Kubota K008-3 Operating Instructions Manual page 4

ASSEMBLY AND FUNCTIONS......................................................................................................... 34
Component overview........................................................................................................................................ 34
Operator's place ............................................................................................................................................... 35
Control console ........................................................................................................................................... 35
Description of the components of the control console ........................................................................... 36
Displays and indicators - description ..................................................................................................... 37
Controls ....................................................................................................................................................... 37
Description of the controls ..................................................................................................................... 38
Other machine components ........................................................................................................................ 39
Working light .......................................................................................................................................... 39
Fuse box ................................................................................................................................................ 39
Main fuse................................................................................................................................................ 39
Battery.................................................................................................................................................... 40
Tray ........................................................................................................................................................ 40
Tool compartment .................................................................................................................................. 40
Fuel tank filler opening........................................................................................................................... 41
Engine compartment ........................................................................................................................................ 42
Hydraulic system for the K008-3 ...................................................................................................................... 43
Hydraulic system for the U10-3........................................................................................................................ 44
OPERATION ..................................................................................................................................... 45
Safety rules for operation ................................................................................................................................. 45
Guiding the operator ................................................................................................................................... 46
Working in the vicinity of overhead power lines .......................................................................................... 46
Working in the vicinity of underground power lines..................................................................................... 46
Initial operation ................................................................................................................................................. 47
Running-in of the excavator ........................................................................................................................ 47
Operating the excavator ................................................................................................................................... 47
Pre-operational services ............................................................................................................................. 47
Check the engine oil level ...................................................................................................................... 47
Checking the coolant level ..................................................................................................................... 48
Checking the radiator ............................................................................................................................. 48
Checking the V-belt................................................................................................................................ 48
Checking the exhaust system for leaks ................................................................................................. 49
Checking the oil level of the hydraulic system ....................................................................................... 49
Checking the water separator of the fuel system................................................................................... 50
Lubrication.............................................................................................................................................. 50
Checking the fuel level of the fuel tank .................................................................................................. 52
Setting up the workplace............................................................................................................................. 52
Getting on the excavator........................................................................................................................ 52
Adjusting the operator's seat ................................................................................................................. 52
Horizontal seat adjustment (seat stand-off) ...................................................................................... 52
Fastening the seat belt........................................................................................................................... 53
Starting and stopping the engine ................................................................................................................ 53
Starting the engine................................................................................................................................. 53
Stopping the engine ............................................................................................................................... 55
Observation of the displays after starting and during operation ................................................................. 55
Driving the excavator .................................................................................................................................. 56
Adjusting the track width of the K008-3 ................................................................................................. 57
Adjusting the track width of the U10-3 ................................................................................................... 58
Swivelling the roll-over safety bar upward and downward and locking it .............................................. 59
Driving .................................................................................................................................................... 60
Fast drive position U 10-3 ...................................................................................................................... 60
Turning ................................................................................................................................................... 60
During driving.................................................................................................................................... 61
From a standing position................................................................................................................... 61
Turning on the spot ........................................................................................................................... 61
Driving uphill and downhill ..................................................................................................................... 62
Notes for rubber crawler operation ........................................................................................................ 62
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