Operating The Auxiliary Port - Kubota U17-3a Operating Instructions Manual

Operating the auxiliary port

The auxiliary port serves for operating attachments.
Only attachments approved by KUBOTA may be used. The attachments must be operated in accord-
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ance with the operating instructions supplied with them.
When using a breaker or other attachment for demolition work where material (e.g. asphalt) is re-
moved and can uncontrollably sputter away, personal protective equipment is to be worn at all times
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(safety shoes, safety helmet, eye protection, ear protection and, if necessary, a breathing mask). The
use of a gravel guard (front protective grid) is recommended. For demolition (according to EN 474-
1, Annex G), e.g. tearing down walls, appropriate protective equipment is required (e.g. gravel
guard).
The performance data for the auxiliary port can be found in the "Technical data" section (page 37).
Make sure that, before carrying out the activities in the auxiliary port connectors, the hydraulic system
(page 87) has been depressurised. Depending on the operation setting, the return change valve has
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to be set to the appropriate position (page 86).
The auxiliary port may only be activated when an attachment is attached.
If the auxiliary port has not been used for a long period of time, dirt particles could have accumulated
on the connectors of the conduits. Before installing the attachment, drain approx. 0.1 L of hydraulic
oil at each port.
Collect the drained hydraulic oil in a container and discard it in accordance with the valid environ-
mental regulations.
Start the engine (page 66) and idle it until the operating temperature has been reached.
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