1. Move the wiper/washer switch to the wiper position when the starter key is in [RUN] position. The wiper starts. 2. Further push on the wiper/washer switch to the wiper position when spraying the cleaning fluid. The washer system will also be activated. SVL65-2...
  • Page 56 (2) Lock lever Closing the cab door from outside 2. Pull the handles slightly upward and toward 1. Before closing, unlock the cab door in place by yourself to let the cab door slide inward. moving both lock pins to inside. SVL65-2...

  • Page 57: Opening And Closing The Side Cab Window [Closed Cab Model]

    • If the engine does not start in 10 seconds, window to open it to the rear or to the front. please wait 20 seconds or more, before 2. To close the side window, slide it forward or restarting. backward until the lock snaps into the window frame. SVL65-2...

  • Page 58: Starting The Engine

    If not, the system is malfunctioned. Contact your (1) Left control (traveling) lever (3) Armrest local KUBOTA dealer. (2) Right (front operating) lever Start the engine in the following manner: 1. Set the engine-speed-control-dial to 1/2 position and keep the accelerator pedal free.

  • Page 59: Checking The Machine After Starting The Engine

    IMPORTANT : • If any preceding conditions occur, check the WARNING machine and consult your local KUBOTA dealer for service of the machine. To avoid personal injury or death: • Battery gases can explode. Do not smoke and keep sparks and flames 3.

  • Page 60: Operation Of The Machine

    50 work To avoid personal injury or death: hours. • Replace the operator's seat with the new one if During the running-in period, adhere to the following it is damaged and got holes. Water or dust points in all cases. SVL65-2...

  • Page 61: How To Use The Seat Belt

    Tilt adjustment 1. Pull the backrest-tilt-adjust-lever in the direction of unlock (D) and move the backrest to the desired angle. 2.2 How to use the seat belt WARNING To avoid personal injury or death: SVL65-2...

  • Page 62: How To Use The Armrest

    3. Driving WARNING To avoid personal injury or death: • Before starting the engine, make sure that no one is near the machine. 3.1 Traveling forward and backward To move forward 1. Push the left-control-lever (traveling lever) forward. SVL65-2...

  • Page 63: Turning The Machine

    4. Turning the machine CAUTION To avoid personal injury: • Before changing direction of the the machine, beware of people in the work area. • Make sure that the bucket or attachment is lowered on the ground. SVL65-2...

  • Page 64: How To Use Spin Turn

    To lower the lift arms 1. Push the right-control-lever (front-operating-lever) 4.2 How to use spin turn forward. To spin the machine left 1. Tilt the left-control-lever (traveling lever) to the left. (1) Left control lever (traveling (A) Tilt lever) (B) Left SVL65-2...

  • Page 65: How To Use The Lift Arm Stopper

    2. Remove the front attachment. 3. Stop the engine. 4. Ask the second person to remove the lift-arm- stopper from the storage position. (1) Lift arm stopper (2) Knob bolt 5. Start the engine. 6. Set parking-brake-switch parking position. SVL65-2...

  • Page 66: Operating The Bucket

    (3) Knob bolt 11. Start the engine. 12. Set the parking brake switch to the parking position. 13. Slowly lower the lift arms against the lift-arm- stopper. Removing 1. Sit in the operator's seat with the seat belt fastened. SVL65-2...
  • Page 67 NOTE : • To stop the bucket operation, return the right- control-lever (front-operating-lever) neutral position. (1) Right control lever (front op- (A) Tilt erating lever) (B) Roll back To dump the bucket 1. Tilt the right-control-lever (front-operating-lever) to the right. SVL65-2...

  • Page 68: Auxiliary Hydraulic

    (See Starting the engine on page 54 and Start of the machine on page 56) (1) Male coupler (small) [A] High-Flow model 2. Press the hydraulic-unlock-switch. (2) Female coupler (small) (3) Male case drain coupler (4) Male coupler (large) (5) Female coupler (large) SVL65-2...

