Page 1 U.S.A. : Kubota Tractor Corporation 1000 Kubota Drive, Grapevine, Texas 76051, U.S.A. Telephone : (1)-817-756-1171 Canada : Kubota Canada Ltd. 1155 Kubota Drive, Pickerinɡ, Ontario L1X 0H4, Canada Compact Telephone : (1)-905-294-6535 France : Kubota Europe S.A.S. Track 19-25, Rue Jules Vercruysse, Z.I., BP88 95101 Arɡenteuil Cedex, France...
Page 2 Occupational Safety and Health Administration Pressure Limiter Positive Crankcase Ventilation ROPS Roll-Over Protective Structure Revolutions Per Minute Revolutions Per Second Society of Automotive Engineers, USA Suction Control Valve Slow Moving Vehicle SVL97-2 English BB. A. 8 - 8. 0. K...
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. Caution Parking Brake Engine, Electrical Preheat Front Working Light Engine Lubricating Oil Pressure Rear Working Light Coolant Temperature...
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 OTHERS ABOUT TRADEMARKS Trademark Owner AdBlue is a registered trademark of the VDA - Verband der Automobilindustrie AdBlue® e.V. (The German Association of the Automotive Industry). Company names, product names and service names described in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
17. Display selector switch ..........................41 PEDAL AND LEVERS .......................42 CONTROL PEDALS, LEVERS, AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET ................42 SAFETY FEATURES .........................43 HOW TO USE THE EMERGENCY EXIT......................43 OPC FUNCTION..............................43 HOW TO USE AND CHECK THE FUNCTION OF THE ARMREST ..............43 SVL97-2...
Page 8 4.1 How to use pivot turn ......................... 64 4.2 How to use spin turn .......................... 65 5. Operating the lift arms ..........................66 5.1 How to use the lift arm stopper ......................66 6. Operating the bucket ..........................67 AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC ......................69 SVL97-2...
Page 9 10. Precautions for checking the V-belt ....................... 102 11. Precautions for washing whole machine....................102 12. Draining the water separator ......................... 102 13. Checking the evacuator valve ....................... 103 14. Checking the pre-cleaner ........................103 15. Checking the DPF (diesel-particulate-filter) muffler ................103 SVL97-2...
Page 10 EVERY 8000 SERVICE HOURS ........................120 1. Replacing the filter of DEF (AdBlue) tank ....................120 EVERY 3 SERVICE MONTHS.......................... 120 1. Checking the quality of DEF (AdBlue) ..................... 120 ANNUAL SERVICING............................120 1. Checking the air-conditioner pipes and hoses..................120 SVL97-2...
Page 11 OPERATING THE MACHINE AFTER STORING FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME........142 1. Periodic replacement of important component parts ................142 RECOMMENDED OILS ......................144 RECOMMENDED OILS, GREASES, AND FUELS ..................144 BIODIESEL FUEL (BDF) ..........................146 APPENDICES ..........................147 MAIN DIMENSIONS OF THE MACHINE......................147 INDEX............................149 SVL97-2...
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Page 13: Safe Operation
To avoid any danger of electrocution, never operate the machine near power lines before confirming the power is off and all local and national safety regulations. Never approach a machine or load that is contacting a power source such as power lines. SVL97-2...
Page 14 The operator should not lean out of his or her seat when the engine is running. • For your safety, KUBOTA installs a ROPS (roll- • Before starting the engine, make sure that the over-protective-structure) and a FOPS (falling-...
Page 15 • Avoid performing any work with the machine when windows, and screens (such as polycarbonate it is on an incline, which could cause the machine to door), depending upon application. KUBOTA become unbalanced and rollover. recommends the use of a polycarbonate door...
Page 16 • The machine is not designed for operation with hanging loads and has no safety features for such circumstances. Never operate in conjunction with a crane or other device, which could cause serious injury. SVL97-2...
Page 17 2. Then loosen the cap completely. (1) Chain (2) Block • Avoid abrupt braking of the vehicle with the machine loaded. Sudden braking could cause the SVL97-2...
Page 18 Leakages from pinholes can be totally invisible. Do necessary, contact your KUBOTA dealer. not use hands for checking for leaks of hydraulic • Always attach a [DO NOT OPERATE] tag fluid.
Page 19 – Never overfill the tank with fuel. Leave room for other rigid support devices unless they are well thermal expansion. secured and stable. – Always remove any excess or spilled fuel • Make sure that the raised lift arms are properly and immediately. securely blocked. SVL97-2...
Page 20 – Gradually release internal pressure build-up by – Inspect all fuel lines and hydraulic hoses for standing out of the line of any possible spray wear or for deterioration. Replace the fuel lines slowly removing plugs, screws, disconnect hoses. SVL97-2...
Page 21 • If DEF (AdBlue) gets on your skin, rinse immediately with water. In rare cases, DEF (AdBlue) may irritate the skin. • If DEF (AdBlue) gets on your clothes or shoes, wash it off immediately. Simply wiping off or leaving SVL97-2...
