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TO THE READER This Workshop Manual tells the servicing personnel about the mechanism, servicing and maintenance of KUBOTA Front Loader LA434. It contains 4 parts: "Information", "General", "Mechanism" and "Servicing". Information This section primarily contains information below. • Safety First •...
INFORMATION LA434, WSM 1. SAFETY FIRST SAFETY FIRST • This symbol, the industry's "Safety Alert Symbol", is used throughout this manual and on labels on the machine itself to warn of the possibility of personal injury. Read these instructions carefully.
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INFORMATION LA434, WSM OPERATE SAFELY • Do not use the machine after you consume alcohol or medication or when you are tired. • Put on applicable clothing and safety equipment. • Use applicable tools only. Do not use alternative tools or parts.
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INFORMATION LA434, WSM KEEP A GOOD AIRFLOW IN THE WORK AREA • If the engine is in operation, make sure that the area has good airflow. Do not operate the engine in a closed area. The exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide.
INFORMATION LA434, WSM 2. SAFETY DECALS The following safety decals are installed on the machine. If a decal becomes damaged, illegible or is not on the machine, replace it. The decal part number is listed in the parts list. WSM000001INI0013US0...
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2. Clean danger, warning and caution labels with soap and water, 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.
INFORMATION LA434, WSM 4. SPECIFICATIONS Suitable Tractor LA434 Loader Model B2301, B2601 Tractor Model 9Y1211247INI0005US0 [1] LOADER SPECIFICATIONS Loader Model LA434 Tractor Model B2301, B2601 Wheel Base (WB) 1563 mm (61.5 in.) Front Tires 7-12 Rear Tires 11.2-16 Bore 45 mm (1.77 in.)
INFORMATION LA434, WSM [3] DIMENSIONAL AND OPERATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensional Specifications Loader Model LA434 Tractor Model B2301, B2601 Maximum lift height (To bucket pivot pin) 1995 mm (78.5 in.) Maximum lift height under level bucket 1853 mm (72.9 in.) Clearance with bucket dumped 1568 mm (61.7 in.)
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GENERAL CONTENTS 1. LOADER IDENTIFICATION ......................G-1 2. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS......................G-2 3. LUBRICANTS ..........................G-3 4. TIGHTENING TORQUES......................G-4 [1] GENERAL USE SCREWS, BOLTS AND NUTS ..............G-4 [2] STUD BOLTS ......................... G-4 [3] AMERICAN STANDARD SCREWS, BOLTS AND NUTS WITH UNC OR UNF THREADS ..........................
GENERAL LA434, WSM 1. LOADER IDENTIFICATION When contacting your local KUBOTA distributor, always specify front loader serial number (1). (1) Serial Number 9Y1211247GEG0001US0 KiSC issued 11, 2014 A...
• When it is necessary to use special tools, use KUBOTA special tools. Refer to the drawings when you make special tools that you do not use frequently.
Grease fittings Until grease overflows. Moly Ep type grease** NOTE • * KUBOTA original transmission hydraulic fluid. • ** "Extreme pressure" and containing Molybdenum disulfide is recommended. This grease may specify "Moly Ep" on it's label. 9Y1211247GEG0002US0 KiSC issued 11, 2014 A...
GENERAL LA434, WSM 4. TIGHTENING TORQUES Tighten screws, bolts and nuts whose tightening torques are not specified in this Workshop Manual according to the table below. WSM000001GEG0118US0 [1] GENERAL USE SCREWS, BOLTS AND NUTS Indication on top of bolt No-grade or 4T 7T or Property class 8.8...
GENERAL LA434, WSM [3] AMERICAN STANDARD SCREWS, BOLTS AND NUTS WITH UNC OR UNF THREADS Grade SAE GR.5 SAE GR.8 Unit N·m kgf·m lbf·ft N·m kgf·m lbf·ft 11.7 to 15.7 1.20 to 1.60 8.63 to 11.5 16.3 to 19.7 1.67 to 2.00 12.0 to 14.6...
GENERAL LA434, WSM 5. MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST To keep the machine working in good condition as well as to avoid any accident and trouble, do periodic inspection and maintenance. Check the following points before use. Service Interval Check Points Reference page...
2. If the level is too low, add new oil to the prescribed level at the dipstick (2). IMPORTANT • Use only KUBOTA SUPER UDT fluid. • Use of other oils may damage the transmission or hydraulic system. Refer to "3. LUBRICANTS" on page G-3.
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GENERAL LA434, WSM Checking Hydraulic Hoses WARNING To avoid serious personal injury: • Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate skin, causing serious personal injury. Before disconnecting lines, be sure to relieve all pressure. Before applying pressure to the system, be sure all connections are tight and that lines, tubes, and hoses are not damaged.