  • Page 69: Operating The Attachment Control Device (Option)

    NOTE : • The oil flow rate responds to the tilt of the AUX-port-variable-switch. • Press the AUX-hold-switch, and the oil continues to flow at its highest flow rate. To interrupt the oil flow, press AUX-hold-switch again. SVL65-2...
  • Page 70 14-pin coupler harness connection chart Ref. no. Pin port Remarks AUX 1st func. AUX 1st func. AUX 2nd func. AUX 2nd func. AUX 3rd func. AUX 3rd func. AUX electrical mode change +12 V NOTE : • AUX 3rd func. is momentary action. SVL65-2...

  • Page 71: Quick-Hitch

    5. When the attachment is properly seated in the tilt cylinders. saddle of the attachment and against the front of the quick-hitch mounting plate, turn off the engine and set the parking brake. 6. Push the quick-hitch levers to the fully locked position. SVL65-2...
  • Page 72 4. Pull the quick-hitch lever up to the unlocked position to release the lock pins. 5. While sitting in the machine operator's seat, start the engine and slowly move the right-control-lever (front-operating-lever) to the dump position until the attachment is pushed away from the quick-hitch. SVL65-2...

  • Page 73: How To Use The Hydraulic Quick-Hitch

    (1) Hydraulic quick-hitch switch (A) Unlock position (B) Lock position (1) Quick-hitch 5. When the attachment is properly seated in the saddle of the attachment and against the front of SVL65-2...
  • Page 74 • Do not operate the machine or attachment 6. Lower the lift arms so that the quick-hitch mounting unless all of the preceding conditions are plate clears the saddle of the attachment. met. 7. Back the machine away from the attachment slowly. SVL65-2...

  • Page 75: Machine Precaution

    Never allow the machine to become submerged in are fully extended. water above the bottom of the body. Extremely heavy loads apply excessive traction force to the bucket cylinders and can cause damage. Avoid loads that are too heavy. SVL65-2...

  • Page 76: Precautions When Traveling On Inclines

    (See Cleaning inside of the main frame on page • Never allow the main body of the machine to become submerged in water or sand. Contact your KUBOTA Dealer or Service Outlet if the main body of the machine is exposed to water. (A) With bucket full (B) With bucket empty 4.

  • Page 77: Prohibited Actions For The Machine

    • Never move, transport material, or operate the machine in the following places: mud, broken stone, jagged or unstable base rock, iron beams, iron scrapes, iron sheets, and so on. Navigating, turning, and moving the machine over sharp material may damage or break the tracks. SVL65-2...

  • Page 78: Lifting

    • Disengagement of the load can cause severe injury or death. The use of a hook with a safety latch or other master link device does not preclude inadvertent detachment of a slack sling load from the hook or master link. Visually SVL65-2...
  • Page 79 • Locations to apply the pads (1) Hook (A) LH – Cab top (2) Lifting fixture mount (Rear tie (B) RH down point) – Lift arm – Track – Track frames SVL65-2...
  • Page 80 • Never put yourself around the machine when it is lifted. • Never lift the machine with person in operator station or on the attachment. Procedure for lifting the machine 1. Lift the machine slowly and vertically. 2. Move the machine slowly into place. SVL65-2...

  • Page 81: Transporting

    7. If the bucket or attachment is installed, avoid the bucket or attachment contact with ramps during travel. 8. Once the machine is loaded, lower the bucket or attachment completely. 9. Stop the engine, remove the key, and set the parking brake. SVL65-2...

  • Page 82: Towing An Operable Machine

    Therefore it may be necessary to use the alternate front center tie-down for securement of the machine. Use two separate straps or chains as shown in the following figure and secure the attachment with a separate strap or chain. Consult SVL65-2...

  • Page 83: Towing An Inoperable Machine

    TOWING AN INOPERABLE MACHINE WARNING To avoid personal injury or death: • Towing an inoperable machine will damage the hydraulic drive or track system. Contact your local KUBOTA dealer for towing an inoperable machine. SVL65-2...

