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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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WHEEL LOADER
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MODEL R540
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  • Page 1 1000 Kubota Drive, Grapevine, TX 76051 Telephone : 888-4KUBOTA Canada : KUBOTA CANADA LTD. 5900 14th Avenue, Markham, Ontario, L3S 4K4, Canada Telephone : (905)294-7477 WHEEL LOADER France : KUBOTA EUROPE S.A.S 19-25, Rue Jules Vercruysse, Z.I. BP88, 95101 Arɡenteuil Cedex, France Telephone : (33)1-3426-3434 Italy : KUBOTA EUROPE S.A.S Italy Branch Via Grandi, 29 20068 Peschiera Borrome (MI) Italy Telephone : (39)02-51650377 Germany : KUBOTA BAUMASCHINEN GmbH Steinhauser str, 100, 66482 Zweibrucken Rheinlandpfalz Germany MODEL R540 Telephone : (49)6332-4870100 U.K. : KUBOTA (U.K.) LTD. Dormer Road, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3UN, U.K. Telephone : (44)1844-214500 Australia : KUBOTA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD. 25-29 Permas Way, Truɡanina, VIC 3029, Australia Telephone : (61)-3-9394-4400 Malaysia : KUBOTA MALAYSIA SDN. BHD. Lot 766, Jalan Subanɡ 4, off Persiaran Subanɡ Sunɡai Penaɡa Industrial Park,  47500 Subanɡ Jaya Telephone : (60)-3-7890-3533 Philippines : KUBOTA PHILIPPINES, INC. 232 Quirino Hiɡhway, Baesa, Quezon City 1106, Philippines Telephone : (63)2-422-3500 Taiwan : SHIN TAIWAN AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY CO., LTD.
  • Page 2 (German Institute for Standardization) European Standard FOPS Falling Objects Protective Structures Hydrostatic Transmission International Organization for Standaridization Japanese Industry Standard Militaly Standard ROPS Roll-Over Protective Structures Revolutions Per Minute Revolutions Per Second Society of Automotive Engineers, USA Slow Moving Vehicle R540 English (Australia)
  • Page 3 UNIVERSAL SYMBOLS As a guide to the operation of your machine, various universal symbols have been utilized on the instruments and controls. The symbols are shown below with an indication of their meaning. Safety Alert Symbol Read the Operating instructions Engine Oil-Pressure Diesel Particulate Filter regeneration Battery Charging Condition...
  • Page 4 FOREWORD Thank you for the purchase of a Kubota product. Before using this product, read this manual carefully and use the product correctly. After reading, keep the manual in a safe and easy-to-access place for future reference. Note that product specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    5.2 Coolant temperature gauge ....................... 43 5.3 Hour meter ............................43 5.4 Engine tachometer ..........................43 6. LCD for warning............................43 6.1 Engine oil pressure warning indicator ....................43 6.2 Battery charge indicator ........................43 7. Warning indicator............................44 7.1 Overheat warning ..........................44 R540...
  • Page 6 1. Precautions for starting the machine ......................64 2. Adjusting the operator's seat ........................64 3. How to use the seat belt ..........................65 4. Adjusting the tilt steering ........................... 65 TRAVELING WITH MACHINE ..........................65 1. Starting to travel with machine ........................65 R540...
  • Page 7 3. Opening the side cover..........................95 DAILY CHECK ..............................96 1. Checking and replenishing the engine oil ....................96 2. Checking and replenishing the hydraulic oil ....................97 3. Checking and replenishing the fuel ......................98 4. Checking and replenishing the coolant...................... 99 R540...
  • Page 8 1. Checking the alternator and the starter motor ..................117 SERVICE EVERY 3000 HOURS ........................117 1. Checking the EGR system ........................117 SERVICE EVERY 6000 HOURS ........................117 1. Cleaning the diesel particulate filter (DPF) ....................117 ANNUAL SERVICING............................117 R540...
  • Page 9 CAUTION WHEN WASHING THE MACHINE ....................126 RECOMMENDED OILS ......................127 RECOMMENDED OIL LIST..........................127 BIODIESEL FUEL (BDF) ..........................129 TROUBLESHOOTING ......................130 TROUBLESHOOTING OF THE ENGINE AND OTHER SYSTEMS..............130 LIST OF ERROR CODE NUMBERS ........................ 132 APPENDIX ..........................137 SERVICE HOUR METER ..........................137 INDEX............................138 R540...
  • Page 10 R540...
  • Page 11: Safe Operation

