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Kubota F2880 Operator's Manual

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Code No. K3614-6291-2
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KUBOTA Corporation 2007
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
FRONT MOWER
1BDAIAAAP0600
MODELS
F2880
F3680

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL FRONT MOWER MODELS F2880 F3680 ¥ 1BDAIAAAP0600 English (AUS) Code No. K3614-6291-2 PRINTED IN JAPAN © KUBOTA Corporation 2007...
  • Page 2 Front and rear sides are determined by facing in the them, however, are unified by one central commitment. direction of forward travel KUBOTA makes products which, taken on a national scale, are basic necessities. Products which are indispensable, products ROPS...

  • Page 3: Universal Symbols

    UNIVERSAL SYMBOLS As a guide to the operation of your machine, various universal symbols have been utilized on the instruments panels and controls. The symbols are shown below with an indication of their meaning. Safety Alert Symbol Remote Cylinder-Retract Diesel Fuel Remote Cylinder-Extend ‡...

  • Page 4: Safety First

    FOREWORD You are now the proud owner of a KUBOTA FRONT MOWER. This machine is a product of KUBOTA’s quality engineering and manufacturing. It is made of fine materials and under a rigid quality control system. It will give you long, satisfactory service.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS SAFE OPERATION ....................1 SERVICING OF MACHINE ..................1 SPECIFICATIONS....................... 2 IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS ..................4 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS..............5 MOWER MOUNTING ....................6 MOUNTING THE MOWER ..................6 DISMOUNTING THE MOWER DECK ..............7 MOWER TILT UP..................... 7 How To Tilt Up ........................
  • Page 6 CONTENTS Differential Lock Pedal....................20 STOPPING......................20 Stopping.......................... 20 CHECK DURING DRIVING ................... 20 Immediately Stop the Engine if: ..................20 Easy Checker (TM)......................20 Fuel Gauge ........................21 Hourmeter........................21 Coolant Temperature Gauge ..................21 Overheat Alarm....................... 22 PARKING ....................... 22 Parking..........................
  • Page 7 CONTENTS Changing Transmission Fluid ..................43 Replacing Transmission Oil Filter Cartridge ..............44 Cleaning Transmission Strainer..................45 Checking Radiator Hose and Clamp ................45 Changing Rear Axle Differential Case Fluid ..............45 Changing Rear Axle Gear Case Fluid ................46 Checking Hydraulic Hose ....................
  • Page 9 2. Pay special attention to the safety labels on the machine and mower. 3. KUBOTA recommends the use of a Roll Over Protective Structures (ROPS) and seat belt in almost all applications. This combination will reduce the risk of serious injury or death, should the machine be upset.
  • Page 10 Do not mow when bystanders are present in the 19. Use only attachments recommended by KUBOTA. mowing area. Use proper ballast to front or rear of machine to reduce 10. To reduce fire hazards, keep the engine exhaust area the risk of upsets.
  • Page 11 2. Wait until all moving components have completely downhill with HST pedal at neutral position. stopped before connecting, disconnecting, adjusting, cleaning, or servicing any PTO-driven equipment. 3. Use the PTO with KUBOTA approved attachments. The speed of the PTO is 2545 rpm at 3000 engine rpm.
  • Page 12 SAFE OPERATION 4. USING THE LIFT LINK 6. SERVICING 1. Use lift link only with authorized attachments designed 1. Before servicing the machine, park the machine on a for lift link usage. firm, level surface, set the parking brake, stop the 2.
  • Page 13 SAFE OPERATION 7. Keep first aid kit and fire extinguisher available at all 15. Always maintain the correct tire inflation pressure. Do times. not inflate tires above the recommended pressure 8. Disconnect the battery's negative (-) cable before shown in the Operator's Manual. working on or near electric components.
  • Page 14 SAFE OPERATION 19. Fluid escaping from pinholes may be invisible. Use a piece of cardboard or wood to search for suspected leaks: do not use hands. Use safety goggles or other eye protection. If injured by escaping fluid, see a medical doctor at once.
  • Page 15 SAFE OPERATION 8. DANGER, WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS...
  • Page 16 SAFE OPERATION...
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  • Page 18 SAFE OPERATION...
  • Page 19 2. Clean danger, warning and caution labels with soap and water, dry with 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 parts, make sure new label(s) is (are) attached in the same location(s) as the replaced component.

