Kubota KX015-4 Operating Instructions Manual page 4

Assembly and functions................................................................................................................43
Component overview ............................................................................................................................... 43
Operator's place ...................................................................................................................................... 44
Left control console ............................................................................................................................ 44
Description of the components of the left control console ............................................................... 44
Drive levers and control pedals .......................................................................................................... 45
Drive levers and control pedals - description .................................................................................. 45
Right control console .......................................................................................................................... 46
Description of the components of the right control console ............................................................. 46
Display and control unit - description ............................................................................................... 48
Other equipment at the operator's place ............................................................................................ 49
Interior lighting ................................................................................................................................. 49
Fuse box .......................................................................................................................................... 49
Tool compartment ............................................................................................................................ 49
Cup holder ....................................................................................................................................... 50
Funnel for diesel fuel........................................................................................................................ 50
Extendable track width (KX016-4/KX018-4/KX019-4) ..................................................................... 50
Other equipment to be found at the machine .......................................................................................... 51
Main battery........................................................................................................................................ 51
Battery cut-off switch .......................................................................................................................... 51
Return change valve for direct return flow.......................................................................................... 51
Tank filler neck and fill level monitor................................................................................................... 52
Rear view mirror ................................................................................................................................. 52
Heating and ventilation (cab version) ...................................................................................................... 52
Engine compartment ............................................................................................................................... 54
Hydraulic system ..................................................................................................................................... 55
Coolant radiator and oil cooler................................................................................................................. 56
Operation ........................................................................................................................................57
Safety rules for operation ........................................................................................................................ 57
Safety for children............................................................................................................................... 58
Guiding the operator........................................................................................................................... 58
Working in the vicinity of overhead power lines.................................................................................. 59
Working in the vicinity of underground power lines ............................................................................ 59
Initial operation ........................................................................................................................................ 59
Explanation of the display indications................................................................................................. 60
Setting the clock ................................................................................................................................. 60
Running-in of the excavator................................................................................................................ 61
Special maintenance instructions ....................................................................................................... 61
Operating the excavator .......................................................................................................................... 61
Pre-operational services..................................................................................................................... 61
Checking the engine oil level ........................................................................................................... 61
Checking the coolant level ............................................................................................................... 62
Checking coolant radiator and oil cooler.......................................................................................... 62
Checking of the V-belt...................................................................................................................... 62
Checking the exhaust system for leaks ........................................................................................... 62
Checking the oil level of the hydraulic system ................................................................................. 63
Greasing the bucket bolts and bucket linkage bolts......................................................................... 63
Greasing the swing bracket ............................................................................................................. 64
Other greasing points....................................................................................................................... 64
Checking the electric cables and connections ................................................................................. 64
Check the fuel level.......................................................................................................................... 65
Check the fluid level of the washer system (cab version) ................................................................ 65
Setting up the workplace .................................................................................................................... 65
Getting on the excavator.................................................................................................................. 65
Adjusting the operator's seat (KX015-4/KX016-4) ........................................................................... 66
Horizontal seat adjustment (seat stand-off)................................................................................... 66
Spring adjustment (operator's weight)........................................................................................... 66
Backrest adjustment...................................................................................................................... 66
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