    • Do not use the loader bucket or an attachment to lift or carry a person. • Do not use the bucket or any other working attachment of the machine for crane work. R540...
  • Page 12 2. Precautions of ROPS and FOPS Know your equipment and its limitations. Read and understand this entire manual before starting and operating the machine with the ROPS and FOPS. • For your safety, KUBOTA installs a ROPS (roll- over-protective-structure) and a FOPS (falling- objects-protective-structure) with seat belt.
  • Page 13 Keep the • Never exceed the specified max. load capacity. bucket as low as possible. If you do not follow these • Only use KUBOTA-approved buckets, palette forks, instructions, the machine can go out of control and and fork arms.
  • Page 14 1. Park the machine in a safe place and keep the Please note the following points: engine unloaded idling. – Raise the lift arm. 2. Do not stop the engine suddenly, but stop it after – Fully tilt the bucket. about 5 minutes of unloaded idling. R540...
  • Page 15 4. Release the hydraulic pressure in the hydraulic 7. Remove the key. system by operating the control levers. 8. Block the wheels of the machine. 5. Remove the key. 9. Secure the machine with chains or belts. R540...
  • Page 16 • Keep clear of articulation area when servicing. prematurely deteriorate, which may shorten the • When checking or servicing the electrical system, battery's service life or cause an explosion. Check disconnect the battery cables. the fluid level regularly and add distilled water as R540...
  • Page 17 (3) Magnifying glass (2) Hydraulic line • Towing in case of problems If the machine breaks down and requires towing, please contact your nearest KUBOTA dealer. In case of an emergency, carry out the following procedure. 1. Preparation of towing a.
  • Page 18 • If you have questions about the correct disposal or storage of refuse and toxic waste, contact your KUBOTA dealer or a local waste management contractor. • Do not open high-pressure fuel system. High- pressure fluid remaining in fuel lines can cause serious injury.
  • Page 19 – Always keep a multipurpose fire extinguisher on or near the machine. Be familiar with the operation of the fire extinguisher. – Do not park the machine anywhere there are combustible materials such as dried grass and straw. R540...
  • Page 20 SAFE OPERATION SAFETY LABELS R540...
  • Page 21 SAFE OPERATION R540...
  • Page 22 SAFE OPERATION R540...
  • Page 23 SAFE OPERATION R540...
  • Page 24 SAFE OPERATION [Canopy] [Cabin] R540...
  • Page 25 SAFE OPERATION [Cabin] [Canopy] [Cabin] R540...
  • Page 26 SAFE OPERATION [Canopy] [Cabin] R540...
  • Page 27 • Clean safety labels with soap and water, and dry with a soft cloth. • Replace damaged or missing safety labels with new safety labels from your local 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 R540...
  • Page 29: Servicing Of The Wheel Loader

     SERVICING OF THE WHEEL LOADER SERVICING OF THE WHEEL LOADER DEALER SERVICE Your KUBOTA dealer is always ready to help you with problems with your wheel loader 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 Wheel Loader

    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: Specifications

    SPECIFICATION TABLE  SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION TABLE Model R540 Type CANOPY Operating weight 4355 4520 Bucket capacity 0.68 Manufacturer KUBOTA Model Water-cooled V2607-CR-E5-WL kW/rpm 38.0 / 2400 SAE J1995 (HP/rpm) (51.0 / 2400) Horse power kW/rpm 35.7 / 2400 SAE J1349...
  • Page 32  SPECIFICATIONS Model R540 Type CANOPY Drive system Tire 12.5-18 Forward km/h 0 to 20 Traveling Traveling speed Reverse km/h 0 to 20 2967 Traction force (kN) (29.1) Max. flow rate (theoretical) L/min 54.0 Auxiliary 18.5 Max. pressure (kgf/cm (189) Fuel tank...
  • Page 33: Machine Parts

    (6) Bucket cylinder (10) Headlight (13) Rearview mirror (3) Bucket (7) Lift cylinder (11) Turn signal light / Clearance [A] Canopy (4) Front wheel (8) ROPS/FOPS canopy light [B] Cabin Right side (15) Lift arm support (14) Fuel tank cap R540...
  • Page 34  MACHINE PARTS (16) Towing pin (18) Rear working light (option) (17) Rear combination light (Turn (19) Rotary beacon (option) signal, Tail light, Brake light, Back light) R540...
  • Page 35: Instrument Panel And Controls

    (17) AUX hold switch....38 (21) Engine stop knob ....62 [Cabin type only] ....47 in type only]......51 (18) Hydraulic lock switch ..37 (22) Electrical outlet ....90 (28) Air-conditioner switch [Cabin type only] ......51 R540...
  • Page 36: Control Pedals And Levers

     INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS CONTROL PEDALS AND LEVERS CONTROL PEDALS AND LEVERS (1) Steering wheel (3) Inching and brake pedal (2) Multi function operating lever (4) Accelerator pedal (control lever) R540...
  • Page 37: Instrument Panel

    (13) Speed mode indicator (20) Headlight-high beam indicator (27) Hydraulic lock indicator (6) Clock setting request indicator (14) LCD (21) Headlight-low beam indicator (28) AUX operation indicator (7) Coolant temperature gauge (22) Clearance light indicator (29) Brake fluid warning indicator R540...
  • Page 38: Checks Before Starting The Machine

    In other words, once the engine has started, be mark on the instrument panel appears. sure to free the starter key. 2. When you press the parking-brake-switch again, the parking brake is released and the mark on the instrument panel lights off. R540...
  • Page 39: Horn Switch