Page 22 If by any chance a fire breaks For more details, obtain and read the Safety Data out, immediately evacuate yourself to a safe place. Sheet (SDS) from the DEF (AdBlue) supplier. SVL97-2...
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Page 30 • Clean safety labels with soap and water, dry with a soft cloth. • Replace damaged or missing safety labels with new safety labels from your 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 31: Service Of The Machine
SERVICE OF THE MACHINE SERVICE OF THE MACHINE DEALER SERVICE Your Kubota dealer is always ready to help you with problems with your machine 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 32: Procedure For Scrapping The Machine
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 33: Technical Data
13.0 L NOTE : • Specifications are based on the machine with Kubota standard bucket. (2032 mm HD bucket. No teeth, side cutters, and bolt-on cut- ting edge.) • Specifications are based on the machine with Kubota standard rubber track. (Track width: 450 mm) •...
Page 34: Machine Parts
(9) DEF (AdBlue) tank cap (2) Tilt cylinder (5) Cab (open cab and closed (7) Drive motor [A] Open cab model (3) Armrest cab) (8) Rubber track [B] Closed cab model (10) Lift arm stopper (11) Fuel tank cap SVL97-2...
Page 35 MACHINE PARTS (12) Rear idler (14) Front idler (16) Rear working light (18) Lift arm (13) Track roller (15) Lift arm cylinder (17) Hydraulic tank cap SVL97-2...
Page 36: Instrument Panel And Switch
• Cleaning the display screen with alkaline, acidic, or organic solvents such as alcohol or benzene can damage the screen. NOTE : • Error code indicates and number. For detail, see LIST OF THE ERROR CODE NUMBERS on page 133. SVL97-2...
Page 37: Fuel Gauge Indicator
When the coolant temperature has dropped below specified temperature level or the starter key has been moved to the [STOP] position, the warning will cease. If the coolant-temperature-gauge is near [H], check the machine. (See Checking the coolant temperature gauge on page (1) Cap SVL97-2...
Page 38: Checking The Coolant Temperature Gauge
• Leak of the hydraulic oil 4. Glow plug indicator The glow-plug-indicator is displayed when the starter key is turned to the [RUN] position but the engine requires preheating. Wait until the glow-plug-indicator goes out, and then start the engine. SVL97-2...
Page 39: Bucket-Floating Indicator
IMPORTANT : (1) Engine oil pressure indicator • If the master-warning-light lights up, consult your local KUBOTA dealer immediately. 9. Battery charge warning light The battery-charge-warning-light lights up if the charging system fails with the engine running.
Page 40: Hydraulic Oil Temperature Indicator
DPF regeneration will How the hour meter works automatically start. • The hour meter advances one hour after an hour of operation of the machine regardless of the engine rpm. SVL97-2...
Page 41: Air Cleaning Warning Indicator
If this should happen at high engine rpm, stop the engine and clean the air cleaner element. (See Checking the air cleaner element on page 107,Cleaning the air cleaner element on page 107 and Cleaning the evacuator valve on page 108.) (1) Air cleaning warning indica- SVL97-2...
Page 42: Switches
(5) AUX electrical control switch (11) AUX electrical mode change cab model) (20) User setting switch (Multi function model only) switch (Multi function model (14) Inhibit switch (21) Display selector switch (6) AUX electrical control switch only) (15) Starter switch SVL97-2...
Page 43: Starter Switch
2. When the switch is pressed onto the left side, the parking brake is released and the mark on the (1) Hydraulic unlock switch instrument panel lights off. SVL97-2...
Page 44: Horn Switch
3. When moving the working-light-switch to the second position, both the front working light and the rear working light turn on. (1) Working light switch Night operation CAUTION To avoid personal injury: SVL97-2...
Page 45: Seat Switch
To avoid personal injury or death: • Make sure that the bucket is lowered to the ground before putting the lift arms in the float position. Putting the lift arms in the float position while they are off the ground will cause SVL97-2...
Page 46: Aux Port Switch [High-Flow Model]
The flow rate of the hydraulic oil through the right- hand port (male) varies. • Left-hand control (1) AUX electrical control switch (2) AUX electrical control switch The flow rate through the left-hand port (female) (Multi Function model only) varies. SVL97-2...
Page 47: Aux Electrical Mode Change Switch (Option)
• Make sure to close the cover when not activating the hydraulic quick-hitch. 1. By moving the hydraulic-quick-switch to the (lock) mark, the hydraulic quick-hitch get locked. After cylinder is moved to locked position, always check to be sure both pins are engaged to the attachment. SVL97-2...
Page 48: Pedal And Levers
CONTROL PEDALS, LEVERS, AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET PEDAL AND LEVERS CONTROL PEDALS, LEVERS, AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET (1) Left control (traveling) lever (3) Armrest (6) Electrical outlet (2) Right control (front operating) (4) Seat (7) Accelerator pedal lever (5) Engine speed control dial SVL97-2...
Page 49: Safety Features
When the operator sits on the operator's seat and lower HOW TO CHECK THE BACK-UP the armrests, the hydraulic system can be unlocked. ALARM 1. Start the engine. SVL97-2...