GENERAL LA434, WSM [2] CHECK POINTS OF EVERY 10 HOURS Greasing 1. Inject grease in all grease fittings with a hand grease gun. [A] Quick Coupler Type (Option For LA504) 9Y1211247GEG0007US0 Lubricating 1. Lubricate joints of control lever linkage. 9Y1211247GEG0008US0...
GENERAL LA434, WSM [3] CHECK POINTS OF EVERY 50 HOURS Checking Main Frame Mounting Bolts and Nuts Torque CAUTION • Never operate front loader with a loose main frame. • Any time bolts and nuts are loosened, retighten to specified torque.
FRONT LOADER LA434, WSM 1. HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT (1) Bucket Control Valve (4) Boom Cylinder P Port From Pump (2) Control Valve Assembly (5) Boom Control Valve T Port To Three Points Hydraulic (3) Bucket Cylinder PB: PB Port System 9Y1211247FLM0001US0...
FRONT LOADER LA434, WSM 2. CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY [1] STRUCTURE (1) Inlet and Outlet Section (5) Spool P Port B1: B1 Port (2) Boom Control Valve (6) Spool T Port B2: B2 Port (3) Bucket Control Valve A1: A1 Port...
FRONT LOADER LA434, WSM [2] OPERATION Control Lever at "NEUTRAL" Position (1) Boom Control Section (5) PB Passage 1 T Port B1: B1 Port (2) Bucket Control Section (6) PB Passage 2 P Port B2: B2 Port (3) Spool (7) Load Check Valve...
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FRONT LOADER LA434, WSM Control Lever at "UP" Position (1) Boom Control Section (5) Neutral Passage 1 P Port B1: B1 Port (To Boom Cylinder) (2) Bucket Control Section (6) Load Check Valve T Port PB: PB Port (3) Spool...
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FRONT LOADER LA434, WSM Control Lever at "DOWN" Position (1) Boom Control Section (5) Neutral Passage 1 P Port B1: B1 Port (2) Bucket Control Section (6) Load Check Valve T Port (From Boom Cylinder) (3) Spool (7) Passage 1...
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FRONT LOADER LA434, WSM Control Lever at "FLOATING" Position (1) Boom Control Section (5) Detent Mechanism P Port B1: B1 Port (2) Bucket Control Section (6) Neutral Passage 1 T Port PB: PB Port (3) Spool (7) Boom Cylinder A1: A1 Port...
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FRONT LOADER LA434, WSM Control Lever at "ROLL-BACK" Position (1) Boom Control Section (6) PB Passage 2 P Port B2: B2 Port (2) Bucket Control Section (7) Load Check Valve T Port (To Bucket Cylinder) (3) PB Passage 1 (8) Passage 2...
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FRONT LOADER LA434, WSM Control Lever at "DUMP 1" Position (1) Boom Control Section (6) PB Passage 2 P Port A2: A2 Port (2) Bucket Control Section (7) Load Check Valve T Port (To Bucket Cylinder) (3) PB Passage 1...
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FRONT LOADER LA434, WSM Control Lever at "DUMP 2" Position (1) Boom Control Section (6) PB Passage 2 P Port A2: A2 Port (2) Bucket Control Section (7) Load Check Valve T Port (To Bucket Cylinder) (3) PB Passage 1...
FRONT LOADER LA434, WSM 3. 3RD. FUNCTION VALVE (OPTION) [1] HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT The hydraulic circuit and structure of the 3rd. function valve is shown in the picture. (1) Hydraulic Pump A Port (2) 3rd. Function Valve B Port Assembly Pump Port (3) 3rd.
FRONT LOADER LA434, WSM [2] SOLENOID VALVE OPERATION "NEUTRAL" Position (Neither Activation Button Switch A nor B is Pushed) (1) Spring (7) Front Hydraulic Valve Main A Port PB: Power Beyond Port (2) Spool Switch B Port Tank Port (3) Spring...
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FRONT LOADER LA434, WSM When Pressing the Activation Button Switch A (1) Coil (5) Activation Button Switch B A Port (To Implement) (a) Low Pressure Oil (2) Spool (6) Activation Button Switch A B Port (From Implement) (b) High Pressure Oil...
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FRONT LOADER LA434, WSM When Pressing the Activation Button Switch B (1) Spool (5) Activation Button Switch B A Port (From Implement) (a) Low Pressure Oil (2) Coil (6) Activation Button Switch A B Port (To Implement) (b) High Pressure Oil...
RB ..Red / Black YR .... Yellow / Red Br ..Brown WB ..White / Black YB .... Yellow / Black The electrical diagram used in LA434 is shown in the above electrical diagram. 9Y1211247FLM0014US0 1-M14 KiSC issued 11, 2014 A...