    Headlight switch owns 3 positions. When positioned on your side, the lights stay off. Move the headlight switch to the first position to turn on the clearance light, and to the second position to turn on the headlights. R540...
  • Page 40: Working Light Switch

    (1) Working light switch (1) Attachment unlock switch (A) Unlock (2) Guard (B) Lock (C) Slide 9. Diesel particulate filter (DPF) switch Diesel-particulate-filter (DPF) switch serves to change the DPF regeneration between the “Inhibit Mode” and the “Parked Regeneration Mode”. R540...
  • Page 41: Differential Lock Switch

    AUX port is unlocked and the AUX operation indicator on the instrument panel lights up. 2. Pressing the AUX-port-enable-switch again, the AUX port now gets locked. You can use the AUX-port-enable-switch only when the AUX-port-variable-switch on the control lever is in the neutral position. R540...
  • Page 42: Aux Port Variable Switch

    • Do not drive the machine forward with the lift arms in the “FLOAT” position. To fix the float position, press the float switch and the control lever can be held in the float position. R540...
  • Page 43: Display Selector Switch

    (1) Display selector switch (A) Clock (2) LCD (B) Tachometer (C) Hour meter 2006 2010 NOTE : • With the starter key at the [STOP] position, press display-selector-switch instrument panel, and the LCD shows the hour meter for 15 seconds. R540...
  • Page 44: Checks For The Indicators

    If the battery-charge-indicator stays on with 7. Set the hour. the engine running, stop the engine and check the fan • Press the user-setting-switch and the numeric belt. setting will be smaller. • Press display-selector-switch numeric setting will be larger. R540...
  • Page 45: Engine Oil Pressure Warning Indicator

    If the water-separator filled-up indicator lights up, drain appear. the water separator according to Draining the water separator on page 103. (1) Glow plug indicator (3) Engine oil pressure warning (2) Battery charge indicator indicator (1) Water separator filled-up in- dicator R540...
  • Page 46: Lcd For Normal Operation

    (B) Empty IMPORTANT : • If the fuel-gauge-indicator is near the , add fuel as soon as possible. If the indicator of fuel gauge is near and the machine operates on a slope, the engine may run out of fuel. R540...
  • Page 47: Coolant Temperature Gauge

    When the engine starts, the battery-charge-indicator (1) Operation hour and the engine-warning-indicator go out. 5.4 Engine tachometer Engine tachometer indicates the current rpm of the engine. (1) Engine rpm R540...
  • Page 48: Warning Indicator

    If the system gets in warning signal, the warning indicator starts flashing in yellow. • Warnings and errors are displayed and an alarm buzzer beeps. • Let your KUBOTA dealer inform you of details concerning care and maintenance. R540...
  • Page 49: Checks For The Safety Levers And The Appliance

    5. Install the pin and snap pin in the lift-arm-support. 1. Safety key start system Safety-key-start system is the safety system to prevent the machine from moving suddenly. The safety-key-start system does not allow the engine to start when the parking brake is released. R540...
  • Page 50: Steering Frame Lock

    WARNING Attached position To avoid personal injury or death: • Secure the steering-frame-lock before servicing, hauling, or transporting the machine. (1) Snap pin (2) Steering frame lock R540...
  • Page 51: Cabin Type Machine

    2. Open the cabin door fully until fixed into place. key in position [RUN]. 2. A further push on the rear wiper / washer switch will activate the washer system. Even when the rear-wiper-switch is in position “OFF”, the rear-washer-system functions if it is pressed. R540...
  • Page 52: Opening And Closing The Side Cabin Window [Cabin Type Only]

    5. Opening and closing the side cabin window [Cabin type only] 1. Press the release button and pull the grip to unlock the side cabin window. (1) Emergency hammer (1) Release button (A) Pull (2) Grip (3) Release lever R540...
  • Page 53: Sun Visor [Cabin Type Only]

    Fresh air will flow into the cabin. This is helpful when you work in dusty condition or if the glass windows get foggy. RECIRCULATION In-cabin air will be recirculated. This is useful for cooling or heating the cabin quickly or keeping it extra cool or warm. R540...
  • Page 54: How To Change The Filter Of Air Conditioner [Cabin Type Only]

    (B) Shut (C) Turn IMPORTANT : • Replace the water hoses every 2 years. • Do not block all the air outlets of the air conditioner. A problem could occur. (1) Knob bolt (A) Pull (2) Cover (3) Filter R540...
  • Page 55: Control Panel [Cabin Type Only]

    • Turn the temperature-control-lever to the left to obtain cooler air. • Move the temperature-control-dial to the right to obtain warmer air. (1) Air conditioner switch (3) Temperature control dial (2) Indicator light (4) Blower switch R540...
  • Page 56 To defrost or demist the windshield, take the following steps. 1. Open the front air outlet and direct it to the windshield. 2. Set the blower switch to the [3] and the temperature-control-dial to the “WARM” (rightmost) positions, respectively. R540...
  • Page 57: Operation Of The Engine