  • Page 84: Maintenance

    ○ ○ ○ ○ every 250 hrs ment Inner element replace ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ every 250 hrs check ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ every 250 hrs Radiator hoses and clamps replace every 2 years (Continued) SVL65-2...
  • Page 85 102. Clean and replace the air cleaner element more frequently if used under dusty conditions. When the filter is very dirty from dusty conditions, replace the filter. Consult your local KUBOTA dealer for this service. SVL65-2...

  • Page 86: Opening And Closing Of Components

    To avoid personal injury or death from contact with moving parts: • Never open the engine cover while the engine is running. • Do not touch the muffler or the exhaust pipes (1) Lever (A) Pull while they are hot. Severe burns could result. SVL65-2...

  • Page 87: Detaching The Radiator And The Oil Cooler

    • Always stop the engine and remove the key and the engine. before checking the radiator and the oil cooler. • Wear the eye protection when cleaning with compressed air. 1. Remove the four bolts and detach the radiator and the oil-cooler-tilt-stopper. (1) Radiator hose (2) Stay SVL65-2...

  • Page 88: Where To Keep The Operator's Manual

    • When tilting the cab up, support it firmly with the stopper pin to prevent it from falling. • Do not enter beneath the cab, while raising or lowering the cab. SVL65-2...
  • Page 89 5. Insert the stopper pin into the locked position to fix the cab. (1) Lock bolt (A) Storage position (2) Stopper pin (1) Stopper pin (A) Locked position Tightening torque 77.5 N⋅m to 90.2 N⋅m Lowering (Tilt down) 1. Remove the stopper pin. 2. Support release latching mechanism. SVL65-2...

  • Page 90: Discharging Mud From Operator Cab And Main Frame

    • Check the diesel-particulate-filter (DPF) muffler. get heavy with accumulated mud. In case plate • Check the condition of the safety labels. of the bottom of the main frame suddenly falls, (See Care for safety labels on page 23) SVL65-2...

  • Page 91: Checking The Coolant Level

    • Do not smoke while fueling. • After stopping the engine and remove the key, wait five minutes, then check the oil level. Park IMPORTANT : the machine on level ground. • According to the temperatures, use the proper diesel fuel as follows. SVL65-2...

  • Page 92: Checking The Hydraulic Oil Level

    • First lower all attachments on the ground, and before delivery. then stop the engine and remove the key. (See RECOMMENDED OILS, GREASES, AND FUELS on page 125) Do not mix different oils. 1. Park the machine on a firm, flat, and level surface. SVL65-2...

  • Page 93: Checking The Radiator And The Oil Cooler

    • Check the rubber hoses for damage and replace To avoid personal injury or death: them if they are cracked or old. Check if the hose • Stop the engine and remove the key before clamps are tight enough. checking the V-belt. SVL65-2...

  • Page 94: Precautions For Washing Whole Machine

    (1) Screw (A) Close (2) Cup (B) Open (3) Shutoff-valve (C) Loosen (4) Float (D) Tighten (5) Drain plug (6) Connector of water level sensor (7) Hose SVL65-2...

  • Page 95: Checking The Washer Liquid

    15. Checking the battery condition DANGER To avoid the possibility of a battery explosion: For refillable type battery, follow following instructions. • Do not use or charge the refillable type battery if the fluid level is below the [LOWER] (lower SVL65-2...

  • Page 96: Cleaning The Fuel Tank Cap

    • The battery self-discharges while it is stored. Recharge the battery once every three months in hot seasons and once every six months in cold seasons. 16. Cleaning the fuel tank cap WARNING To avoid personal injury or death: SVL65-2...

  • Page 97: Every 50 Service Hours

    1. Draining the water from the fuel tank WARNING To avoid personal injury or death: • Before draining the water from the fuel tank, be sure to stop the engine and remove the key. • Do not smoke during inspection. 1. Open the cover. SVL65-2...

  • Page 98: Checking The Air Cleaner Element

    • As some elements of air cleaner must be dry, keep them free from oil. • Do not run the engine without the air cleaner. • Once every 250 hours or after every sixth cleaning, whichever comes first, replace the air cleaner elements. SVL65-2...

