Kubota ZD1211 Operator's Manual

Kubota ZD1211 Operator's Manual

Zero turn mower
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MODELS ZD1211
ZD1211R
ZD1211L
ZD1211RL
K3441-7125-5
1BDABEJAP0010
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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL MODELS ZD1211 ZD1211R ZD1211L ZD1211RL K3441-7125-5 1BDABEJAP0010 READ AND SAVE THIS MANUAL...
  • Page 2 ABBREVIATION LIST Abbreviations Definitions American Petroleum Institute American Society for Testing and Materials, USA ASTM Feet Per Minute 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 Revolutions Per Minute...
  • 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 Cutting Height Diesel Fuel Mower-Lowered position Fuel-Level Mower-Raised position...
  • Page 4 FOREWORD You are now the proud owner of a KUBOTA ZERO TURN MOWER. This machine is a product of KUBOTA's quality engineering and manufacturing. It is made of excellent materials and under a rigid quality control system. It will give you long, satisfactory service.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS SAFE OPERATION .................... SERVICING OF MACHINE ..................1 SPECIFICATIONS....................... 3 IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS ..................5 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS..............6 MOWER MOUNTING ....................8 MOUNTING THE MOWER DECK ................8 ADJUSTING THE MOWER ..................9 DISMOUNTING THE MOWER DECK ..............9 INSTALLING PARTS TO THE MOWER..............
  • Page 6 CONTENTS STARTING ......................23 Operator's Seat....................... 23 Seat Belt ......................... 24 Hydraulic Lift Control Pedal .................... 24 Throttle Lever........................24 Parking Brake Pedal ....................... 25 Motion Control Lever ...................... 25 STOPPING......................28 FIXING FRONT AXLE.................... 28 OSCILLATING FRONT AXLE................28 PARKING .......................
  • Page 7 CONTENTS Lubricating All Grease Fittings..................52 MAINTENANCE......................53 SERVICE INTERVALS ..................53 PERIODIC SERVICE CHART LABEL ..............55 EVERY 50 HOURS ....................56 Checking Engine Start System ..................56 Checking OPC System ....................57 Checking Gear Box Oil Level..................57 Greasing .........................
  • Page 8 CONTENTS Replacing Mower Gear Box Oil-Seal ................74 Replacing Intake Air Line....................74 SERVICE AS REQUIRED..................74 Replacing Fuses ......................74 Bleeding Fuel System..................... 74 Checking and Replacing Blade..................75 Replacing Mower Belt..................... 76 ADJUSTMENT......................77 MOTION CONTROL LEVER ................. 77 HST NEUTRAL.......................
  • Page 9 Careful operation is your best insurance against an 4. The ROPS is an integral and effective safety device. KUBOTA recommends the use of a Roll Over accident. The owner/user can prevent and is responsible Protective Structures (ROPS) and seat belt in almost for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves, other all applications.
  • Page 10 9. Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not result in personal injury. point it at anyone. 18. Use only implements recommended by KUBOTA. Use Never operate with the discharge deflector raised, proper ballast to front or rear of machine to reduce the removed or altered, unless using a grass catcher.
  • Page 11 SAFE OPERATION 10. When using any attachments, never direct discharge C Operators, age 60 years and above material toward bystanders. Do not allow anyone and Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, pets near the attachments while in operation. are involved in a large percentage of machine-related Do not mow when bystanders are present in the injuries.
  • Page 12 3. Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden The speed of PTO: hazards. Keep away from drop-offs. Uneven terrain ZD1211 / ZD1211R / ZD1211L / ZD1211RL Without could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide mower: 2450 to 2550 rpm at 3000 engine rpm obstacles.
  • Page 13 SAFE OPERATION (1) Use only an approved container. 7. Disconnect battery or remove spark plug wire before (2) Do not remove fuel cap or refuel with the engine making any repairs. Disconnect the negative terminal running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do first and the positive last.
  • Page 14 SAFE OPERATION 9. Keep first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy at all times. 16. Fluid escaping from pinholes may be invisible. Use a piece of cardboard or wood to search for suspected 10. Do not remove the radiator cap while coolant is hot. leaks: do not use hands.
  • Page 15 27. See your local Recycling Center or KUBOTA Dealer to learn how to recycle or get rid of waste products. A A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provides specific details on chemical products;...
  • Page 16 SAFE OPERATION 7. DANGER, WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS...
  • Page 17 SAFE OPERATION...
  • Page 18 SAFE OPERATION...
  • Page 19 2. Clean danger, warning and caution labels with soap and water, and dry with a soft cloth. 3. Replace damaged or missing danger, warning and caution labels with new labels from your local KUBOTA Dealer. 4. If a component with danger, warning and caution label(s) affixed is replaced with new part, make sure new label(s) is (are) attached in the same location(s) as the replaced component.
  • Page 21: Safe Operation