    To avoid personal injury or death: soot collected by the filter. • During diesel-particulate-filter (DPF) This burning process is called regeneration. regenerating operations, exhaust gases and exhaust-filter components reach temperatures hot enough to burn people, or ignite or melt common materials. R540...
  • Page 58: Handling Points For Dpf Regeneration

    “Inhibit Mode” or “Parked Regeneration Mode”. Choose from regeneration modes according to your job condition, usage environment, and other factors. (1) Regeneration indicator (1) DPF switch (A) Inhibit side (B) Parked Regeneration side R540...
  • Page 59: Operating Procedure For Auto Regeneration Mode

    • If you press the Inhibit side of the DPF switch during regeneration, the regeneration cycle will be interrupted. The “Inhibit Mode” is now activated. • During regeneration, if the engine rpm is lowered, the regeneration cycle may be interrupted. R540...
  • Page 60: Pm Warning Level And Required Procedures For Auto Regeneration Mode

    4. Immediately move the machine to a safe place, place the machine in park, and turn “OFF” the engine. The engine-warning-indi- Constantly Contact your local KUBOTA dealer. cator remains constantly sounds • At PM-warning-level 4, do not continue “ON”.
  • Page 61: Operating The Machine For Parked Regeneration Mode

    The parked-regeneration-switch-lamp of the DPF switch will remain “ON” constantly during the regeneration cycle. The engine rpm will automatically rise, and the regeneration process will begin. 7. Make sure that the regeneration indicator and the parked-regeneration-switch-lamp stay “ON” while regenerating the DPF. R540...
  • Page 62: Operating Procedure For Inhibit Mode

    1. The machine has been set to “Auto Regeneration Mode” by default. “ON” “Inhibit Mode” is activated. switch lamp “OFF” “Auto Regeneration Mode” is activated. 2. When the parked-regeneration-indicator starts flashing, follow the procedure in Operating the machine for Parked Regeneration Mode on page 57. R540...
  • Page 63: Pm Warning Level And Required Procedures For Inhibit Mode

    PM-warning-level 4. Immediately move the machine to a safe place, place the machine in park, and turn “OFF” the engine. The engine-warning-indi- Constantly Contact your local KUBOTA dealer. cator remains constantly sounds • At PM-warning-level 4, do not continue “ON”.
  • Page 64: Tips On Diesel Particulate Filter (Dpf) Regeneration

    It is advisable to keep the engine running for about 5 minutes to allow cooling of the exhaust components. STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Activate the hydraulic-lock-switch by pressing forward. (1) Battery charge indicator (2) Engine oil pressure warning indicator R540...
  • Page 65: Checkpoints After Starting The Engine

    • The starter motor consumes large current. • In the preceding cases, check the machine and Avoid running the starter motor longer than ask your local KUBOTA dealer to service. 10 seconds continuously. If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds,...
  • Page 66: Engine Stop Knob

    4. Make sure that the vent caps are securely in place if equipped. 5. Connect the terminal of the red jumper cable with the plus (+) terminal of the low battery. 6. Connect the other end of the cable to the plus (+) terminal of the auxiliary battery. R540...
  • Page 67: Operation Of The Machine

    MAINTENANCE over 1 kV up to 110 kV 3.0 m INTERVALS on page 92. over 110 kV up to 220 kV 4.0 m up to 380 kV or when rated over 220 kV 5.0 m voltage is unknown R540...
  • Page 68: Starting Of The Machine

    (B) increases spring tension. • For heavy-weight operator Turning spring-adjustment-toggle anticlockwise (C) reduces spring tension. 2. Adjust the operator's seat so that a comfortable cushioning is achieved. Backrest adjustment 1. Take the load off the backrest and pull up the backrest-adjustment-lever. R540...
  • Page 69: How To Use The Seat Belt

    Releasing the seat belt 1. Press the red button of the socket to release the seat belt. The seat belt reels itself and gets retracted to the right side. 4. Adjusting the tilt steering WARNING To avoid personal injury or death: R540...
  • Page 70: Accelerator Pedal

    When pressing the pedal which you have pressed further, the disc brake acts together to obtain the strong braking effect. details inching-and-brake-pedal, Operating the inching and brake pedal on page 81 and Using the inching and brake pedal according to the job on page 82. R540...
  • Page 71: Neutral Switch

    Move the direction switch backward and press the NOTE : accelerator pedal. • on the instrument panel goes on. NOTE : • When machine begins travel “BACKWARD”, back buzzer starts sounding. • on the instrument panel goes on. R540...
  • Page 72: Speed Control Switch

    If the overrun occurs, the warning • The front and rear frames of this machine bend at indicator flashes. the center pin (the pin connecting the 2 frames) so R540...
  • Page 73: Rule To Decelerate On A Slope

    When traveling on snow, it is important to keep the wheels and their related parts in good condition. (1) Wheel chock After traveling, be sure to remove all snow and ice from the wheels and their related parts. R540...
  • Page 74: Operating The Lift Arm