  • Page 21: Safe Operation

    When in need of parts or major service, be sure to see your local KUBOTA Dealer. When in need of parts, be prepared to give your dealer the machine and engine serial numbers.

  • Page 22: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Model F2880 F3680 Model D1105 - E2 - FM2-EU V1505 - E3 - FM3 Engine gross power (SAE) *1 kW (HP) 20.6 (28) 26.5 (36) Type Indirect Injection. Vertical water - cooled, 4cycle diesel Number of cylinders Bore and stroke 78 x 78.4...
  • Page 23 Rear Bevel gear 4WD system Dual - Acting Overrunning 4WD Revolution 1 speed (2545 rpm at 3000 engine rpm) Shaft drive. KUBOTA 10 tooth involute spline Drive system (2545 rpm) Clutch type Wet multi plates PTO brake Wet single plate...

  • Page 24: Implement Limitations

    Use of implements which exceed the maximum loading weight listed below, or which are not recommended for use with the KUBOTA Machine may result in malfunctions or failures of the machine, damage to other property and injury to the operator or others. (Any malfunctions or failures of the machine resulting from use with improper implements are not covered by the warranty.)

  • Page 25: Instrument Panel And Controls

    INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS INSTRUMENT PANEL (10) Globe box..........15 (1) Coolant temperature gauge....... 21 (11) Cup holder (2) Hour meter..........21 (12) 4WD lock lever........18 (3) Easy checker (TM)........20 (13) Seat belt...........

  • Page 26: Mower Mounting

    MOWER MOUNTING MOWER MOUNTING MOUNTING THE MOWER A For tilting up the mower, see "MOWER TILT UP" section in the operator's manual of the mower. To avoid personal injury: A Before mounting the mower deck, read and understand the use of the lift link lowering speed control knob.

  • Page 27: Dismounting The Mower Deck

    MOWER MOUNTING DISMOUNTING THE MOWER DECK For dismounting the mower deck, reverse the above procedures. To avoid personal injury: A The mower links (left hand, right hand) are spring-loaded. Have an assistant hold the arm in position when mounting the mower deck. MOWER TILT UP To avoid personal injury: A Do not start the engine while tilting the mower...

  • Page 28: Operating The Engine

    OPERATING THE ENGINE OPERATING THE ENGINE 3. Make sure that the PTO lever is in the "DISENGAGED" position. To avoid personal injury: A Read "SAFE OPERATION" in the front of this manual. A Read the danger, warning and caution labels located on the machine.

  • Page 29: Key Switch

    OPERATING THE ENGINE BKey Switch 5. Make sure that the hydraulic lift lever is in the "NEUTRAL" position. : "OFF" (Engine - Stop) : "PREHEAT" (Preheat) : "ON" (Engine - Run) : "START" (Engine - Start) (1) Hydraulic lift lever : "DOWN"...

  • Page 30: Cold Weather Starting

    A If noises are heard after the hydraulic control lever has been activated and the implement is lifting, the hydraulic mechanism is not adjusted properly. Unless corrected, the unit will be damaged. Contact your local KUBOTA Dealer for adjustment.

  • Page 31: Jump Starting

    OPERATING THE ENGINE JUMP STARTING To avoid personal injury: A Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away from battery. A If machine battery is frozen, do not jump start engine. A Do not connect other end of negative (-) jumper cable to negative (-) terminal of machine battery.

  • Page 32: Operating The Machine

    OPERATING THE MACHINE OPERATING THE MACHINE OPERATING NEW MACHINE BMachine Break-in How a new machine is operated and maintained After the first 200 hours of operation, change the determines the life of the machine. transmission fluid. A new machine just off the factory production line has After the first 50 hours of operation, change the oil filter been, of course, tested, but the various parts are not cartridge.

  • Page 33: Operating Foldable Rops

    If interference occurs, contact your local 4. Align lock pin holes and insert both lock pins and KUBOTA Dealer. secure them with the hair pins. BTo Fold the ROPS 1. Unscrew the knob bolts 1 to 2 turns.

  • Page 34: To Raise The Rops To Upright Position

    OPERATING THE MACHINE BTo Raise the ROPS to Upright Position BAdjustment of Foldable ROPS 1. Remove both hair pins and lock pins. A Adjust free fall of the ROPS upper frame regularly. A If you feel less friction when folding the ROPS, tighten the nut (1) until you feel the right friction in the movement.