    When in need of parts or major service, be sure to see your KUBOTA Dealer with the machine, engine and mower serial numbers. Locate the serial numbers now and record them in the space provided.
  • Page 22 SERVICING OF MACHINE (1) Mower identification plate (2) Mower serial No.
  • Page 23: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Model ZD1211 ZD1211R ZD1211L ZD1211RL Model D1105 Max. engine power kW (HP) 18.5 (24.8) (*1) (*2) (Gross) Type Liquid-cooled Number of cylinders Bore and stroke mm (in.) 78 x 78.4 (3.07 x 3.09) Total displacement cm (cu. in.) 1123 (68.5)
  • Page 24 Wet single disk (Specifications and design subject to change without notice) NOTE: *1: Manufacturer's estimate, SAE J1940 *2: At 3000 engine rpm [ZD1211, ZD1211R, ZD1211L, ZD1211RL] *3: Oil amount when the oil level is at the upper level. Model RCK60P-1200Z...
  • Page 25: Implement Limitations

    IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS The KUBOTA Machine has been thoroughly tested for proper performance with implements sold or approved by KUBOTA. Use with implements below may result in malfunctions or failures of the machine, damage to other property and injury to the operator or others.
  • Page 26: Instrument Panel And Controls

    INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS Parking brake pedal........ 11, 25 (15) Neutral indicator (Motion control lever)... Parking brake lock pedal......11, 25 (16) Parking brake warning indicator..... Motion control lever........ 12, 25 Easy Checker (TM): (17) to (22) LCD monitor...........
  • Page 27 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS (1) Anti-scalp roller (Front, swivel type)..(1) Anti-scalp roller (Front, swivel type)..(2) Anti-scalp roller (Rear, bolt shift type) (2) Anti-scalp roller (Rear, bolt shift type)..32 Rear RH roller is only for RCK72P... 32...
  • Page 28: Mower Mounting

    MOWER MOUNTING MOWER MOUNTING MOUNTING THE MOWER DECK 6. Place 50 mm (2 in.) wood blocks under each side of the mower deck. 7. Depress the hydraulic lift control pedal (DOWN) and pull down the lift links. To avoid serious injury or death: 8.
  • Page 29: Adjusting The Mower

    MOWER MOUNTING BInstallation of Gauge Wheel [RCK60P, RCK72P] Install the gauge wheel to the stay (3L gauge) with gauge wheel boss, sems bolt and locking nut. A Choose the hole of the stay (3L gauge) by cutting height. (See "ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT"...
  • Page 30: Installation Of Bolt (Adjuster)

    MOWER MOUNTING (1) Gauge wheel (2) Skid (Left) (3) Gauge wheel boss (4) Plain washer (5) Sems bolt (6) Locking nut BInstallation of Bolt (Adjuster) 1. Install the bolt (adjuster) with the nut. 2. Adjust length (L). 3. Tighten the nut. (1) Bolt (Adjuster) (L) 25 mm (Reference) (2) Nut...
  • Page 31: Operating The Engine

    OPERATING THE ENGINE OPERATING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE To avoid serious injury or death: 1. Sit on the operator's seat. A Read and understand "SAFE OPERATION" in Put on the seat belt. the front of this manual. A Read and understand the danger and warning 2.
  • Page 32: Motion Control Lever

    OPERATING THE ENGINE 3. Place the PTO lever in the 5. Set the throttle lever 1/2 way forward. "DISENGAGED" (OFF) position. PTO clutch indicator will come OFF. (1) Throttle lever "FAST" "SLOW" (1) PTO lever "ENGAGED" (ON) 6. Insert the key into the key switch and (2) PTO clutch indicator "DISENGAGED"...
  • Page 33: Key Switch