Page 50: How To Use The Forced Lift Arms Lowering Device
HOW TO USE THE FORCED LIFT ARMS LOWERING DEVICE 2. If clear, engage hydraulics and start to reverse. Alarms should sound. If not, check by your KUBOTA dealer. HOW TO USE THE FORCED LIFT ARMS LOWERING DEVICE 1. Start the engine.
Page 51: Exhaust Aftertreatment Device
DPF, the engine may automatically stop. DIESEL-PARTICULATE-FILTER DPF regeneration system (DPF) DEVICE On the Kubota CTL, the ECU prompts the DPF- regeneration cycle. When starting the engine, auto- The catalyst-containing-DPF-device has the following regeneration-mode is set by default. When all the two functions.
Page 52 • The DPF regeneration usually takes about the following times. DPF regeneration time 15 minutes to 20 minutes The DPF regeneration time depends, however, on the outside air temperature, exhaust gas temperature and filter PM level. • Do not interrupt the DPF regeneration cycle unnecessarily. SVL97-2...
Page 53: Scr (Selective Catalytic Reduction) System
(A) Exhaust gas before purification (2) Mixing pipe (6) DEF (AdBlue) pump (B) Exhaust gas after purification (3) Diesel particulate filter (DPF) (7) Coolant valve (C) Coolant flow (4) DEF (AdBlue) injector (8) DEF (AdBlue) tank (D) DEF (AdBlue) flow SVL97-2...
Page 54: Def (Adblue)
• Use DEF (AdBlue) that conforms to ISO 22241. (AdBlue) tank. NOTE : • Purchasing DEF (AdBlue) from a KUBOTA Dealer • In North America, the high-grade NOx reducing is recommended. The product is also available at agent (aqueous urea solution) is sold under the gas stations, truck stops and specialty shops.
Page 55: Warning Display When The Remaining Amount Of Def (Adblue) Is Low
SCR (SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION) SYSTEM EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT DEVICE the engine if the DEF (AdBlue) is contaminated with diesel fuel. Consult your KUBOTA Dealer immediately. • The warranty does not cover failures caused by adding or mixing anything other than DEF (AdBlue) into the DEF (AdBlue) tank.
Page 56: Storing Purchased Def (Adblue)
30 minutes, consult your below -11 ℃. The quality of DEF (AdBlue) will not local Kubota dealer. In order to avoid the be affected even if frozen. Thaw the DEF (AdBlue) aforementioned error, it is recommended that you before use.
Page 57: Disposing Def (Adblue)
DEF (AdBlue). screen even after restarting the engine several • Turn the starter switch to [STOP] position when times, consult your local KUBOTA Dealer. replacing the DEF (AdBlue). • When draining and refilling the DEF (AdBlue) in 13.
Page 58: Def (Adblue) Quality Warning Lamp
The DEF (AdBlue) is automatically thawed while the engine is running. While thawing, output may be limited to protect the SCR system. (See Precautions when using in cold regions on page SVL97-2...
Page 59: Air Conditioner
The air flow in the cab and the fresh air flow into the cab flow is shown in the following figure. Front air outlet port (1) Inlet selector knob (A) Fresh air inlet position (B) Inside air recirculation posi- tion (C) Fresh air inlet SVL97-2...
Page 60: Air Control Vent
(C) Windshield toward the windshield. (D) Foot area (E) Chest area (F) Closed HOW TO USE THE CONTROL PANEL (1) Air-conditioner switch with (2) Temperature control lever indicator light (3) Blower switch SVL97-2...
Page 61: Operating The Control Panel
NOTE : • In summer, when the heater is not used, keep temperature-control-lever cool (rightmost) position. Otherwise, hot air will raise the temperature in the cab. Dehumidifying-heating 1. Press and turn on the air-conditioner-switch. SVL97-2...
Page 62: Operation
1. Move the wiper/washer switch to the wiper position when the starter key is in [RUN] position. The wiper starts. 2. Further push on the wiper/washer switch to the wiper position when spraying the cleaning fluid. The washer system will also be activated. SVL97-2...
Page 63 (2) Lock lever Closing the cab door from outside 2. Pull the handles slightly upward and toward 1. Before closing, unlock the cab door in place by yourself to let the cab door slide inward. moving both lock pins to inside. SVL97-2...
Page 64: Opening And Closing The Side Cab Window [Closed Cab Model]
• If the engine does not start in 10 seconds, window to open it to the rear or to the front. please wait 20 seconds or more, before 2. To close the side window, slide it forward or restarting. backward until the lock snaps into the window frame. SVL97-2...
Page 65: Starting The Engine
3. Make sure that the marks appear on the instrument panel. If not, the system is malfunctioned. Contact your local KUBOTA dealer. (1) Left control (traveling) lever (3) Armrest (2) Right (front operating) lever Start the engine in the following manner: 1.
Page 66: Checking The Machine After Starting The Engine
SCR system stops. This is to prevent • If any preceding conditions occur, check the damage to the system device. machine and consult your local KUBOTA • Do not refill with DEF (AdBlue) before the dealer for service of the machine.