  • Page 35: Starting

    OPERATING THE MACHINE STARTING 1. Adjust the operator's position. To avoid personal injury: A Use extra caution when unlocking the travel adjust lever because the seat might slide BOperator's Seat forward by itself. C Suspension adjustment Turn the suspension adjust knob to achieve the optimum To avoid personal injury: suspension setting.

  • Page 36: Steering Wheel Tilt Lever

    OPERATING THE MACHINE 2. Selecting Light Switch Positions BSteering Wheel Tilt Lever By pulling the steering wheel tilt lever upward, the lock is released and the steering wheel can be adjusted to a BHead Light Switch desired tilt angle from the choice of four settings. Turning the light switch clockwise illuminates the headlight.

  • Page 37: Lift Link Lowering Speed Control Knob

    (C) "LOCK": Turn clockwise to the end mechanism is not adjusted properly. Contact your local KUBOTA Dealer for adjustment. C How to adjust the Lowering Speed 1. Park the machine on a level surface and apply the parking brake.

  • Page 38: High-Low Gear Shift Lever

    OPERATING THE MACHINE 4. Selecting the Travel Speed BHigh-Low Gear Shift Lever To avoid personal injury or death: A Shift "High-Low Gear Shift Lever" to the Low position before mowing or operating on slopes. High-Low gear shift lever moves in the form of an "I" in 3 stages, "LOW", "NEUTRAL"...

  • Page 39: Throttle Lever

    OPERATING THE MACHINE 5. Accelerating the Engine 7. Depressing the Speed Control Pedal BThrottle Lever BSpeed Control Pedal Pulling the throttle lever backward decreases the engine speed and pushing it forward increases the engine speed. To avoid personal injury: A Do not operate if the machine moves on a level ground with foot off Speed Control Pedal.

  • Page 40: Differential Lock Pedal

    : Glow plug Indicator (Pre-heating Indicator) When the key switch is in the "PREHEAT" position, the glow plug indicator illuminates. A For checking and servicing of your machine, consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for instructions.

  • Page 41: Fuel Gauge

    OPERATING THE MACHINE BFuel Gauge BCoolant Temperature Gauge The fuel gauge indicates the fuel level. Be careful not to empty the fuel tank. Otherwise air may enter the fuel system. If this should happen, the fuel system should be bled. To avoid personal injury: (See "SERVICE...

  • Page 42: Overheat Alarm

    OPERATING THE MACHINE TRANSPORTING BOverheat Alarm 1. Do not tow this machine a long distance, or damage to If the temperature of the coolant rises to overheat the transmission may result. 2. Transport the machine on a trailer. temperature, the overheat alarm whistles. A Fasten the machine to the trailer.

  • Page 43: Tire And Wheels And Ballast

    TIRE AND WHEELS AND BALLAST TIRE AND WHEELS AND BALLAST TIRES To avoid personal injury: A Do not attempt to mount a tire on a rim. This should be done by a qualified person with the proper equipment. A Always maintain the correct tire pressure. Do not inflate tires above the recommended pressure shown in the Operator's Manual.

  • Page 44: Rear Wheels (Steering Wheels)

    Add enough ballast to maintain steering control and prevent tipover. The Attachment's Manual shows how much rear ballast is required for your application. Rear ballast is available from your local KUBOTA Dealer. BRear Wheels (Steering Wheels)

  • Page 45: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SERVICE INTERVALS The following servicing tasks should be carried out on the machine at the stated running-time intervals. Indication on hour meter (Hr) Ref. Items Interval page every Safety device Check 50 Hr every Greasing 50 Hr every Oiling 50 Hr every...
  • Page 46 *1 This maintenance should be done daily more often in dusty conditions than in normal conditions. Suggested cleaning interval is every 100 hours in normal conditions. *2 These items should be serviced by an authorized KUBOTA Dealer, unless the owner has the proper tools and is mechanically proficient.

  • Page 47: Periodic Service Chart Label

    MAINTENANCE PERIODIC SERVICE CHART LABEL (1) Part No. K3611-4761-5 (ENGLISH)

  • Page 48: Lubricants, Fuel And Coolant

    Cable (Throttle) Note * Oil amount when the oil level is at the upper level of the oil level gauge. A To prevent serious damage to hydraulic systems, use only KUBOTA genuine fluid or its equivalent. A Engine Oil: A Oil used in the engine should have an American Petroleum Institute (API) service classification and Proper SAE...
  • Page 49 We recommend the use of KUBOTA UDT or SUPER UDT fluid for optimum protection and performance. (Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for further detail.) Do not mix different brands together.