    OPERATING THE ENGINE BKey Switch A Because of the engine start system, the engine may not be started except when the PTO clutch is "DISENGAGED" (OFF), the parking brake lock pedal is applied, motion control levers are in "NEUTRAL LOCK" position and the operator is sitting in the seat. (1) Glow plug indicator A Glow plug indicator (1) comes on while the engine is being preheated.
  • Page 34: Stopping The Engine

    Then open the hood and pull engine stop lever (Red mark) and hold it until the engine stops. Then (1) Easy Checker(TM) contact your local KUBOTA Dealer immediately. BEasy Checker (TM) If the warning lamps of the Easy Checker(TM) come on...
  • Page 35: Lcd Monitor

    LCD monitor malfunction, the indicator flashes as a warning. If the trouble is not corrected by restarting the machine, consult your local KUBOTA Dealer. A For checking and servicing of your machine, consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for instructions.
  • Page 36: Coolant Temperature Gauge

    OPERATING THE ENGINE BCoolant Temperature Gauge BHourmeter This meter gives readings for the hours the machine has been operated. The hourmeter indicates in 5 digits the hours the machine To avoid serious injury or death: has been used; the last digit indicates 1/10 of an hour. A Do not remove radiator cap until coolant temperature is well below its boiling point.
  • Page 37: Service Code Display

    OPERATING THE ENGINE BService Code Display BFuel Gauge, Warning Lamp and Fuel Valve The key switch is on, and if the service code (" " or " ") shown in the figure below is displayed on the LCD monitor, you must do the servicing jobs corresponding to the indication on hour meter (displayed at 10 seconds after that) on the machine.
  • Page 38: Cold Weather Starting

    A If noises are heard after the hydraulic control lever has been activated and the implement is lifting, the hydraulic mechanism is not adjusted properly. Unless corrected, the unit will be damaged. Contact your local KUBOTA Dealer for adjustment.
  • Page 39: Jump Starting

    OPERATING THE ENGINE JUMP STARTING A Use of a higher voltage source on a machine could result in severe damage to the machine electrical system. Use only matching voltage source when "jump- To avoid serious injury or death: starting" a low or dead battery condition. A Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away from battery.
  • Page 40: Operating The Machine

    OPERATING THE MACHINE OPERATING THE MACHINE OPERATING NEW MACHINE How a new machine is operated and maintained To avoid serious injury or death: determines the life of the machine. A The machine relies upon the engine driven A new machine just off the factory production line has transmission for speed, direction and steering been, of course, tested, but the various parts are not control.
  • Page 41: Operating Foldable Rops

    OPERATING THE MACHINE OPERATING FOLDABLE ROPS 3. Fold the ROPS. To avoid personal injury: To avoid serious injury or death: A Hold the ROPS tightly with both hands and fold A Always use the seat belt when the ROPS is the ROPS slowly and carefully.
  • Page 42: To Raise The Rops To Upright Position

    OPERATING THE MACHINE BTo Raise the ROPS to Upright Position BAdjustment of Foldable ROPS 1. Remove both snap pins and lock pins. A Adjust free fall of the ROPS upper frame regularly. A If you feel less friction when folding the ROPS, tighten the nut (1) until you feel the right friction in the movement and then replace the hair pin.
  • Page 43: Starting

    OPERATING THE MACHINE STARTING 1. Adjust the operator's position and apply the seat belt. BOperator's Seat To avoid serious injury or death: A Make adjustments to the seat only while the machine is stopped. A Make sure that the seat is completely secured after each adjustment.
  • Page 44: Seat Belt

    Contact (1) Seat belt your local KUBOTA Dealer for adjustment. A Do not depress the hydraulic lift control pedal. When the engine is off, depressing the hydraulic lift 2.
  • Page 45: Parking Brake Pedal

