Kubota LA340 Manuals

Kubota LA340 Operator's Manual (165 pages)

Brand: Kubota | Category: Tractor | Size: 4.64 MB

Universal Symbols
3
Table of Contents
5
Safe Operation
11
Backhoe
19
Tractor
29
Servicing

29
Specifications of the Tractor

31
- Specification Table
  31
- Traveling Speeds
  32
Specifications of the Loader

33
- Loader Specifications
  33
- Bucket Specifications
  33
- Dimensional Specifications
  34
- Loader
  35
- Operational Specifications
  35
- Loader Terminology
  37
Specifications of the Backhoe

38
- Backhoe Specifications
  38
  - Dimensions
    38
  - Specifications
    39
  - Lift Capacity (Per SAE J31)
    41
- Backhoe Terminology
  42
Implement Limitations

43
Instrument Panel and Controls

45
Pre-Operation Check of the Tractor

47
- Daily Check
  47
Pre-Operation Check of the Loader

48
- Lubrication
  48
- Transmission Fluid
  48
- Rear Ballast
  48
  - Liquid Ballast in Rear Tires
    48
- Tire Inflation
  48
- Test Operation
  48
- Removing Air from Hydraulic System
  49
Pre-Operation Check of the Backhoe

50
- Pre-Operation Checks
  50
- Operator's Seat
  50
- Ballast
  50
- Tire Inflation
  50
Operating the Engine

51
- Starting the Engine
  51
  - Cold Weather Starting
    53
  - Block Heater (Option)
    53
- Stopping the Engine
  53
- Warming up
  54
  - Warm-Up and Transmission Oil in the Low Temperature Range
    54
- Jump Starting
  54
Operating the Tractor

56
- Operating New Tractor
  56
  - Do Not Operate the Tractor at Full Speed for the First 50 Hours
    56
  - Changing Lubricating Oil for New Tractors
    56
- Getting on and off the Tractor
  56
- Operating Foldable Rops
  56
- Starting
  59
  - Operator's Seat
    59
  - Seat Belt
    60
  - Tilt Steering Adjustment
    60
  - Head Light Switch
    60
  - Hazard Light Switch
    61
  - Turn Signal Light Switch
    61
  - Brake Pedal
    61
  - Range Gear Shift Lever (Hi-Lo)
    62
  - Front Wheel Drive Lever
    63
  - Hand Accelerator Lever
    63
  - Parking Brake Pedal
    63
  - Speed Control Pedal
    64
  - Speed Set Device
    64
- Stopping
  65
- Check During Driving
  65
  - Immediately Stop the Engine if
    65
  - Fuel Gauge
    65
  - Coolant Temperature Gauge
    65
  - Easy Checker(TM)
    66
  - Fuel Gauge
    66
  - Coolant Temperature Gauge
    66
  - Hour Meter
    67
  - Tachometer
    67
- Parking
  68
- Operating Techniques
  68
- Accessory
  71
  - (1) 12V Electric Outlet
    71
  - Glove Box
    71
- Reversing the Seat
  71
Pto

73
- Pto Operation
  73
  - PTO Select Lever
    73
  - PTO Clutch Lever
    74
  - PTO Shaft Cover and Shaft Cap
    74
  - Stationary PTO
    74
  - PTO Drive Shaft
    75
3-Point Hitch & Drawbar

76
- 3-Point Hitch
  77
  - Attaching and Detaching Implements
    77
  - Lifting Rod (Right)
    77
  - Top Link
    77
  - Check Chains
    77
- Hitch
  77
  - Removing the 3-Point Hitch
    78
  - Installing the 3-Point Hitch
    78
Hydraulic Unit

79
Tires, Wheels and Ballast

84
- Tires
  84
  - Inflation Pressure
    84
  - Dual Tires
    84
- Wheel Tread
  84
  - Front Wheels
    84
  - How to Jack up Front Axle
    85
  - Rear Wheels
    85
  - How to Jack up Machine
    85
- Ballast
  86
  - Front Ballast
    86
  - Rear Ballast
    86
Operating the Loader