    “NEUTRAL” or input full “RAISE” control, and lift arms lowering will cease. (1) Float switch To roll back To raise the lift arms 1. Tilt the control lever to the left. 1. Pull the control lever backward. R540...
  • Page 75  OPERATION OF THE MACHINE (1) Control lever (A) Dump NOTE : • To stop the operation of bucket, return the control lever to the neutral position. (1) Control lever (A) Roll back To dump 1. Tilt the control lever to the right. R540...
  • Page 76: Auxiliary Port Operation

    Mode 2 Checking the setting volume 1. Press the display-selector-switch when the action-mode-number is displayed on the screen. “AUX-1” The screen will vary per second. (1) Memory number (3) Flow volume (2) Lever side (forward) (4) Lever side (downward) R540...
  • Page 77: Handling The Aux Port

    3. Release the hydraulic-lock-switch to “UNLOCK”. (1) Hydraulic lock switch (2) Hydraulic lock indicator 4. Push the AUX-port-enable-switch. (1) AUX port enable switch (2) AUX operation indicator 5. Move the AUX-port-variable-switch to send oil to the port as follows. R540...
  • Page 78: Setting The Maximum Flow Volume

    5. Press the user-setting-switch for a long time to go back to step 2 to set for the next action mode. 6. When all the settings of all the action modes have been finished, press the display-selector-switch for a long time to return to step 1. R540...
  • Page 79 Determine the limit level with 5R-00 combined operations of attachments in mind. Each time the AUX-port-enable-switch is pressed, the display changes from action mode 1, action mode 2, to normal mode in this order. (1) AUX port enable switch R540...
  • Page 80 (A) Push and hold the display se- (C) Push the display selector (2) AUX port (LH and RH) maxi- lector switch. switch. mum flow volume setting (0 to (B) Push and hold the user selec- (D) Lighting tor switch. (E) Blinking R540...
  • Page 81: Releasing The Pressure Trapped In The Hydraulic System

    WARNING To avoid personal injury or death: • Keep people away from the machine during connecting and disconnecting the attachment. • After attaching the attachment to quick-coupler, make sure that the attachment is securely attached to the quick-coupler. R540...
  • Page 82 • Install and remove the locking pins of quick- coupler from the operator's seat. • We will only assume reliability for wheel loader which are operated with the attachments and spare parts specified by KUBOTA. NOTE : • You should locate the attachments on a level, firm...
  • Page 83 (1) Auxiliary port variable switch (A) Move forward WARNING To avoid personal injury or death: • If you are uncertain as to whether or not that the attachment is securely, be sure by pressing the edge of the attachment against R540...
  • Page 84: Detaching The Attachments From The Quick Coupler

    2. Move the control lever to the left and then lower the 1. Before starting to work, apply the parking brake and lifting arm to disengage from the attachment. stop the engine. 2. Turn the starter switch in [RUN] position. (1) Attachment 3. Reverse away from the attachment. R540...
  • Page 85: How To Use The Inching And Brake Pedal

    Oil flow from HST pump comes to 0 and cuts the driving power to slow down or stop the machine. 2. Press the inching-and-brake-pedal completely. The disc brake will be applied to stop the machine completely. R540...
  • Page 86: Using The Inching And Brake Pedal According To The Job

    You can operate the bucket at the maximum engine rpm when the inching-and-brake-pedal is used to approach slowly. Bucket-operation-speed is thus maintained. 2. Press the inching-and-brake-pedal slightly to allow the machine to approach to the desired stop position. R540...
  • Page 87: Typical Jobs Using Awheel Loader

    • Be sure to ease up on the accelerator at the end of backfilling grooves, the areas at the edge of R540...
  • Page 88: Digging And Loading From Flat Ground

    2. Dump the bucket, lower the bucket, and move the machine backward so that the blade scratches the ground surface. (1) Bucket blade (A) Driving direction R540...
  • Page 89: Loading Method Onto A Truck

    1. Position a truck perpendicular (90 degrees) to the shoveling direction of the machine. 2. After digging and shoveling with the bucket, move the machine backward. 3. Then drive the truck to a point between the machine and the piled sand. R540...
  • Page 90: Transporting By Truck

    IMPORTANT : machine and the truck cannot slip. • When advancing and reversing the machine on the truck bed, be careful not to hit the cabin and the gates. PRECAUTIONS FOR TRANSPORTING WARNING To avoid personal injury or death: R540...
  • Page 91 (1) Lug (both sides) WARNING (1) Strap or chain To avoid personal injury or death: • Use the locations indicated by marks in the diagram to tie down the machine (1) Block (1) Diagram to tie down ma- chine R540...
  • Page 92: Lifting The Machine

    (1) Lifting position (A) 3.8 m • Stop the engine. Remove the starter key from (B) 4.0 m (C) 1.5 m the starter switch. • Use the locations indicated by marks in the diagram to lift the machine. R540...
  • Page 93: Handling The Wheel Loader In Cold Weather

    • Be sure to drain the cooling water and deposits completely from the radiator interior before adding a new mixture of water and antifreeze. • Antifreeze contains anticorrosive. It is not necessary to add a cleaner to the coolant. • Engine-coolant capacity is as follows. R540...
  • Page 94: Maintenance