    OPERATING THE MACHINE 5. Unlock the parking brake. 6. Operate the machine. BParking Brake Pedal BMotion Control Lever To release the parking brake: Depress the brake pedal and release slowly with your right foot, without pressing the parking brake lock To avoid serious injury or death: pedal.
  • Page 46 A No control is provided by the motion control section. We recommend you to contact your local levers when the engine is off. KUBOTA Dealer. C Neutral position C Re-start on slopes A Hold the motion control levers and move them inward from the "NEUTRAL LOCK"...
  • Page 47 OPERATING THE MACHINE 5. Release the parking brake within about 3 seconds. GENERAL LEFT TURN: If you take more time, the engine will suddenly stop A Push right motion control lever further forward than the because of a safety device. (This is to prevent the left motion control lever.
  • Page 48: Stopping

    OPERATING THE MACHINE FIXING FRONT AXLE SHARP (ZERO) RIGHT TURN: A Push left motion control lever forward and pull right motion control lever rearward at the same time. To avoid serious injury or death: A Park the machine on a firm and level surface. A Stop the engine, remove the key and engage the parking brake.
  • Page 49: Parking

    OPERATING THE MACHINE PARKING TRANSPORTING TO LOCK: 1. Transport the machine on a suitable trailer. Depress the parking brake pedal firmly with your right A Shut off the fuel valves below the fuel tanks while foot, and the parking brake lock pedal simultaneously transporting.
  • Page 50 OPERATING THE MACHINE OPTION A For the operation and precautions of option kit, obey the instructions of the manuals attached in the option kit.
  • Page 51: Operating The Mower

    OPERATING THE MOWER OPERATING THE MOWER MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR MOWER A Be sure to disengage the PTO and sit on the operator's seat before starting the engine. 1. When using your mower for the first time, choose a smooth level area and cut in straight and slightly ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT overlapping strips.
  • Page 52 OPERATING THE MOWER A Never allow roller to contact the ground continuously as premature roller wear may develop if set incorrectly. A Anti-scalp rollers must maintain a minimum clearance of 6 mm (0.24 in.) to the ground. (1) Anti-scalp roller (Front, swivel type) (2) Anti-scalp roller (Rear, bolt shift type) (1) Anti-scalp roller (Front, swivel type) (2) Anti-scalp roller (Rear, bolt shift type)
  • Page 53 OPERATING THE MOWER Reference A Set position for recommended ground clearance 19 mm (0.75 in.). The number of collars under the boss Position of bolts Ground clearance Cutting mm (Ref.) height inch (mm) Rear anti-scalp roller Bolt shift type shift type 1.00"...
  • Page 54: Operating Mower

    OPERATING THE MOWER OPERATING MOWER BStarting To avoid serious injury or death: To avoid serious injury or death: A Do not operate the mower without the A Engine components can get extremely hot from discharge deflector being properly place. operation. To prevent severe burns, do not touch these areas while the engine is running, or immediately after it is turned off.
  • Page 55: Treatment Of Mower Deck Inside Skid

    OPERATING THE MOWER TREATMENT OF MOWER DECK INSIDE PREVENTING GRASS CLIPPINGS AND SKID DUST FROM SCATTERING [RCK60R, RCK72R] [RCK60R, RCK72R] A If you wish to avoid the streaking of grass clipping A Never remove the rubber plates off the mower deck. which remain behind after the grass is cut, removing Grass clippings will scatter and pile up to the hood and the skids will help prevent streaks of grass clippings...
  • Page 56 OPERATING THE MOWER (1) Rubber plate 1 (Both sides) (A) Mower deck (2) Rubber plate 2 (Center) (B) Hole for installing upper (3) Upper plate 1 (Both sides) plate 1 (4) Upper plate 2 (Center) (C) Hole for installing upper (5) Short square neck bolt plate 2 (6) Flange nut...
  • Page 57: Tires And Wheels

    TIRES AND WHEELS TIRES AND WHEELS TIRES To avoid serious injury or death: A Do not attempt to mount a tire. This must be done by a qualified person with the proper equipment. A Always maintain the correct tire pressure. Do not inflate tires above the recommended pressure shown in the Operator's Manual.
  • Page 58: Remove And Install Front Caster Wheels

    TIRES AND WHEELS BRemove and Install Front Caster Wheels C Removing 1. Park the machine on a firm and level surface. 2. Stop the engine and apply parking brake. 3. Lift the front of machine with a safe lifting device. 4.
  • Page 59: Periodic Service