Page 67: Starting The Engine With An Auxiliary Battery
Pay attention to the oil-change intervals and complete them sooner than later. See Changing the engine oil on page 112 for more details on the oil-change intervals. SVL97-2...
Page 68: Start Of The Machine
Within the green band of the ride indicator, there is the following height adjustment for any operator. Height adjustment 60 mm Tilt adjustment 1. Pull the backrest-tilt-adjust-lever in the direction of unlock (D) and move the backrest to the desired angle. SVL97-2...
Page 69: How To Use The Seat Belt
2.3 How to use the armrest 3.1 Traveling forward and backward 1. Move the armrests to the raised position to lock out To move forward the hydraulic and electric systems. 1. Push the left control (traveling) lever forward. SVL97-2...
Page 70: Turning The Machine
• Make sure that the bucket or attachment is lowered on the ground. 4.1 How to use pivot turn To turn the machine forward to the left 1. Tilt the left control (traveling) lever forward to the left. SVL97-2...
Page 71: How To Use Spin Turn
(1) Left control (traveling) lever (A) Tilt (B) Forward to the right (1) Left control (traveling) lever (A) Tilt (B) Right To turn machine backward to the right 1. Tilt the left control (traveling) lever backward to the right. SVL97-2...
Page 72: Operating The Lift Arms
2. Remove the front attachment. To raise the lift arms 3. Stop the engine. 1. Pull the right-control-lever (front-operating-lever) 4. Ask the second person to remove the lift-arm- backward. stopper from the storage position. SVL97-2...
Page 73: Operating The Bucket
Do not allow any gap in both locations input full raise control, and lift arms lowering top and bottom of the lift-arm-stopper. will cease. To roll the bucket back 1. Tilt the right-control-lever (front-operating-lever) to the left. SVL97-2...
Page 74 NOTE : • To stop the bucket operation, return the right- control-lever (front-operating-lever) neutral position. (1) Right control lever (front op- (A) Tilt erating lever) (B) Roll back To dump the bucket 1. Tilt the right-control-lever (front-operating-lever) to the right. SVL97-2...
Page 75: Auxiliary Hydraulic
(See Starting the engine on page 59 and Start of the machine on page 62) (1) Male coupler (small) [A] High-Flow model 2. Press the hydraulic-unlock-switch. (2) Female coupler (small) (3) Male case drain coupler (4) Male coupler (large) (5) Female coupler (large) SVL97-2...
Page 76 NOTE : • The oil flow rate responds to the tilt of the AUX-port-variable-switch. • Press the AUX-hold-switch, and the oil continues to flow at its highest flow rate. To interrupt the oil flow, press AUX-hold-switch again. SVL97-2...
Page 77: Auxiliary Port Operation [High-Flow Model Only]
(1) Memory number (3) Flow volume (2) Lever side (right side) (4) Lever side (left side) NOTE : – When turning the starter key to the [RUN] position, the action mode will return to the last action mode used. SVL97-2...
Page 78: Setting The Maximum Flow Volume
Press the display-selector-switch for a long time again. (1) User setting switch (A) Press user setting switch to (2) Display selector switch decrease the volume. (3) Max. flow volume value (B) Press display selector switch to increase the volume. SVL97-2...
Page 79: Aux Port Max. Flow Volume
Determine limit level with combined Each time the AUX port switch is pressed, operations of attachments in mind. the display changes from action mode 1, action mode 2 to normal mode in this order. SVL97-2...
Page 80: Aux Port (Lh And Rh) Maximum Flow Volume Setting Flow Chart
(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) Lighting or blinking SVL97-2...
Page 81: Operating The Attachment Control Device (Option)
• AUX 3rd func. is momentary action. • AUX electrical mode change is alternate action. (1) Ref. no. 1 (5) Ref. no. 5 (2) Ref. no. 2 (6) Ref. no. 6 (3) Ref. no. 3 (7) Ref. no. 7 (4) Ref. no. 4 SVL97-2...
Page 82: Quick-Hitch
5. When the attachment is properly seated in the tilt cylinders. saddle of the attachment and against the front of the quick-hitch mounting plate, turn off the engine and set the parking brake. 6. Push the quick-hitch levers to the fully locked position. SVL97-2...
Page 83 4. Pull the quick-hitch lever up to the unlocked position to release the lock pins. 5. While sitting in the machine operator's seat, start the engine and slowly move the right-control-lever (front-operating-lever) to the dump position until the attachment is pushed away from the quick-hitch. SVL97-2...
Page 84: How To Use The Hydraulic Quick-Hitch
(1) Hydraulic quick-hitch switch (A) Unlock position (B) Lock position (1) Quick-hitch 5. When the attachment is properly seated in the saddle of the attachment and against the front of SVL97-2...
Page 85 6. Lower the lift arms so that the quick-hitch mounting • Do not operate the machine or attachment plate clears the saddle of the attachment. unless all of the preceding conditions are 7. Back the machine away from the attachment slowly. met. SVL97-2...
Page 86: Machine Precaution
• Never scoop or grade areas while the tilt cylinders are fully extended. Extremely heavy loads apply excessive traction force to the bucket cylinders and can cause damage. Avoid loads that are too heavy. SVL97-2...