    • If you cannot operate and must tow the firmly with strong blocks, and so on. machine, please contact your local KUBOTA If you do not follow to support the machine dealer for information about correct towing firmly, serious injury or death can result.
  • Page 95  MAINTENANCE • Only commercially available, noncombustible washing agents. Only wash at the designated places such as oil and grease traps available. R540...
  • Page 96: Maintenance Intervals

    250 hrs every check ○ ○ ○ ○ 250 hrs Radiator hoses and clamps every 2 replace years every clean ○ ○ ○ ○ 250 hrs Outer Air cleaner ele- every element ment replace ○ 1000 (Continued) R540...
  • Page 97 ○ 1500 ment every 33 EGR cooler check 1500 every Alternator and start- check 2000 er motor every 35 EGR system check 3000 every 36 DPF clean 6000 AFS (air flow sen- every 1 check sor) year (Continued) R540...
  • Page 98 When using biodiesel, be sure to check the maintenance requirements of biodiesel fuel as the intervals will change in some of the items. This maintenance is appeared on the meter panel at each specified maintenance hours. Consult your local KUBOTA dealer for this service. Replace only if necessary. R540...
  • Page 99: Periodic Service

    3. Pull up the hood until it will be held. 4. To close the engine cover, release the lock of the gas damper. 5. Lower the hood and hold it down tightly. 6. Turn the starter key counterclockwise to lock the engine cover. R540...
  • Page 100: Daily Check

    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.
  • Page 101: Checking And Replenishing The Hydraulic Oil

    1. Stop the machine on flat ground, lower the bucket to the ground, and roll back the bucket. 2. Check the level of hydraulic oil in the oil-level- gauge. R540...
  • Page 102: Checking And Replenishing The Fuel

    No.2-D diesel fuel Under -5 ℃ No.1-D diesel fuel • Make sure that the fuel tank is not run on empty. Air will enter the fuel system, and must be purged before restarting. (See Bleeding the fuel system on page 123) R540...
  • Page 103: Checking And Replenishing The Coolant

    Do not disconnect the hose but remove the radiator cap. If the coolant level is between the [FULL] and the [LOW] marks, the condition is normal. (1) Key hole (3) Fuel tank cap (2) Cover Fuel tank capacity 70 L R540...
  • Page 104: Checking And Refilling The Oil In The Brake Fluid Reservoir

    To avoid serious personal injury or death: • Keep clear of articulation joint during service work. WARNING To avoid personal injury or death: • Before greasing, always stop the engine, lower the bucket and attachment to the ground, release the hydraulic pressure in the hydraulic R540...
  • Page 105 (6) Lift cylinder rod pin (2 pla- (2) Bucket link pin (1 place) ces) (3) Lift arm attachment pin (2 (7) Lift cylinder bottom pin (2 places) places) (4) Bell crank arm pin (3 places) (1) Grease fitting (5) Bucket cylinder bottom pin (1 place) R540...
  • Page 106: Checking The Pressure And Wear Of Tire And The Wheel Nuts

    • When cleaning the radiator and oil cooler with compressed air, the fins can be damaged. Pay attention not to damage. 9. Checking the steering 1. Start the engine. 2. Turn the steering wheel left and right and check the operation. R540...
  • Page 107: Checking The Gear Locked Parking Brake

    DAILY CHECK  PERIODIC SERVICE 3. If any abnormality is found, ask your KUBOTA battery, the cables and wiring, the muffler, or the dealer to inspect the steering further. engine. Remove flammable substances thoroughly. 2. Check the electrical circuitry for disconnections, 10.
  • Page 108: Cleaning The Evacuator Valve

    (B) Open (3) Shutoff-valve (C) Loosen (4) Red float (D) Tighten (5) Drain plug 16. Cleaning the evacuator valve 1. Open the evacuator valve to get rid of large (5) Air cleaner warning indicator particles of dust and dirt. R540...
  • Page 109: Checking The Diesel Particulate Filter (Dpf) Muffler

    (1) Washer liquid tank wash it with water to remove the mud and dirt. 2. After washing the machine, check the universal IMPORTANT : joint. • Get the washer-liquid-tank half filled before working on a slope or a rough ground. The R540...
  • Page 110: Service Every 50 Hours

    When connecting the cable to the battery, start with the positive terminal first. • Never check the battery charge by placing a metal object across the posts. Use a voltmeter or hydrometer. (1) Battery (A) Upper level (B) Lower level R540...
  • Page 111: Storing The Battery

    2. Adjust the electrolyte to the proper level. 3. Store the batter in a dry place out of direct sunlight. The battery self-discharges while it is stored. Recharge it once every 3 months in hot seasons and once every 6 months in cold seasons. R540...
  • Page 112: Checking The Radiator Hoses And The Clips

    Check to see if the radiator hoses are in good condition and the clips are properly fixed every 250 hours of operation or 6 months, whichever comes first. WARNING To avoid personal injury or death: • Do not check the radiator hoses until the engine has cooled down. R540...
  • Page 113: Checking The Fuel Line And The Intake Air Line