    PERIODIC SERVICE PERIODIC SERVICE HOW TO OPEN THE HOOD, FRONT BFront Cover COVER & STEP To open the front cover, pull the bottom edge of the front cover. To avoid serious injury or death from contact with moving parts: A Never open the hood while the engine is running.
  • Page 60: How To Raise The Operator's Seat

    PERIODIC SERVICE HOW TO RAISE THE OPERATOR'S SEAT C Lower C Raise To avoid serious injury or death: A Do not drop the seat to close it. A Watch your hands. Do not place your hands To avoid serious injury or death: under the seat, when closing.
  • Page 61: How To Tilt Up The Machine

    PERIODIC SERVICE HOW TO TILT UP THE MACHINE 8. Remove the L-pin of the raised wheel and insert it to the outside hole of the frame. 9. Insert the hairpin cotter. To avoid serious injury or death: A Park the machine on a firm and level surface. A Set the mower deck height to 5 inch.
  • Page 62: How To Open The Lever Guide

    PERIODIC SERVICE HOW TO OPEN THE LEVER GUIDE C Return to the normal position. Reverse to the above procedure. A To ensure equal oscillation of the axle and prevent To avoid serious injury or death: loss of parts. A Park the machine on a firm and level surface. Be sure the clevis pin returns to the center position of A Stop the engine, remove the key and apply the the front axle arm slot.
  • Page 63: Lift-Up Point

    PERIODIC SERVICE LIFT-UP POINT BRear side: Lift the rear frame with a nylon sling. Or jack up the bottom plate. To avoid serious injury, death or machine damage: Never lift up the engine oil pan or battery support. A Do not work under the machine unless it is secured by safe stands or suitable blocking.
  • Page 64: Daily Check

    Radiator screen Safety systems. Hood screen If either of these do not Starting the operate properly, contact Brake play engine your local KUBOTA Dealer Oiling immediately. Air cleaner primary element Check for abnormal noise and vibration. Check the areas where Others previous trouble was experienced.
  • Page 65: Lubricants, Fuel And Coolant

    ..SAE20, SAE10W-30 or 15W-40 (32 to 77 Below 0 ..SAE10W, SAE10W-30 or 15W-40 Transmission case with filter & hose 12.1 L (12.8 U.S.qts.) KUBOTA SUPER UDT-2 fluid*2 Rear axle gear case (RH &LH) ZD1211, ZD1211L ZD1211R, ZD1211RL 0.5 L 0.4 L 0.5 L...
  • Page 66 Note *1 Oil amount when the oil level is at the upper level of the oil level gauge. *2 The product name of KUBOTA genuine UDT fluid may be different from that in the Operator's Manual depending on countries or territories. Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for further detail.
  • Page 67: Biodiesel Fuel (Bdf)

    Consequently, fuel filter performance may be reduced, particularly during cold weather conditions. 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.
  • Page 68 Check every 50 Hr Fuel filter element Replace every 200 Hr Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service. Replace if any deterioration (crack, hardening, scar or deformation) or damage occurred. Check every 6 months If you feel you are unable to make the following service correctly and Fuel line safely, contact your local KUBOTA Dealer.
  • Page 69: Checking Engine Oil Level

    PERIODIC SERVICE BChecking Engine Oil Level BChecking Amount of Fuel and Refueling To avoid serious injury or death: A Always stop the engine and remove the key To avoid serious injury or death: before checking oil. A Handle fuel carefully. If the engine is running, do not fill the fuel tank.
  • Page 70: Checking Transmission Fluid Level

    PERIODIC SERVICE A If the engine stalled with some remaining in the fuel tank RH, close the fuel valve of fuel tank LH and you BChecking Coolant Level can operate. BChecking Transmission Fluid Level To avoid serious injury or death: A Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot.
  • Page 71: Checking And Cleaning Radiator Screen And Hood Screen

    A Use clean, distilled water and anti-freeze to fill the radiator and the recovery tank. A If water should leak, consult your local KUBOTA Dealer. BChecking and Cleaning Radiator Screen and Hood Screen...
  • Page 72: Checking Tire Pressure