88
- Filling the Bucket
  88
- Lifting the Load
  88
- Carrying the Load
  89
- Dumping the Bucket
  89
- Lowering the Bucket
  89
- Operating with Float Control
  89
- Loading from a Bank
  90
- Peeling and Scraping
  91
- Loading Low Trucks or Spreaders from a Pile
  91
- Backfilling
  91
- Handling Large Heavy Objects
  92
- Valve Lock
  93
- Bucket Level Indicator
  93
- Quick Coupler System
  93
- FRONT REMOTE HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM (if Equipped)
  94
  - Install
    94
  - Control Lever
    94
  - Remote Control Coupler Connecting and Disconnecting
    95
- Attaching Attachments
  96
- Detaching Attachments
  98
- Dismounting the Loader
  98
- Maintenance
  98
- Attachments
  98
  - Quick Bucket
    98
  - Pallet Fork
    99
  - Snow Blade
    99
  - Front Guard
    99
Operating the Backhoe

101
- Operating Speed
  101
- Backhoe Controls
  101
  - Boom & Swing Lever
    101
  - Boom & Swing Lock Lever
    102
  - Dipperstick & Bucket Lever
    102
  - Stabilizer Control Levers
    103
- Placing the Stabilizers
  103
- General Backhoe Operation
  104
  - Dipperstick Digging
    104
  - Spoil Pile Location
    104
  - Straight Wall or Cemetery Digging
    104
  - Stabilizer Pads (Standard)
    105
- Transporting
  105
  - Driving to the Job-Site
    106
  - Trailer Transporting
    106
Maintenance of the Tractor

107
- Service Intervals
  107
- Lubricants, Fuel and Coolant
  108
- Biodiesel Fuel (Bdf)
  111
Periodic Service of the Tractor

113
- How to Open the Hood
  113
  - Front Guard and Hood
    113
- Daily Check
  113
  - Walk Around Inspection
    113
  - Hood Open Lever
    113
  - Checking Fuel and Refueling
    114
  - Checking Engine Oil Level
    114
  - Checking Transmission Fluid Level
    115
  - Checking Coolant Level
    115
  - Cleaning Panel and Radiator Screen
    116
  - Checking Brake Pedal
    116
  - Checking Gauges, Meters and Easy Checker(TM)
    116
  - Checking Head Light, Hazard Light Etc
    116
  - Checking Seat Belt and ROPS
    116
  - Checking and Cleaning of Electrical Wiring and Battery Cables
    117
  - Checking Movable Parts
    117
- Every 50 Hours
  117
  - Lubricating Grease Fittings
    117
  - Checking Engine Start System
    118
  - Checking OPC System
    119
  - Checking Wheel Bolt Torque
    119
  - Cleaning the Lock Lever Shaft
    120
- Every 100 Hours
  120
  - Checking Battery
    120
  - Cleaning Air Cleaner Element
    122
  - Checking Fuel Filter
    122
  - Adjusting Fan Belt Tension
    123
  - Adjusting HST Neutral Spring (for Speed Control Pedal)
    124
  - Adjusting Brake Pedal
    124
- Every 200 Hours
  125
  - Replacing Engine Oil Filter
    125
  - Changing Engine Oil
    125
  - Replacing Transmission Oil Filter
    126
  - Adjusting Toe-In
    126
- Every 400 Hours
  127
  - Adjusting Front Axle Pivot
    127
  - Changing Transmission Fluid
    127
  - Cleaning Transmission Strainer
    128
  - Changing Front Axle Case Oil
    128
  - Replacing Fuel Filter Element
    128
- Every 800 Hours
  128
  - Adjusting Engine Valve Clearance
    128
- Every 1000 Hours or 1 Year
  128
  - Replacing Air Cleaner Element
    128
- Every 1500 Hours
  129
  - Checking Fuel Injection Nozzle Injection Pressure
    129
- Every 2000 Hours or 2 Years
  129
  - Flushing Cooling System and Changing Coolant
    129
  - Anti-Freeze
    130
- Every 3000 Hours
  130
  - Checking Injection Pump
    130
- Every 1 Year
  131
  - Checking Radiator Hoses and Clamps
    131
  - Checking Power Steering Line
    131
  - Checking Fuel Lines
    131
  - Checking Intake Air Line
    132
  - Checking Engine Breather Hose
    132
- Every 4 Years
  132
  - Replacing Radiator Hose (Water Pipes)
    132
  - Replacing Power Steering Hose
    132
  - Replacing Fuel Lines
    132
  - Replacing Engine Breather Hose
    132
  - Replacing Intake Air Line
    132
- Service as Required
  133
  - Bleeding Fuel System
    133
  - Replacing Fuse
    133
  - Replacing Light Bulb
    134
Maintenance of the Loader