  • Page 50: Periodic Service

    PERIODIC SERVICE PERIODIC SERVICE DAILY CHECK To prevent trouble from occurring, it is important to know To avoid personal injury: the condition of the machine. Check it before starting. A Do not work under any hydraulically supported devices. They can settle, suddenly leak down, or be accidentally lowered.

  • Page 51: Checking Seat Belt And Rops

    2. Wipe dipstick area clean. KUBOTA Dealer 3. To check the oil level, remove the dipstick, wipe it immediately. clean, replace it, and draw it out again. Check to see that the oil level is between the two notches.

  • Page 52: Checking Amount Of Fuel And Refueling

    PERIODIC SERVICE Distillation Viscosity Viscosity BChecking Amount of Fuel and Refueling Temperatures Kinematics Saybolt, SUS cSt or mm /s at 37.8 90% Point at 40 (100 To avoid personal injury: A Handle fuel carefully. If the engine is running, do not fill the fuel tank. If engine is hot, let 32.6 40.1 (540)

  • Page 53: Checking Tire Pressure

    PERIODIC SERVICE 4. If the scale forms in the tube, clean with the scale inhibitor or its equivalent. BChecking Tire Pressure 5. Each time the bonnet screen is covered with grass during operation, rub it off the screen with the hand. Check the radiator screen from time to time if grass To avoid personal injury: accumulates.

  • Page 54: Checking Transmission Fluid Level

    PERIODIC SERVICE BChecking Transmission Fluid Level BChecking Coolant Level 1. Park the machine on a flat surface, lower the implement to the ground, shut off the engine and remove the key. To avoid personal injury: 2. To check the oil level, draw out the dipstick, wipe it A Do not remove the radiator cap when the clean, replace it, and draw it out again.

  • Page 55: Every 50 Hours

    1. Start the engine. radiator and the recovery tank. 2. Shift the PTO lever to the "ENGAGE" position. A If water should leak, consult your local KUBOTA 3. Release the brake pedal. Dealer. 4. Stand up. (Do not get off the machine.) 5.

  • Page 56: Cleaning Air Cleaner Element

    (referring to the instructions on the label attached to the case.) 3. Replace the air cleaner element if: Once yearly or after every sixth cleaning, whichever comes first. [F2880] (1) Cover (2) Element (3) Evacuator valve [F3680] (1) Cover...

  • Page 57: Lubricating All Grease Fittings

    PERIODIC SERVICE BLubricating All Grease Fittings To avoid personal injury: A Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key before greasing. Grease the following location. (1) Differential lock pedal boss (1) Speed control pedal shaft (1) Universal joint (A) Frame A Apply grease to the indicated points of the universal joint that is inside of the frame.

  • Page 58: Oiling

    PERIODIC SERVICE BOiling To avoid personal injury: A Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key before oiling. Oil the following locations. (1) Knuckle arm (Left) (2) Knuckle arm (Right) (1) Seat adjuster (1) Throttle cable...

  • Page 59: Checking Battery Condition

    PERIODIC SERVICE BChecking Battery Condition BBattery Charging To avoid the possibility of battery explosion: To avoid serious injury or death: refillable type battery, follow A When the battery is being activated, hydrogen instructions below. and oxygen gases in the battery are extremely A Do not use or charge the refillable type battery explosive.

  • Page 60: Every 100 Hours

    "SPECIFICATIONS" be hot and may cause burns. (For non-accessible maintenance-free type batteries.) Maintenance-free, non-accessible batteries are designed F2880 3.5 L (3.7 U.S.qts.) to eliminate the need to add water. Yet the volume of Oil capacity with filter electrolyte above plates may eventually become depleted F3680 5.0 L (5.3 U.S.qts.)

  • Page 61: Checking Fuel Lines And Fuel Filter

    PERIODIC SERVICE BChecking Fuel Lines and Fuel Filter BChecking and Adjusting Brake Pedal To avoid personal injury: To avoid personal injury: A Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key A Park the machine on a firm and level surface. when attempting to make the following checks A Stop the engine and chock the wheels before and changes.