    PERIODIC SERVICE BChecking Tire Pressure BLubricating All Grease Fittings To avoid serious injury or death: To avoid serious injury or death: A Do not attempt to mount a tire on a rim. This A Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key must be done by a qualified person with the before greasing.
  • Page 73: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SERVICE INTERVALS You must do the following servicing jobs on the machine at the stated running-time intervals. Indication hour meter (Hr) Ref. No. Items After Page since Engine start every Check system 50Hr every OPC system Check 50Hr every Check Mower gear...
  • Page 74 MAINTENANCE Indication hour meter (Hr) Ref. No. Items After Page since Transmission fluid and every Rear axle Change 400Hr gear case (RH & LH) fluid Hydraulic oil every Replace filter 400Hr Engine valve every Adjust clearance 800Hr Fuel injection nozzle every Check injection...
  • Page 75: Periodic Service Chart Label

    *8 The initial 100 hours should not be an adjustment cycle. *9 If you feel you are unable to make the following service correctly and safely, contact your local KUBOTA Dealer. A The items listed above (@ marked) are registered as emission related critical parts by KUBOTA in the U.S.EPA non-road emission regulation.
  • Page 76: Every 50 Hours

    A Sit on operator's seat for all tests except for A If the engine cranks Test 1 through 4, consult your Test 1. local KUBOTA Dealer to have the unit checked before operation. A Check the following tests before operating the Test 5 (OPERATOR ON THE SEAT) machine.
  • Page 77: Checking Opc System

    3. Shift the PTO lever to "ENGAGE" (ON) position. 4. Stand up. (Do not get off the machine.) 5. The engine must shut off. A If the engine remains running in Test 1 or 2, consult your local KUBOTA Dealer to have the unit checked before operation.
  • Page 78: Greasing

    MAINTENANCE BGreasing To avoid serious injury or death: A Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key before greasing. Grease the following locations. A Put grease into front wheel until grease overflows from both ends of the front wheel. (1) Drain plug (A) Oil level is acceptable within this range.
  • Page 79: Oiling

    MAINTENANCE (1) Parking brake lock pedal (1) Seat adjuster BOiling (1) Machine universal joint (2) Engine (3) Radiator (1) Throttle cable (Oil)
  • Page 80: Every 100 Hours

    MAINTENANCE EVERY 100 HOURS C Evacuator Valve Open the evacuator valve once a week under ordinary BCleaning Air Cleaner Primary Element conditions - or daily when used in a dusty place - to get rid of large particles of dust and dirt. BChecking Fuel Filter To avoid serious injury or death: A Be sure to stop engine and remove the key...
  • Page 81: Adjusting Fan Drive Belt Tension

    MAINTENANCE BAdjusting Fan Drive Belt Tension To avoid serious injury or death: A Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key before checking belt tension. If the fan drive belt becomes loose, the engine may overheat. To adjust, loosen bolts and move the alternator outward to tighten the belt.
  • Page 82: Adjusting Parking Brake

    7. Hold the brake rod lightly. BAdjusting Parking Brake 8. Check the brake spring play. If you feel you are unable to make the following service correctly and safely, contact your local KUBOTA Dealer. (B): Proper brake Reference: 0.5 to 1.0 mm spring play (0.02 to 0.04 in.)
  • Page 83: Greasing

    MAINTENANCE 4. Check that the machine does not move. BChecking Battery Condition To avoid the possibility of battery explosion: refillable type battery, follow instructions below. A Do not use or charge the refillable type battery if the fluid level is below the LOWER (lower limit level) mark.
  • Page 84 MAINTENANCE Reserve Cold Normal Battery Volts Capacity Cranking Charging Type (min) Amps Rate(A) (For non-accessible maintenance-free type batteries.) Maintenance-free, non-accessible batteries are designed to eliminate the need to add water. Yet the volume of electrolyte above plates may eventually become depleted due to abnormal conditions such as high heat or improper regulator setting.
  • Page 85: Every 150 Hours

    MAINTENANCE EVERY 150 HOURS BChanging Gear Box Oil To avoid serious injury or death: A Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key before changing the oil. 1. To drain the used oil, remove the drain plug and oil inlet plug with gauge at the gear box and drain the oil completely into the oil pan.
  • Page 86: Every 200 Hours

    Use only a genuine KUBOTA filter or its equivalent. (1) Drain plug 3. To check the oil level. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, insert it and draw it out again. Check to see that the oil level is between the two marks.
  • Page 87: Replacing Transmission Oil Filter [Hst]