135
- Lubrication
  135
- Re-Tightening of Hardware
  135
  - Tightening Bolts and Nuts
    135
- Daily Checks
  136
- Every 50 Hours
  136
  - Checking Main Frame Bolt and Nut Torque
    136
Maintenance of the Backhoe

137
- Daily Checks
  137
- Lubrication
  138
- Bucket Service
  138
  - Changing the Backhoe Bucket
    138
  - Changing the Bucket Teeth
    138
- Every 50 Hours
  139
  - Checking Sub Frame Bolt Torque
    139
  - General Torque Specification
    140
Storage of the Tractor

141
- Tractor Storage
  141
- Removing the Tractor from Storage
  141
Removing the Loader

142
- Storage of the Loader
  146
Reinstalling the Loader

147
- Adjusting the Height of Lifting Stand
  151
Removing the Backhoe

155
- Removal of the Backhoe
  155
- Storage of the Backhoe
  157
Reinstalling the Backhoe

158
Troubleshooting

161
- Engine Troubleshooting
  161
Options

162
Appendices

163
- Index
  163

Kubota LA340 Manuals

Kubota LA340 Operator's Manual (178 pages)

Table of Contents

Safe Operation

Servicing of Tractor, Loader, and Backhoe

Specifications of the Tractor

Specifications of the Loader

Specifications of the Backhoe

Implement Limitations

Instrument Panel and Controls

Pre-Operation Check of the Tractor

Pre-Operation Check of the Loader

Pre-Operation Check of the Backhoe

Operating the Engine

Operating the Tractor

Pto (Power Take-Off)

3-Point Hitch and Drawbar

Hydraulic Unit

Tires, Wheels, and Ballast

Operating the Loader

Operating the Backhoe

Maintenance of the Tractor

Periodic Service of the Tractor

Maintenance of the Loader

Maintenance of the Backhoe

Storage of the Tractor

Removing the Loader

Reinstalling the Loader

Removing the Backhoe

Reinstalling the Backhoe

Troubleshooting

Options

Index

Kubota LA340 Operator's Manual (165 pages)

Table of Contents

Servicing

Specifications of the Tractor

Specifications of the Loader

Specifications of the Backhoe

Implement Limitations

Instrument Panel and Controls

Pre-Operation Check of the Tractor

Pre-Operation Check of the Loader

Pre-Operation Check of the Backhoe

Operating the Engine

Operating the Tractor

Pto

3-Point Hitch & Drawbar

Hydraulic Unit

Tires, Wheels and Ballast

Operating the Loader

Operating the Backhoe

Maintenance of the Tractor

Periodic Service of the Tractor

Maintenance of the Loader

Maintenance of the Backhoe

Storage of the Tractor

Removing the Loader

Reinstalling the Loader

Removing the Backhoe

Reinstalling the Backhoe

Troubleshooting

Options

Appendices

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