    6. Cleaning the air cleaner element tight and not damaged. 2. If hoses and hose clamps are found worn or WARNING damaged, replace or repair them at once. To avoid personal injury or death: • Wear the eye protectors when cleaning with compressed air. R540...
  • Page 114: Replacing The Water Separator Filter Element

    2. Loosen and remove the cup properly and replace WARNING the water-separator-filter element. To avoid personal injury or death: 3. Check the condition of the O-ring and replace if • Always stop the engine before changing the necessary. engine oil. 4. Tighten up the cup properly. R540...
  • Page 115: Replacing The Engine Oil Filter Cartridge

    • Use the engine oil of appropriate viscosity according to ambient temperature. • Change the engine oil once every 6 months regardless of the running time on the machine. • Change the oil filter when you change the engine oil. R540...
  • Page 116: Checking And Replenishing The Oil In The Front And The Rear Axle Differential Case And The Reduction Gear Case

    • Never remove the filter immediately after the engine has stopped, or hot hydraulic oil may escape, causing scalding. 1. Remove the cover on the hydraulic-oil-tank. 2. Loosen the return filter with a wrench and remove the return filter. R540...
  • Page 117: Replacing The Fuel Filter

    • Always remove the bucket and attachment, and use the lift arm support-device when servicing the machine with the loader lift arms raised to avoid serious personal injury. 1. Place a collection vessel under the axle. Collection vessel capacity 5 liters R540...
  • Page 118: Replacing The Hst Oil Filter

    1. Loosen the nut located at the bottom of the HST-oil- filter and remove the HST-oil-filter. Hexagon nut 24 mm Front axle case Drain plug Rear axle case Reduction gear case 3. Turn the wheel by 90 degrees, so that the oil plug (1) is in the middle position. R540...
  • Page 119: Changing The Hydraulic Oil And The Suction Filter

    Drain plug Hexagon head screws 8 mm 2. Remove the bolt from the tank-bottom-cover and then remove the tank-bottom-cover. 3. Replace the suction filter. (1) Oil level gauge Suction filter Hexagon nut 60 mm R540...
  • Page 120: Replacing The Air Cleaner Element

    (4) Air cleaner cover (2) Inner element (3) Cramp 5. Adjusting the engine valve clearance Consult your local KUBOTA dealer for adjusting the engine valve clearance. SERVICE EVERY 1500 HOURS Perform all 50, 100, and 500 hour servicing at the same time.
  • Page 121: Checking The Egr Cooler

    The longer the DPF operates, the more ash (burnt residue) is collected in the DPF. Too much ash build-up adversely affects the DPF performance. Consult your local KUBOTA dealer to clean up the DPF. IMPORTANT : • To clean up the DPF, a specific machine is required.
  • Page 122: Checking The Air-Flow-Sensor (Afs)

    4. Checking the air-flow-sensor 3. Replacing the rubber parts of (AFS) master cylinder Consult your local KUBOTA dealer for checking the air- Consult your local KUBOTA dealer for replacing the flow-sensor (AFS). rubber parts of master cylinder. 5. Checking the condition of diesel 4.
  • Page 123: Replacing The Intake Air Line

    (1) Hoses (2) Hose clamps 7. Replacing the rubber piping related oil separator Consult your local KUBOTA dealer for replacing the (1) Plug rubber-piping-related-oil-separator. 2. To drain the recovery tank, disconnect the pipe at the bottom of the recovery tank.
  • Page 124: Replacing The Radiator Hoses (Water Pipes)

    WARNING swollen, hard, or cracked, you should replace them. To avoid personal injury or death: Consult your local KUBOTA dealer for replacing the • Before replacing a fuse, be sure to turn off the air-conditioner pipes and hoses. starter switch.
  • Page 125 (21) 15 A Air ride power (22) not used (23) not used (24) not used (25) not used (26) not used (1) Fuse box A (2) Fuse box B – Fuse box B – Fuse box A R540...
  • Page 126: Replacing The Slow Blow Fuses

    – The main fuse protects entire electrical system. If the main fuse or another fuse has blown, determine why it blew and repair anything necessary. Never bridge the fuses, always replace them with a new fuse of the same rating. R540...
  • Page 127: Draining The Fuel Filter By Draining The Water Separator

    4. After draining the water completely, close the shutoff-valve on the water separator. 5. Attach the drain bolt. 6. Open the shutoff-valve on the water separator. (1) Fuel tank cap Fuel tank capacity 70 L (1) Water separator (A) Close (2) Shut-off valve (B) Open R540...
  • Page 128: Service For Tires

    (A) Deficient 1. Precautions for handling the tires (B) Correct (C) Excessive WARNING Type R540 To avoid personal injury or death: Bucket Pallet forks • Before changing the tires, stop the engine, Tire size lower the bucket and attachment to the ground,...
  • Page 129: Mounting The Tires