    (0 to 0.008 in.) Front axle end play fluid to proper level. Check for oil leaks around filter Allowable 0.5 mm gasket. limit (0.02 in.) A To prevent serious damage or premature failure to the hydraulic system, use only a KUBOTA genuine filter.
  • Page 88: Every 400 Hours

    MAINTENANCE EVERY 400 HOURS BChanging Transmission Fluid and Rear Axle Gear Case Oil (RH and LH) To avoid serious injury or death: A Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key before changing or checking the oil. A Allow transmission case cool...
  • Page 89: Replacing Hydraulic Oil Filter

    MAINTENANCE A To prevent serious damage or premature failure to the BReplacing Hydraulic Oil Filter hydraulic system, use only a KUBOTA genuine filter. BReplacing Fuel Filter To avoid serious injury or death: A Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service.
  • Page 90: Every 1500 Hours

    9. Stop the engine and let cool. Pressure) 10. Check coolant level of recovery tank, add coolant if Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service. necessary, and install the drain plug. EVERY 2000 HOURS or EVERY 2 YEARS Be sure to do the following service once every 2000 hours or every 2 years whichever comes faster.
  • Page 91: Anti-Freeze

    Always use a 50/50 mix of long-life coolant and clean soft water in KUBOTA engines. Consult your local KUBOTA dealer concerning coolant for extreme conditions. 1. Long-life coolant (hereafter LLC) comes in several types. Use ethylene glycol (EG) type for this engine.
  • Page 92: Every 3000 Hours

    If mixed with the cleaning agent, sludge may build up, adversely affecting the engine parts. 7. Kubota's genuine long-life coolant has a service life of 2 years. Be sure to change the coolant every 2000 hours or every 2 years whichever comes faster.
  • Page 93: Checking Hydraulic Hose

    If you feel you are unable to make the following service If you feel you are unable to make the following service correctly and safely, contact your local KUBOTA Dealer. correctly and safely, contact your local KUBOTA Dealer. 1. Check to see that hoses and hose clamps are tight and not damaged.
  • Page 94: Every 4 Years

    MAINTENANCE EVERY 4 YEARS BReplacing Hydraulic Hose Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service. BReplacing Fuel Lines Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service. BReplacing Engine Breather Hose Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service. BReplacing Radiator Hose If you feel you are unable to make the following service correctly and safely, contact your local KUBOTA Dealer.
  • Page 95: Checking And Replacing Blade

    MAINTENANCE BChecking and Replacing Blade To avoid serious injury or death: A Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key. A Blades may be sharp. When you handle blades, wear heavy gloves or wrap end of blade with a rag.
  • Page 96: Replacing Mower Belt

    MAINTENANCE BReplacing Mower Belt 1. Remove the mower deck from the machine according to the procedure "DISMOUNTING THE MOWER DECK". 2. Remove the left and right hand shield from the mower deck. 3. Clean around the gear box. 4. Remove the belt from the tension pulley. 5.
  • Page 97: Adjustment

    BMAXIMUM SPEED (FORWARD) 6. Adjust the rod length L of the damper 28 to 32 mm (1.1 to 1.3 in.) and tighten. Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service. BMOTION CONTROL LEVER OPERATING FORCE The operating force of the motion control levers can be adjusted to one of 3 levels depending on operator preference.
  • Page 98: Motion Control Lever Alignment

    ADJUSTMENT 1. Change the rear side of the damper to the desired hole location. Tighten the rear side damper nut. To avoid serious injury or death: A Park the machine on a firm and level surface. A Stop the engine, remove the key and apply the parking brake.
  • Page 99: Mower Deck Level

    ADJUSTMENT MOWER DECK LEVEL Rear side anti-scalp roller 7. Adjust height of the rear side anti-scalp roller by BANTI-SCALP ROLLERS shifting the pin or the bolt to approximately 19 mm (3/ 4 in.) between rollers and ground. Adjust both side rollers to the same height. To avoid serious injury or death: A Park the machine on a firm and level surface.
  • Page 100: Level Mower Deck (Side-To-Side)

    ADJUSTMENT BLEVEL MOWER DECK (Side-to-Side) To avoid serious injury or death: A Park the machine on a firm and level surface. A Apply the parking brake. A Disengage PTO (OFF). A Stop the engine, remove the key and remove the mower universal joint while checking or adjusting the level of the mower deck.
  • Page 101: Level Mower Deck (Front-To-Rear)