Page 87: Precautions When Traveling On Inclines
110) • Never allow the main body of the machine to become submerged in water or sand. Contact your KUBOTA Dealer or Service Outlet if the main body of the machine is exposed to water. (A) With bucket full (B) With bucket empty 4.
Page 88: Prohibited Actions For The Machine
Navigating, turning, and moving the machine over sharp material may damage or break the tracks. • When traveling on riverbeds and other areas where loose gravel can get into the tracks, gravel can cause the tracks to slip off or become damaged. SVL97-2...
Page 89: Lifting
• Disengagement of the load can cause severe injury or death. The use of a hook with a safety latch or other master link device does not preclude inadvertent detachment of a slack sling load from the hook or master link. Visually SVL97-2...
Page 90 • Locations to apply the pads (1) Hook (A) LH – Cab top (2) Lifting fixture mount (Rear tie (B) RH down point) – Lift arm – Track – Track frames SVL97-2...
Page 91 • Never put yourself around the machine when it is lifted. • Never lift the machine with person in operator station or on the attachment. Procedure for lifting the machine 1. Lift the machine slowly and vertically. 2. Move the machine slowly into place. SVL97-2...
Page 92: Transporting
7. If the bucket or attachment is installed, avoid the bucket or attachment contact with ramps during travel. 8. Once the machine is loaded, lower the bucket or attachment completely. 9. Stop the engine, remove the key, and set the parking brake. SVL97-2...
Page 93: Towing An Operable Machine
Therefore it may be necessary to use the alternate front center tie-down for securement of the machine. Use two separate straps or chains as shown in the following figure and secure the attachment with a separate strap or chain. Consult SVL97-2...
Page 94: Towing An Inoperable Machine
TOWING AN INOPERABLE MACHINE WARNING To avoid personal injury or death: • Towing an inoperable machine will damage the hydraulic drive or track system. Contact your local KUBOTA dealer for towing an inoperable machine. SVL97-2...
Page 95: Maintenance
Periodically check and – The paints, coatings and platings may peel maintain your machine, and you will find in the long run away. that the jobs can be finished earlier and more economically. SVL97-2...
Page 96: Maintenance Intervals
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ every 500 hrs ◎ Hydraulic oil filter replace ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ every 500 hrs [Closed cab model only] clean ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ every 500 hrs Front window roller (Continued) SVL97-2...
Page 97 When using biodiesel, check the maintenance requirements of biodiesel fuel as the intervals will change in some of the items. When using a hydraulic hammer, change hydraulic oil and return filter according to the table on Changing the hydraulic oil including replacing the suction filter and the return filter in the hydraulic tank on page 117. SVL97-2...
Page 98 MAINTENANCE Clean and replace the air cleaner element more frequently if used under dusty conditions. When the filter is very dirty from dusty conditions, replace the filter. Consult your local KUBOTA dealer for this service. Air-conditioner Hour meter indicator Ref.
Page 99: Opening And Closing Of Components
(A) Pull (1) Stay rod 3. Detaching the radiator and the oil cooler WARNING To avoid personal injury or death: (2) Rear door • Always stop the engine and remove the key before checking the radiator and the oil cooler. SVL97-2...
Page 100: Where To Keep The Operator's Manual
Before positioning the radiator and oil cooler back in place, secure the radiator hose to the stay so that the hose does not get caught between the shroud and the engine. (1) Operator's manual storage (2) Storage space SVL97-2...
Page 101: Tilting Up The Cab
2. Set the armrest to the raised position. 3. Remove the stopper pin from rear of the machine and remove the lock bolts from the front of the machine. (1) Cab (A) Fig [A] (B) Raise SVL97-2...
Page 102 1. Remove the stopper pin. 2. Support release latching mechanism. (1) Latching mechanism (A) Release 3. Lower the cab slowly all the way down. 4. Tighten the lock bolts with correct tightening torque, and reinsert the stopper pin into the storage position. SVL97-2...
Page 103: Discharging Mud From Operator Cab And Main Frame
• The plate on the bottom of the main frame may safety device. get heavy with accumulated mud. In case plate • Check the diesel-particulate-filter (DPF) muffler. of the bottom of the main frame suddenly falls, • Check the condition of the safety labels. SVL97-2...
Page 104: Checking The Coolant Level
• Do not fill with dirty or salty water. 3. Checking the fuel level WARNING To avoid personal injury or death: • Stop the engine and remove the key before fueling. • Do not smoke while fueling. • Tighten the fuel cap after refueling. SVL97-2...
Page 105: Checking The Def (Adblue) Level And Adding The Fluid
(See Fuel gauge indicator on page 31) Purchasing DEF (AdBlue) from a KUBOTA Dealer is recommended. The product is also available at gas stations, truck stops and specialty shops. Use an ISO 22241 compliant product.
Page 106: Checking The Engine Oil Level
Consult your • After stopping the engine and remove the key, KUBOTA Dealer immediately. wait five minutes, then check the oil level. Park • The warranty does not cover failures caused the machine on level ground.