    Off-road tires are used to provide strong traction and buoyancy on soft ground. 1. Tires should only be mounted on a rim by qualified personnel with the proper equipment. When mounting, ensure that the tread pattern is mounted in the correct direction. (See the following figure). R540...
  • Page 130: Completion Of Operation And Storing

    CAUTION WHEN WASHING THE MACHINE • Stop the engine before washing the machine. If you wash the machine while running the engine, splashing water will get into the air cleaner through its intake and cause engine trouble. R540...
  • Page 131: Recommended Oils

    Oil class of engines except external DPF Ultra low sulfur fuel [< 0.0015% (15 ppm)] CJ-4 or CK-4 • Fuel – Use the ultra-low-sulfur-diesel-fuel of the following concentrations only for the engine. Ultra low sulfur diesel fuel Below 0.0015% (15 ppm) R540...
  • Page 132 • Filters must trap sulfate additives of fuel and lubricant (Zn, Pb, Na, K, Ca, Mg, Cu, Ba, P, and so on) as ash during combustion. Control the fuel carefully to prevent the additives such as the fuel tank anti-oxidants, the water remover, the antifreeze, and so on from being mixed into fuel. R540...
  • Page 133: Biodiesel Fuel (Bdf)

    8. The Kubota warranty, as specified in the owner's warranty information guide, only covers defects in product materials and workmanship. Accordingly, any problems that may arise due to the use of poor quality fuels that fail to meet the above requirements, whether biodiesel or mineral oil based, are not covered by the Kubota warranty. Routine handling: 1.
  • Page 134: Troubleshooting

    Hydraulic-oil-level is too low. • Add oil. Power of lift arms, buck- Leakages of hoses and / or joints • Replace hose or joint. Hydraulic system et, or drive unit is too low. Hydraulic-unlock-switch is not press- • Press the hydraulic-unlock-switch. (Continued) R540...
  • Page 135  TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Cause Countermeasure • Check the error-code number of LIST OF ERROR mark appears in the Electric system Electric system is malfunction. CODE NUMBERS on page 132 and contact your lo- instrument panel. cal dealer. R540...
  • Page 136: List Of Error Code Numbers

    AUX port is not active. AUX forward SW dealer. Solenoid valve for Immediately contact your local E:032 AUX port is not active. AUX backward SW dealer. Electrical power sup- Immediately contact your local E:033 AUX port is not active. dealer. (Continued) R540...
  • Page 137 E:9112 ○ sure sensor system dealer. Immediately contact your local E:9113 EGR valve system ◎ dealer. For correction, see the Coolant temperature Coolant temperature gauge on page 43. E:9114 warning still appears, “E:9114” immediately contact your local dealer. (Continued) R540...
  • Page 138 DPF regeneration Immediately contact your local E:9212 timeout dealer. DPF regeneration er- Immediately contact your local E:9213 Water temperature is dealer. low. DPF regeneration Immediately contact your local E:9214 cycle occurs too of- ◎ dealer. ten. (Continued) R540...
  • Page 139 Check to see if any air-in- Engine-exhaust tem- take hose is disconnected E:9307 perature (DOC inlet) ◎ and if the air-cleaner ele- is not as specified. ment is clogged. still appears, “E:9307” immediately contact your local dealer. (Continued) R540...
  • Page 140 (PCD). dealer. function NOx control device Repair the NOx control device Immediately contact your local E:9321 (NCD) malfunction (NCD). dealer. Immediately contact your local E:9400 Other failures ○ ○ ○ dealer. ◎ Sure to happen ○ May happen R540...
  • Page 141: Appendix

    The maintenance message reappears on the hour meter when the hour meter reaches next designated hour in the preceding table. IMPORTANT : • In case that the service-hour-meter replaced due to any trouble with it, the meter is set to . Contact “0” your KUBOTA dealer for details. R540...
  • Page 142: Index

    [cabin type only]........51 diesel particulate filter (DPF) switch......36 bolt differential lock switch..........37 checking.............. 105 direction switch............67 tightening.............105 disc brake brake fluid checking.............. 103 changing..............118 display selector switch..........39 brake fluid reservoir DPF muffler..............53 checking oil level..........100 R540...
  • Page 143 43 taking care after operation........89 engine valve clearance hazard light switch............36 adjusting.............. 116 headlight switch............35 error code number.............132 horn evacuator valve testing..............105 cleaning...............104 horn switch..............35 exhaust aftertreatment device........53 hour meter..............43 R540...
  • Page 144 88 maintenance............90 operating the machine..........9 machine operating wheel loader..........64 loading from truck..........86 overheating of engine..........10 loading on..............86 ROPS..............8 running-in.............. 63 safely loading the machine........11 machine parts..............29 safely transporting the machine......11 maintenance interval........... 92 safety for children..........10 R540...
  • Page 145 105 opening..............95 washing whole machine..........103 slow blow fuse water pipes replacing..............122 replacing..............120 specification table water separator R540..............27 draining............103,123 speed control switch............68 water separator filled-up indicator....... 41 starter motor water separator filter element checking.............. 117 replacing..............110 R540...
  • Page 146 102,109 working light switch............. 36 R540...

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