    ADJUSTMENT Reference BLEVEL MOWER DECK (Front-to-Rear) Height of the blade 76 mm (3 in.) at the concrete surface To avoid serious injury or death: A There is a difference of the blade height between on A Park the machine on a firm and level surface. the concrete and ground.
  • Page 102 ADJUSTMENT C Adjusting level (Front-to-Rear) 1. Raise up the mower deck to the transport position. (Also the top end.) 2. Turn the cutting height set dial to the 3 in. cutting height position. 3. Place 51 mm (2 in.) height wood blocks under each side of the mower deck.
  • Page 103: General Torque Specification

    ADJUSTMENT GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATION American standard cap screws Metric cap screws with UNC or UNF threads GR.5 GR.8 Class 8.8 Class 10.9 SAE grade No. Property class (lbf-ft) 8 - 9.6 12 - 14.4 (lbf-ft) 7.2 - 8.3 (N-m) 10.7 - 12.9 16.1 - 19.3 (N-m) 9.81 - 11.3...
  • Page 104: Tightening Torque Chart

    ADJUSTMENT TIGHTENING TORQUE CHART Thread Hexa-Bolt No mark size Head size lbf-ft kgf-m lbf-ft kgf-m d (mm) B (mm) 13.0 - 15.2 17.8 - 20.6 1.9 - 2.1 17.5 - 20.3 23.5 - 27.5 2.4 - 2.8 12 or 13 (14.1 1.1) (19.2...
  • Page 105: Storage

    STORAGE STORAGE 8. Keep the machine in a dry place where the machine is sheltered from rain. Cover the machine. 9. Store the machine indoors in a dry area that is To avoid serious injury or death: protected from sunlight and excessive heat. If the A Do not clean the machine with engine running.
  • Page 106: Troubleshooting

    A Remove all trash. screens. A Coolant flow route corroded. A Flush cooling system. Engine does not stop when A Fuse blown (20 A) A Replace the fuse. key switch is turned OFF. If you have any questions, contact your local KUBOTA Dealer.
  • Page 107: Power Train Troubleshooting

    LCD monitor, indicating the location of the trouble. If an error code appears, immediately contact your local KUBOTA Dealer for repairs. (1) Master system warning indicator...
  • Page 108: Battery Troubleshooting

    A There is a crack or pin A Replace battery. Battery electrolyte level drops rapidly. holes in the electrolytic cells. A Charging system A Contact your local trouble. KUBOTA Dealer. If you have any questions, contact your local KUBOTA Dealer.
  • Page 109: Machine Troubleshooting

    A Check wire harness. disconnected. A LCD monitor malfunction A Replace LCD monitor. All electrical equipment do not A Slow blow fuse blown A Replace the slow blow fuse. operate. If you have any questions, contact your local KUBOTA Dealer.
  • Page 110: Mower Troubleshooting

    A Clean mower deck and pulleys. Excessive vibration. pulleys. A Damaged drive belt. A Replace drive belt. A Damaged pulleys. A Replace pulleys. A Pulleys out of alignment. A See your KUBOTA Dealer. A Blades out of balance. A Have blades balanced.
  • Page 111 A Ground speed too fast. A Slow down. A Debris wrapped around mower A Clean mower. spindles. A Front of deck lower than rear. A Adjust deck. (See "MOWER DECK LEVEL" in "ADJUSTMENT" section.) If you have any questions, contact your local KUBOTA Dealer.
  • Page 112: Index

    INDEX INDEX Hydraulic Oil Filter ......... 69 Adjustment of Foldable ROPS .......22 Immediately Stop the Engine if: ..... 14 Air Cleaner Primary Element......60 Inflation Pressure........... 37 Air Cleaner Primary Element and Secondary Inflation Pressure........... 52 Element ............69 Injection Pump ..........72 Amount of Fuel and Refueling......49 Installation of Bolt (Adjuster)......
  • Page 113 INDEX Transmission Fluid Level........50 Transmission Oil Filter [HST] ......67 Warm-up and Transmission Oil in the Low Temperature Range ........18...

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