Checking And Replenishing The Engine Oil; Checking And Replenishing The Hydraulic Oil; Checking And Replenishing The Fuel - Kubota R430 Operator's Manual

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DAILY CHECK
cylinders, and the fuel pipes for leaked oil, fuel, or
water.
If there are any leaks, take proper measures to stop
them. If repair is impossible, contact your KUBOTA
dealer.
• Check for loose bolts and nuts and tighten if
necessary. Especially check for the wheel bolts.
• Check the electrical circuit for any damage, shorts,
or loose connections.
1. Checking and replenishing the
engine oil
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death:
• Be sure to stop the engine before checking the
level of engine oil.
When checking the level of engine oil, make sure that
the machine body is level.
IMPORTANT :
• Use engine oil with the correct viscosity
according to the outside temperature.
• After stopping the engine and remove the
starter key, wait 5 minutes, then check the oil
level. Place the machine on level ground.
1. Insert the oil dipstick all the way into the oil port.
2. Take the oil dipstick out and check the level of
engine oil.
3. Add the engine oil if necessary.
(1) Oil port
(2) Oil dipstick
Engine oil capacity
2. Checking and replenishing the
hydraulic oil
NOTE :
To avoid personal injury or death:
R430
(A) Proper oil level
5.0 L
• Never open the oil port immediately after the
engine has stopped or hydraulic oil may rush
out, causing scalding.
1. Stop the machine on flat ground and lower the
bucket to the ground.
2. Check the level of hydraulic oil in the oil-level-
gauge.
If the level of hydraulic oil is between the upper and
lower marks, the amount of the oil is appropriate.
3. If the level of hydraulic oil is below the lower mark,
add the hydraulic oil through the oil port.
(1) Oil level gauge
IMPORTANT :
• When refilling the hydraulic oil, clean the
area around the oil port and use the same
brand
of
hydraulic
manufacturer.
• Never
mix
hydraulic
manufacturers.
NOTE :
• Diesel engine oil is used for hydraulic
system.
Hydraulic oil capacity
3. Checking and replenishing the
fuel
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death:
• Before refueling, always set the parking brake,
stop
the
engine,
attachment to the ground, release the hydraulic
pressure in the hydraulic system by operating
the control levers, lock all control levers in
neutral, and remove the starter key.
• While refueling the wheel loader, smoking,
naked flames, and operation of other sources of
ignition are prohibited. Always refuel from
 PERIODIC SERVICE
(2) Oil port
oil
of
the
same
oils
of
different
42 L
lower
the
bucket
and
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