  • Page 99: Cleaning The Evacuator Valve

    • Do not tap-clean the element. The element may get deformed, which may adversely affect the 1. Checking the radiator hoses and air cleaner performance. the clamps Check the water hoses for proper connection. WARNING To avoid personal injury or death: SVL65-2...

  • Page 100: Checking The Fuel Line And The Intake Air Line

    Stop engine remove 1. Check to see that all fuel lines and hose clamps are immediately. tightened and not damaged. 2. If hoses and clamps are found worn or damaged, replace or repair them at once. SVL65-2...

  • Page 101: Checking And Adjusting The Air-Conditioner Belt Tension [Closed Cab Model]

    3. After adjustment of the V-belt tension, tighten all the bolts. 4. Replace the V-belt if worn out, cracked, or torn. 3.1 Checking and adjusting the air- conditioner belt tension [Closed cab model] 1. Press the air-conditioner belt down in the middle, with the following force. SVL65-2...

  • Page 102: Replacing The Air Cleaner Element

    (3000 hours). • Use KUBOTA genuine inner and outer element. WARNING • Do not blow air to clean the case inside. It To avoid personal injury or death: allows dust come into the inner element. • When removing and attaching the inner-air- •...

  • Page 103: Checking The Air-Conditioner Condenser

    2. Remove the drain plug on the underside of the engine and drain all oil. (1) Inner air filter (3) Thumbscrew (2) Cover (1) Drain plug (2) Under cover 3. Re-tighten the drain plug, and attach the under cover. SVL65-2...

  • Page 104: Replacing The Engine Oil Filter Cartridge

    Let the engine run for approx. five min. and make sure that the low-fuel-warning-light does not light up. The engine oil level is reduced by the amount of the filter capacity after the engine is started. It is necessary to add the engine oil. SVL65-2...

  • Page 105: Replacing The Fuel Filter Cartridge

    (See Purging of the fuel system on page 108) 2. Replacing the fuel filter cartridge WARNING To avoid personal injury or death: • Keep fire away. IMPORTANT : • If you do not replace the fuel-filter-cartridge regularly, the cleaning efficiency of the DPF SVL65-2...

  • Page 106: Changing The Return Filter

    Carry out all 50, 100, 200, 250, and 500 hour servicing at the same time. 1. Changing the hydraulic oil including replacing the suction filter and the return filter in the hydraulic tank WARNING To avoid personal injury or death: SVL65-2...

  • Page 107: Hydraulic Oil Check With The Hydraulic Hammers

    • Changing the return filter and the hydraulic oil – Change the return filter more often because of contamination resulting from the frequent assembly and disassembly of the hoses. – Use the correct replacement filter. – Change oil according to operating hours. SVL65-2...

  • Page 108: Adjusting The Engine Valve Clearance

    200 Hrs. 3. Adjusting the engine valve clearance (1) Body (4) Cover • Consult your local KUBOTA dealer for adjusting the (2) Oil separator element engine valve clearance. (3) Gasket EVERY 1500 SERVICE HOURS 3. Checking the EGR cooler Carry out all 50, 100, 250, and 500 hour servicing at the same time.

  • Page 109: Annual Servicing

    (DPF) differential pressure adversely affects the DPF performance. sensor and piping for gas leak • Consult your local KUBOTA dealer to clean up the • Consult your local KUBOTA dealer for checking the DPF. DPF differential pressure sensor and the DPF piping for gas leak.

  • Page 110: Replacing The Fuel Hose

    7. Check the coolant level of recovery tank and add the coolant if necessary. 1. Replace the hoses and clamps according to The machine has been shipped filled with 50% Checking the fuel line and the intake air line on antifreeze solution. page 96. (1) Fuel lines SVL65-2...

  • Page 111: Replacing The Intake Air Line

    1. Replace the radiator hoses according to the following figure. 6. Replacing the closed breather related rubber piping • Consult your local KUBOTA dealer for replacing the closed-breather-related-rubber-piping. 7. Replacing the diesel-particulate- filter (DPF) differential pressure sensor rubber piping (front and back) •...