Page 107: Checking The Hydraulic Oil Level
Lift arm linkage 1 place Link 1 1 place Bucket link pin 1 place Control link 2 places Lift arm cylinder boss 2 places Tilt cylinder boss 2 places Quick-hitch pin 1 place (2) Hydraulic tank cap (Oil filling port) SVL97-2...
Page 108: Checking The Radiator And The Oil Cooler
• If water-separator-error-code “E:9120” damaged. Pay attention not to damage the appears on the meter panel, immediately drain fins of the radiator and oil cooler. the water separator. 1. Open the rear door. SVL97-2...
Page 109: Checking The Evacuator Valve
2. Get rid of large particles of dust and dirt. WARNING To avoid personal injury or death: • Before checking or cleaning the DPF muffler, stop the engine and wait long enough until it is cooled down. (1) Evacuator valve SVL97-2...
Page 110: Checking The Washer Liquid [Closed Cab Model]
Half filled of the washer-liquid-tank about 0.8 liter 17. Checking the battery condition DANGER To avoid the possibility of a battery explosion: For refillable type battery, follow following instructions. SVL97-2...
Page 111 25 minutes and returns the DEF (AdBlue) in the piping to the DEF tank to prevent freezing and clogging. The SCR system may generate operating noise after the engine has stopped, but this is not a malfunction. SVL97-2...
Page 112: Cleaning The Fuel Tank Cap
(See ADJUSTING THE TRACKS on page 126) (2) Fuel tank cap (Back side) IMPORTANT : • If dust or dirt is stuck in the fuel tank cap, the fuel tank may fail to allow in air, possibly getting deformed. SVL97-2...
Page 113: Checking The Air Cleaner Element
(B) Front 4. Cleaning the air cleaner element Clearance between outer end of track roller 20 mm to 30 mm and track interior surface (A) WARNING To avoid personal injury or death: • Wear eye protection. SVL97-2...
Page 114: Cleaning The Evacuator Valve
• Do not tap-clean the element. The element may get deformed, which may adversely affect the 1. Checking the radiator hoses and air cleaner performance. the clamps Check the water hoses for proper connection. WARNING To avoid personal injury or death: SVL97-2...
Page 115: Checking The Fuel Line And The Intake Air Line
• After servicing, make sure to replace the belt cover in its original position. IMPORTANT : • If the engine is run with a loose alternator belt, the belt could slip and cause insufficient battery charging. Check V-belt tension regularly. SVL97-2...
Page 116: Checking And Adjusting The Air-Conditioner Belt Tension [Closed Cab Model]
2. Remove mud, leaves, and any debris from the (4) Alternator inside of the main frame. (5) V-belt 3. After adjustment of the V-belt tension, tighten all the bolts. 4. Replace the V-belt if worn out, cracked, or torn. SVL97-2...
Page 117: Replacing The Air Cleaner Element
(3000 hours). • Use KUBOTA genuine inner and outer element. WARNING • Do not blow air to clean the case inside. It To avoid personal injury or death: allows dust come into the inner element. • When removing and attaching the inner-air- •...
Page 118: Checking The Air-Conditioner Condenser
To avoid personal injury or death: (1) Drain plug (2) Under cover • Stop the engine and remove the key. • Allow the engine and radiator to cool down 3. Re-tighten the drain plug, and attach the under completely before attempting maintenance on cover. SVL97-2...
Page 119: Replacing The Engine Oil Filter Cartridge
Let the engine run for approx. five min. and make sure that the low-fuel-warning-light does not light up. The engine oil level is reduced by the amount of the filter capacity after the engine is started. It is necessary to add the engine oil. SVL97-2...
Page 120: Cleaning The Fuel Pump Filter
2. Cleaning the fuel pump filter WARNING To avoid personal injury or death: • Keep fire away. 1. Set the shutoff-valve of the water separator to the close position. (See Replacing the water separator filter element on page 113) SVL97-2...
Page 121: Replacing The Fuel Filter Cartridge
1. Tilt the radiator. (6) Gasket (7) Filter 2. Remove the water warning sensor harness. (8) Gasket 3. Remove the fuel-filter-cartridge with the filter (9) Pump body wrench. (10) Slot end (11) Pin 4. Attach the water warning sensor harness. SVL97-2...
Page 122: Changing The Drive Unit Oil
4. Tighten the cap of the filter cover. 4. Fill the drive unit with the gear oil through the oil- filler-port. Fill the gear oil until it overflows out of the oil inspection port. Use prescribed gear oil SAE 90. (1) Breather filter SVL97-2...
Page 123: Replacing The Hydraulic Oil Filter
8. Cleaning the front window roller [Closed cab model only] (1) Drain plug (2) Cover Consult your local KUBOTA dealer for cleaning the 4. Loosen the bolt, and remove the tank cover. front window roller. 5. Remove the suction filter and replace with new one.
Page 124: Hydraulic Oil Check With The Hydraulic Hammers
100 Hrs. more every 200 Hrs. 3. Adjusting the engine valve clearance Consult your local KUBOTA dealer for adjusting the engine valve clearance. 4. Replacing the front window roller [Closed cab model only] (1) Plug Consult your local KUBOTA dealer for replacing the front window roller.