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SERVICING CONTENTS 1. TROUBLESHOOTING.........................1-S1 2. SERVICING SPECIFICATIONS ....................1-S3 3. TIGHTENING TORQUES......................1-S4 4. DISMOUNTING FRONT LOADER FROM TRACTOR ..............1-S5 5. CHECKING, DISASSEMBLING AND SERVICING ..............1-S7 [1] CHECKING AND ADJUSTING....................1-S7 (1) 3rd. Function Solenoid Valve (Option)................1-S8 [2] DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING ................1-S10 (1) Removing Front Loader Control Valve Assembly............1-S10 (2) Disassembling Front Loader Control Valve and Relief Valve........1-S11 (3) Bucket, Boom and Hydraulic Cylinder ................1-S12 (4) Removing Side Frame, Front Guard and Main Frame ..........1-S13...
FRONT LOADER LA434, WSM 3. TIGHTENING TORQUES Tightening torques of screws, bolts and nuts on the table below are especially specified. (For general use screws, bolts and nuts: Refer to "4. TIGHTENING TORQUES" on page G-4.) Item N·m kgf·m lbf·ft...
FRONT LOADER LA434, WSM 4. DISMOUNTING FRONT LOADER FROM TRACTOR IMPORTANT • When dismounting the loader, park the tractor on flat and hard ground, apply the parking brake. • When starting the engine or using the hydraulic control valve, always sit on the operator's seat.
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FRONT LOADER LA434, WSM Hoses 1. Slowly release all hydraulic pressure by moving the hydraulic control lever in all directions. 2. Disconnect the four hoses with quick couplers at the control valve and place them on the right side of the boom.
FRONT LOADER LA434, WSM 5. CHECKING, DISASSEMBLING AND SERVICING [1] CHECKING AND ADJUSTING 3-Points Hitch Relief Valve Setting Pressure 1. Install the adaptor. Then connect the cable and the pressure gauge to the adaptor (Size 1/4). 2. Start the engine and set the engine speed at 2800 min (rpm).
FRONT LOADER LA434, WSM (1) 3rd. Function Solenoid Valve (Option) 3rd. Function Solenoid Valve 1. Disconnect the 2P connector (2). 2. Perform the following checks. (1) 3rd. Function Solenoid Valve (2) 2P Connector 1) 3rd. Function Solenoid Valve 1. Measure the resistance with an ohmmeter between 1 terminal and 2 terminal.
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FRONT LOADER LA434, WSM ON – OFF Switch (Front Hydraulic Valve Main Switch) 1. Disconnect the ON – OFF switch connector. 2. Perform the following checks. (1) ON – OFF Switch (2) Front Loader Control Lever 1) ON – OFF Switch 1.
FRONT LOADER LA434, WSM [2] DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING (1) Removing Front Loader Control Valve Assembly Rear Wheel, Fender and Seat Under Cover 1. Place the disassembling stand under the transmission case. 2. Remove the rear wheel mounting nuts. 3. Remove the rear wheel, R.H. (6).
FRONT LOADER LA434, WSM (3) Bucket, Boom and Hydraulic Cylinder Bucket 1. Remove the pins (2) and remove the bucket (1). (1) Bucket (2) Pin 9Y1211247FLS0012US0 Hydraulic Cylinder and Hydraulic Hoses 1. Disconnect the hydraulic hoses (1). 2. Remove the pins and remove the bucket cylinders (4).
FRONT LOADER LA434, WSM (4) Removing Side Frame, Front Guard and Main Frame Side Frame 1. Disconnecting the loader assembly from the main frame. (See page 1-S5.) 2. Remove the pin (1) and remove the side frame (2) from the boom.
FRONT LOADER LA434, WSM (5) Disassembling Cylinder Rod and Cylinder Head Piston Rod Assembly 1. Drain hydraulic oil from the cylinder, and secure the tube end of the cylinder in a vise. 2. Remove the cylinder head (1) with the adjustable gland nut wrench (4).
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FRONT LOADER LA434, WSM Removing Piston Seal and O-ring 1. Remove the piston seal (2) and expander (3) from the piston (1). IMPORTANT • When installing the expander (3) and piston seal (2) to the piston (1), use the slide jig and correcting jig as shown in the figure.
FRONT LOADER LA434, WSM [3] SERVICING (1) Pin, Pin Hole and Piston Rod Clearance between Pin and Bushing or Pin Holes 1. Measure the pin O.D. with an outside micrometer. 2. Measure the pin holes I.D.with a cylinder gauge. 3. If the clearance exceeds the factory specifications, replace the pin or bushings.
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EDITOR : KUBOTA FARM & INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY SERVICE, LTD. 64, ISHIZU-KITAMACHI, SAKAI-KU, SAKAI-CITY, OSAKA, 590-0823, JAPAN PHONE : ( 81 ) 72-241-1129 : ( 81 ) 72-245-2484 E-mail : ks_g.ksos-pub@kubota.com Printed in Japan 2014. 11, S, EI, EI, engusa Code No.9Y111-12470...
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