  • Page 112: Replacing The Boost Sensor Pressure Rubber Piping

    9. Replacing the boost sensor will be reduced and the DPF longevity will be shorter than expected. pressure rubber piping • Consult your local KUBOTA dealer for replacing the 3. Purging of the fuel system boost-sensor-pressure-rubber-piping. 1. Fill up the machine with fuel.

  • Page 113: Track

    (B) Front turning over. Clearance between outer end of track roller a. Put the machine on the jack stand. 20 mm to 30 mm and track interior surface (A) SVL65-2...
  • Page 114 2. Additionally follow the following points when adjusting rubber tracks. • Check track tension 50 hours after initial use and readjust if necessary. • Check and adjust thereafter every 50 service hours. IMPORTANT : • Clean the track after every use. SVL65-2...

  • Page 115: Fuse

    ECU (AC) 20 A Fuel pump Control element Arm harness 20 A Electrical outlet 15 A Attachments-1 Attachments-2 20 A Air ride seat 20 A (1) Cover (3) Fuse and relay box (2) Fuse box Backup alarm Engine ECU(AC) SVL65-2...

  • Page 116: Electrical Outlet

    15 A Compressor clutch 10 A NOTE : • The fuse of No.16 is not set at the factory. When using the attachments-1, contact your KUBOTA dealer. (1) Slow blow fuse A (2) Slow blow fuse B Slow blow fuse A...

  • Page 117: Replacing The Bolted Slow Blow Fuse

    (1) Slow blow fuse case cap (4) Bolted slow blow fuse (2) Cover 2. Remove the slow-blow-fuse-case. (3) Bolt (1) Slow blow fuse case 3. Open the slow-blow-fuse-case-cap and the cover, and then remove the bolts and draw out the bolted- slow-blow-fuse. SVL65-2...

  • Page 118: Troubleshooting

    Clogged oil filter • Replace the oil filter. Armrest is in the raised position. • Lower the armrests. Lift arms, bucket, or drive unit can not move. Operator is not in the operator's seat. • Sit in the operator's seat. (Continued) SVL65-2...
  • Page 119 • Adjust the track accordingly. • Check the error code number of LIST OF THE ER- mark appears in the Electric system Electric system is malfunctioning. ROR CODE NUMBERS on page 116 and contact instrument panel. your local dealer. SVL65-2...

  • Page 120: List Of The Error Code Numbers

    The hydraulic quick-hitch sys- Hydraulic quick-hitch sys- tem is not turned on. Immediately contact your lo- E:015 The other functions of the cal dealer. machine are still operative. (Continued) SVL65-2...
  • Page 121 Requirement for the DPF Immediately contact your lo- E:9003 but unable to start the DPF ◎ regeneration. cal dealer. regeneration. Requirement for the DPF Immediately contact your lo- E:9004 You must replace the DPF. ◎ replacement. cal dealer. (Continued) SVL65-2...
  • Page 122 ○ ◎ ◎ cal dealer. Immediately contact your lo- E:9110 Main relay system cal dealer. Atmospheric pressure Immediately contact your lo- E:9112 ○ sensor system cal dealer. Immediately contact your lo- E:9113 EGR valve system ◎ cal dealer. (Continued) SVL65-2...
  • Page 123 Immediately contact your lo- E:9206 sor (DOC outlet) cal dealer. Exhaust temperature sen- Immediately contact your lo- E:9207 sor (DPF outlet) cal dealer. All the exhaust tempera- Immediately contact your lo- E:9208 ture sensors break down cal dealer. at once. (Continued) SVL65-2...
  • Page 124 Check to see if any air-intake hose is disconnected and if the air-cleaner-element is Engine air intake system clogged. E:9306 ◎ ◎ (boost pressure too low) If the error code number still appears, imme- “E:9306” diately contact your local dealer. (Continued) SVL65-2...
  • Page 125 “E:9309” diately contact your local dealer. The starter is limited for its E:9310 Starter turn-on limited activation in response to any ◎ other error Immediately contact your lo- E:9400 Other failures ○ ○ ○ cal dealer. SVL65-2...