Page 125: Checking The Pcv (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) Valve
3. Checking the PCV (positive adversely affects the DPF performance. crankcase ventilation) valve Consult your local KUBOTA dealer to clean up the DPF. Consult your local KUBOTA dealer for checking the PCV valve. 3.1 When the DEF (AdBlue) tank is frozen If the DEF (AdBlue) tank is icy, the DPF regeneration 4.
Page 126: Checking The Def (Adblue) Injector
5. Checking the DEF (AdBlue) (1) Frame cover injector Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for checking the DEF (AdBlue) injector. EVERY 8000 SERVICE HOURS Carry out all 50, 100, 200, 250, 500, 1000, and 2000 hour servicing at the same time.
Page 127: Checking The Exhaust Manifold For Cracks, Gas, Leakage, And Mounting Screw
2. If hoses and clamps are found worn or damaged, replace or repair them at once. oil separator (CCV heater) Consult your local KUBOTA dealer for checking the Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for checking the air-conditioner pipes and hoses.
Page 128: Replacing The Fuel Hose
3. Replacing the fuel hose 1. Replace the hoses and clamps according to Checking the fuel line and the intake air line on page 109. (1) Fuel lines (2) Fuel drain line SVL97-2...
Page 129: Replacing The Intake Air Line
(earlier than 2 years). Consult your local KUBOTA dealer for replacing the pipes and hoses of the air-conditioner. 1. Replace the radiator hoses according to the following figure.
Page 130: Replacing The Diesel-Particulate-Filter (Dpf) Differential Pressure Sensor Rubber Piping (Front And Back)
1. If the error code [E:9120] of the water separator appears on the meter panel, immediately drain the Consult your local KUBOTA dealer for the DPF- water separator according to the detailed procedure differential-pressure-sensor-rubber-piping (front in Draining the water separator on page 102.
Page 131 SERVICING AS REQUIRED MAINTENANCE • Cleaning the display screen with alkaline, acidic, or organic solvents such as alcohol or benzene can damage the screen. SVL97-2...
Page 132: Track
(B) Front turning over. Clearance between outer end of track roller a. Put the machine on the jack stand. 20 mm to 30 mm and track interior surface (A) SVL97-2...
Page 133 2. Additionally follow the following points when adjusting rubber tracks. • Check track tension 50 hours after initial use and readjust if necessary. • Check and adjust thereafter every 50 service hours. IMPORTANT : • Clean the track after every use. SVL97-2...
Page 134: Fuse
ECU (AC) 20 A Fuel pump Control element Arm harness 20 A Electrical outlet 15 A Attachments-1 Attachments-2 20 A Air ride seat 20 A (1) Cover (3) Fuse box 2 (2) Fuse box 1 Backup alarm Engine ECU(AC) Telematics SVL97-2...
Page 135: Electrical Outlet
Protected circuit Capacity Max power is less than 120 W. If you need another auxiliary electric, contact your Blower motor 20 A KUBOTA dealer for details. Wiper 15 A Compressor clutch 10 A NOTE : • The fuses of No. 16 and No. 17 are not set at the factory.
Page 136: Replacing The Bolted Slow Blow Fuse
5. Replacing the bolted slow blow fuse 1. Disconnect the negative cord of the battery. 2. Remove the slow-blow-fuse-case. (1) Slow blow fuse case 3. Open the slow-blow-fuse-case-cap and the cover, and then remove the bolts and draw out the bolted- slow-blow-fuse. SVL97-2...
Page 137: Troubleshooting
Add the hydraulic oil to the prescribed level. Lift arms, bucket, or drive Leakages of the hoses and / or the • Replace the hose and/or the joint. Hydraulic System unit power is too low. joints Clogged oil filter • Replace the oil filter. (Continued) SVL97-2...
Page 138 • Adjust the track accordingly. • Check the error code number of LIST OF THE ER- mark appears in the Electric system Electric system is malfunctioning. ROR CODE NUMBERS on page 133 and contact instrument panel. your local dealer. SVL97-2...
Page 139: List Of The Error Code Numbers
The hydraulic quick-hitch sys- Hydraulic quick-hitch sys- tem is not turned on. Immediately contact your lo- E:015 The other functions of the cal dealer. machine are still operative. (Continued) SVL97-2...
Page 140 Requirement for the DPF Immediately contact your lo- ◎ E:9003 but unable to start the DPF regeneration. cal dealer. regeneration. Requirement for the DPF Immediately contact your lo- ◎ E:9004 You must replace the DPF. replacement. cal dealer. (Continued) SVL97-2...
Page 141 Sensor voltage system ○ cal dealer. Immediately contact your lo- E:9110 Main relay system cal dealer. Atmospheric pressure Immediately contact your lo- E:9112 ○ sensor system cal dealer. Immediately contact your lo- ◎ E:9113 EGR valve system cal dealer. (Continued) SVL97-2...