  • Page 62: Checking Fan Drive Belt Tension

    PERIODIC SERVICE (1) Lock nut (2) Turnbuckle BChecking Fan Drive Belt Tension (1) Cap (A) 10 mm (0.4 in.) (2) Tension bolt To avoid personal injury: (3) Alternator A When making adjustments, park the machine (4) Adjusting bolt on a level surface, apply the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key.

  • Page 63: Every 200 Hours

    2. After draining, reinstall the drain plug. 5. After the new filter is replaced, the engine oil normally 3. Fill with the new KUBOTA SUPER UDT fluid up to the decreases a little. Check that the engine oil does not upper notch on the dipstick.

  • Page 64: Replacing Transmission Oil Filter Cartridge

    Add fluid if necessary. 6. Check for oil leaks around the filter gasket. A To prevent serious damage to a hydraulic system, replace a highly efficient, 10 m filter. Use only a genuine KUBOTA filter.

  • Page 65: Cleaning Transmission Strainer

    PERIODIC SERVICE A When using the auxiliary hydraulics, replace the filter cartridge after initial 50 service hours of operation. BChecking Radiator Hose and Clamp Check to see if radiator hoses are properly fixed every 200 hours of operation or six months, whichever comes first. BCleaning Transmission Strainer 1.

  • Page 66: Changing Rear Axle Gear Case Fluid

    PERIODIC SERVICE BChanging Rear Axle Gear Case Fluid (RIGHT AND LEFT) (See "LUBRICANTS, FUEL AND COOLANT" in "MAINTENANCE" section.) 1. To check the oil level, remove the check plug (bolt). A Place the mower on a level surface. Loosen the check plug. Oil should be visible through the opening.

  • Page 67: Checking Intake Air Line

    Change fuel filter every 400 hours. This should be done by your local KUBOTA Dealer. EVERY 1500 HOURS BChecking Fuel Injection Nozzle (Injection Pressure) Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service. EVERY 3000 HOURS BChecking Injection Pump Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service.

  • Page 68: Every 1 Year

    PERIODIC SERVICE EVERY 1 YEAR BReplacing Air Cleaner Element Change the element once a year. BFlush Cooling System and Changing Coolant To avoid personal injury: A Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Then loosen cap slightly to the stop to relieve any excess pressure before (1) Clamp (A) "FULL"...

  • Page 69: Every 2 Years

    Do not use the fuse except indicated capacity. 7. Kubota's genuine long-life coolant has a service life of 2 years. Be sure to change the coolant every 2 years. A The above data represent industry standards that necessitate a minimum glycol content in the concentrated anti-freeze.

  • Page 70: Replacing Light Bulb

    PERIODIC SERVICE BBleeding Fuel System Air must be removed: 1. When the fuel filter or lines are removed. 2. When tank is completely empty. 3. After the machine has not been used for a long period of time. C Bleeding procedure is as follows: 1.

  • Page 71: Adjusting Lift Springs (Lh & Rh)

    PERIODIC SERVICE BAdjusting Lift Springs (LH & RH) In order to help improve traction, adjust the lift springs according to the chart below. RCK72P - F36, RCK72R-F36, RCK60P - F36, RCK60R-F36 L = 50 mm (2.0 in.) L = 70 mm (2.8 in.) (L) RIGHT HAND: 50mm (2.0 in.) LEFT HAND: 70mm (2.8 in.)

  • Page 72: Storage

    STORAGE STORAGE REMOVING THE MOWER FROM STORAGE To avoid personal injury: 1. Check the tire air pressure and inflate the tires if they A To reduce fire hazards, allow the engine and are low. exhaust system to cool before storing the 2.

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting

    A Loose or defective fan belt A Adjust or replace fan belt. A Dirty radiator screen or bonnet A Remove all trash. screen A Coolant flow route corroded A Flush cooling system. If you have any questions, contact your local KUBOTA Dealer.

  • Page 74: Battery Troubleshooting

    Apply grease and treat with anticorrosive. A There is a crack or pin A Replace the battery. Battery electrolyte level holes in the electrolytic drops rapidly. cells. If you have any questions, contact your local KUBOTA Dealer.

  • Page 75: Machine Troubleshooting

    Machine moves when speed control A Hydrostatic lever linkage is not A Ask your dealer for hydrostatic pedal is not depressed. correctly adjusted. lever linkage adjustment (Engine is operated.) pressure adjustment. If you have any questions, contact your local KUBOTA Dealer.

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