  • Page 126: Cold Weather

    • The anti-freeze acts as an anti-corrosive, it is not necessary to add an additive to the water and antifreeze mixture. • See Checking the coolant level on page 87 for radiator fill volumes. • See Starting the engine under cold conditions on page 55. SVL65-2...

  • Page 127: Long Storage

    If the machine be stored for a longer period of time, requested to inspect and service the machine at regular follow the following procedures. intervals. For added safety, ask your KUBOTA dealer to replace the following important component parts. 1. Clean the whole machine thoroughly and in all The following important component parts are prone to cases store it indoors.
  • Page 128 DPF differential pressure sensor rubber 4000 hours piping (front and back) Suction pipe downstream the AFS (air- flow-sensor) Boost sensor pressure rubber piping Intake air line To prevent serious damage to the hydraulic system, use only a KU- BOTA genuine hydraulic hose. SVL65-2...

  • Page 129: Recommended Oils

    SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30, SAE 15W-40 0 ℃ to 25 ℃ SAE 20 or SAE 10W-30, SAE 15W-40 Below 0 ℃ (32 ℉ ) SAE 10W or SAE 10W-30 – See the following table for the suitable API classification engine oil and the fuel. SVL65-2...
  • Page 130 • Filters must trap fuel and lubricant sulfate additives (Zn, Pb, Na, K, Ca, Mg, Cu, Ba, P, etc.) as ash during combustion. You must control the fuel carefully to prevent the additives being mixed into fuel such as the fuel tank anti-oxidants, the water remover, the antifreeze, and so on. SVL65-2...

  • Page 131: Biodiesel Fuel (Bdf)

    (B6 - B20) which comply with American Society for conditions. Testing and Materials (ASTM) D7467 Standard, as 8. The Kubota Warranty, as specified in the Owner's revised, can be used without adversely affecting the Warranty Information Guide, only covers defects in performance and durability of the engine and fuel product materials and workmanship.
  • Page 132 Every 125 hrs Consult your local Fuel line Replace Every 1 year KUBOTA Dealer for this service. Long Term Storage: 1. BDF easily deteriorates due to oxygen, water, heat and foreign substances. Do not store B6 thru B20 longer than 1 month and B5 longer than 3 months.

  • Page 133: Appendices

    MAIN DIMENSIONS OF THE MACHINE  APPENDICES APPENDICES MAIN DIMENSIONS OF THE MACHINE SVL65-2...
  • Page 134 Turning radius from center-machine rear 1451 mm NOTE : • Dimensions are based on the machine with KUBOTA standard bucket. • Dimensions are based on the machine with KUBOTA standard rubber track. • Specifications are subject to change without notice. SVL65-2...

  • Page 135: Index

    BDF (biodiesel fuel)...........127 checking for gas leak.......... 105 biodiesel fuel (BDF)...........127 diesel particulate filter (DPF) exhaust gas temperature blower switch...............49 sensor operating............... 50 checking.............. 105 boost sensor diesel particulate filter (DPF) muffler checking.............. 105 checking condition..........105 SVL65-2...
  • Page 136 38 stopping..............55 hour meter..............34 starting under cold conditions....... 55 hydraulic oil engine hood changing..............102 opening..............82 checking level............88 engine oil checking with hydraulic hammers....... 103 changing..............99 hydraulic oil filter engine oil filter cartridge replacing..............102 replacing..............100 hydraulic oil temperature gauge........34 SVL65-2...
  • Page 137 77 low fuel warning light...........31 lubrication point............88 radiator................ 83 checking..............89 radiator coolant machine parts..............28 changing..............105 main frame radiator hoses cleaning inside............97 checking..............95 discharging mud............86 replacing..............107 maintenance rear door..............82 checking items............11 SVL65-2...
  • Page 138 50 towing an inoperable machine........79 towing an operable machine........78 track adjusting..............109 track tension checking..............93 travel speed switch use................ 38 traveling...............58 troubleshooting engine and other systems........114 turbocharger checking.............. 104 v-belt adjusting tension........... 96 checking tension........... 96 SVL65-2...

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