Page 142 Immediately contact your lo- ◎ E:9124 cal dealer. Immediately contact your lo- ◎ E:9125 HP5 system cal dealer. Mass air flow sensor sys- Immediately contact your lo- E:9200 ○ cal dealer. Immediately contact your lo- E:9203 Intake air throttle cal dealer. (Continued) SVL97-2...
Page 143 Check to see if any air-intake hose is disconnected and if the air-cleaner-element is Engine air intake system clogged. ◎ ◎ E:9305 (poor air intake) If the error code number still appears, imme- “E:9305” diately contact your local dealer. (Continued) SVL97-2...
Page 144 “E:9503” Low or Empty diately contact your local dealer. Add the DEF (AdBlue). And then if the error code DEF (AdBlue) Tank Level: ◎ ◎ E:9504 is not solved, imme- “E:9504” Leakage diately contact your local dealer. (Continued) SVL97-2...
Page 145 Immediately contact your lo- ◎ ◎ E:9526 ACU FLASH ROM cal dealer. Immediately contact your lo- ◎ ◎ E:9527 EGR system error (ACU) cal dealer. Other failures for SCR Immediately contact your lo- E:9550 ○ ○ system cal dealer. (Continued) SVL97-2...
Page 146 (SCR system) use the E:95xx error solution. tion. SCR system error, engine Engine power limited To resolve this error code, ◎ ◎ E:9602 power is limited during opera- (SCR system) use the E:95xx error solution. tion. SVL97-2...
Page 147: Cold Weather
• The anti-freeze acts as an anti-corrosive, it is not necessary to add an additive to the water and antifreeze mixture. • See Checking the coolant level on page 98 for radiator fill volumes. • See Starting the engine under cold conditions on page 60. SVL97-2...
Page 148: Long Storage
For added safety, ask your If you have to keep the machine outdoors, follow KUBOTA dealer to replace the following important the following procedure. component parts. a. Lay out wooden planks on even ground.
Page 149 DPF differential pressure sensor rubber 4000 hours piping (front and back) Suction pipe downstream the AFS (air- flow-sensor) Boost sensor pressure rubber piping Intake air line To prevent serious damage to the hydraulic system, use only a KU- BOTA genuine hydraulic hose. SVL97-2...
Page 150: Recommended Oils
SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30, SAE 15W-40 0 ℃ to 25 ℃ SAE 20 or SAE 10W-30, SAE 15W-40 Below 0 ℃ SAE 10W or SAE 10W-30 – See the following table for the suitable API classification engine oil and the fuel. SVL97-2...
Page 151 • Filters must trap fuel and lubricant sulfate additives (Zn, Pb, Na, K, Ca, Mg, Cu, Ba, P, etc.) as ash during combustion. You must control the fuel carefully to prevent the additives being mixed into fuel such as the fuel tank anti-oxidants, the water remover, the antifreeze, and so on. SVL97-2...
Page 152: 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 153: Appendices
MAIN DIMENSIONS OF THE MACHINE APPENDICES APPENDICES MAIN DIMENSIONS OF THE MACHINE SVL97-2...
Page 154 1610 mm NOTE : • Dimensions are based on the machine with Kubota standard bucket. (2032 mm HD bucket. No teeth, side cutters, and bolt-on cutting edge.) • Dimensions are based on the machine with Kubota standard rubber track. (Track width: 450 mm) •...
Page 155: Index
71 before starting the machine........97 dealer service..............25 DEF (AdBlue).............. 48 adding..............49 back-up alarm adding in the DEF (AdBlue) tank......99 checking..............43 checking quality...........120 battery charge warning light........33 disposing............... 51 battery condition............104 draining..............49 Biodiesel fuel (BDF)..........146 SVL97-2...
Page 156 117 DPF (diesel-particulate-filter) differential pressure replacing..............118 sensor rubber piping (front and back) fuel filter cartridge replacing..............124 replacing..............115 DPF (diesel-particulate-filter) muffler fuel gauge indicator.............31 checking.............. 103 fuel hose DPF (diesel-particulate-filter) regeneration indicator...34 replacing..............122 drive unit oil fuel level change..............116 check..............98 SVL97-2...
Page 157 AUX electrical control switch......40,41 checking.............. 118 inner air filter cleaning............... 111 parking brake switch........... 37 instrument panel............30 parking brake warning light......... 32 intake air line parking on an incline........... 81 checking.............. 109 parking the machine............10 checking for air leaks.......... 121 replacing..............123 SVL97-2...
Page 158 17 troubleshooting care............... 24 engine and other systems........131 SCR (selective catalytic reduction) system turbocharger adding DEF (AdBlue)..........49 checking.............. 119 DEF (AdBlue)............48 DEF (AdBlue) level gauge........48 DEF (AdBlue) quality warning lamp...... 52 disposing DEF (AdBlue)........51 SVL97-2...
Page 159 25 washer liquid [closed cab model] checking.............. 104 water separator drain..............102 draining in case warning against water of the fuel filter............... 124 water separator filter element replacing..............113 wiper/washer switch [closed cab model]..... 56 working light switch............. 38 SVL97-2...

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