Kubota R065 User manual

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English (Australia)
Code No. R5513-8130-4
MODEL R065
1BBABBKAP0460
1BBABBKAP0450
1906-0522
©KUBOTA Corporation 2016
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
R065
KUBOTA
WHEEL LOADER
AX. L. 4-4. -. K

1609-0209
Abbreviations Definitions
API
ASTM
DIN
EN
FOPS
HST
ISO
JIS
MIL
ROPS
rpm
rps
SAE
SMV
American Petroleum Institute
American Society for Testing and Materials, USA
Deutsches Institut für Normung, GERMANY
(German Institute for Standardization)
European Standard
Falling Objects Protective Structures
Hydrostatic Transmission
International Organization for Standaridization
Japanese Industry Standard
Militaly Standard
Roll-Over Protective Structures
Revolutions Per Minute
Revolutions Per Second
Society of Automotive Engineers, USA
Slow Moving Vehicle
ABBREVIATION LIST
R065
English (Australia)

UNIVERSAL SYMBOLS
Safety Alert Symbol
Engine Oil-Pressure
Battery Charging Condition
Diesel Preheat/Glow Plugs
HST Temperature
HST Oil-Pressure
Low Travel Speed
Parking Brake
High-beam
Diesel Fuel
Hydraulic Oil
Bucket Up
Bucket Down
Bucket Tilt
Bucket Dump
Bucket Float
Travel Forward
Travel Backward
Lock
Unlock
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.
Horn
Read the Operating Instructions
Wiper/washer
Engine Warning
Display Selector
User Setting
Low-beam
Clearance Light
Working Light
Set Clock
Water separator fill-up
High Travel Speed
Neutral
Differential Lock
Hazard / Turn Signal
Coolant Temperature
Service Interval
Rotary Beacon
Hydraulic lock indicator
Hazard Switch

FOREWORD
SAFETY FIRST
IMPORTANT :
NOTE : Gives helpful information.
DANGER :
WARNING :
CAUTION :
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates that equipment or property damage could result if
instructions are not followed.
You are now the proud owner of a KUBOTA wheel loader. This wheel loader is a
product of KUBOTA quality engineering and manufacturing. It is made of fine
materials and under a rigid quality control system. It will give you long, satisfactory
service. To obtain the best use of your wheel loader, please read this manual
carefully. It will help you become familiar with the operation of the wheel loader and
contains many helpful hints about wheel loader maintenance. It is KUBOTA's policy
to utilize as quickly as possible every advance in our research. The immediate use
of new techniques in the manufacture of products may cause some small parts of
this manual to be outdated. KUBOTA distributors and dealers will have the most
up-to-date information. Please do not hesitate to consult with them.
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. It is essential that you read the instructions and
safety regulations before you attempt to assemble or use this unit.

CONTENTS
SAFE OPERATION ............................................................................................ -1
1. BEFORE OPERATING THE WHEEL LOADER .................................................. 1
2. ENSURE THE DURABILITY OF THE AXLE SUSPENSION............................... 3
3. OPERATING THE MACHINE .............................................................................. 4
4. TRAVELING......................................................................................................... 5
5. AFTER OPERATION ........................................................................................... 6
6. SAFE LOADING AND TRANSPORT................................................................... 6
7. SERVICING THE MACHINE SAFELY................................................................. 7
8. DANGER AND WARNING LABELS .................................................................. 12
CARE OF DANGER, WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS ................................... 17
SERVICING OF WHEEL LOADER ............................................................................. 1
SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................... 3
SPECIFICATION TABLE ......................................................................................... 3
DESCRIPTION OF MACHINE PARTS........................................................................ 4
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROL ELEMENTS................................................. 6
CHECKS BEFORE START ......................................................................................... 9
DAILY CHECKS....................................................................................................... 9
CHECKING THE SWITCHES .................................................................................. 9
Parking Brake Switch........................................................................................................9
Starter Switch .................................................................................................................10
Horn Switch ....................................................................................................................10
Turn Signal Switch.......................................................................................................... 10
High-Low Beam Changing Switch .................................................................................. 10
Headlight Switch ............................................................................................................. 11
Hazard Lamp Switch.......................................................................................................11
Attachment Unlock Switch .............................................................................................. 11
Differential Lock Switch ..................................................................................................12
Display Selector Switch .................................................................................................. 12
Battery Charge Indicator.................................................................................................14
Engine Oil Pressure Indicator ......................................................................................... 15
Grow Plug Indicator ........................................................................................................15
LCD for Normal Operation .............................................................................................. 16
LCD for Warning ............................................................................................................. 17
Warning Indicator............................................................................................................ 18
Battery Isolator................................................................................................................19
SAFETY LEVERS AND APPLIANCE .................................................................... 19
Safety Key Start System.................................................................................................19
Lift Arm Support.............................................................................................................. 19
Steering Frame Lock ...................................................................................................... 20
Control Lever Lock.......................................................................................................... 20
Auxiliary Port Lever Lock................................................................................................20
CABIN TYPE MACHINE ........................................................................................ 21
Front Wiper / Washer Switch..........................................................................................21
Rear Wiper/ Washer Switch........................................................................................... 21

CONTENTS
Interior Lamp...................................................................................................................22
Working Light Switch ...................................................................................................... 22
Opening/Closing of CABIN Door .................................................................................... 22
Opening/Closing of Side CABIN Window ....................................................................... 23
Emergency Hammer....................................................................................................... 23
Sun visor......................................................................................................................... 23
AIR CONDITIONER ............................................................................................... 24
Airflow ............................................................................................................................. 24
Air Control Vent .............................................................................................................. 25
Control panel ..................................................................................................................26
Operation........................................................................................................................ 26
OPERATION OF THE ENGINE................................................................................. 27
HANDLING POINTS .............................................................................................. 27
STARTING THE ENGINE ...................................................................................... 27
Checkpoints after Starting the Engine ............................................................................ 28
STARTING THE ENGINE UNDER COLD CONDITIONS...................................... 28
STOPPING THE ENGINE...................................................................................... 29
Engine Stop Knob........................................................................................................... 29
STARTING WITH AN AUXILIARY BATTERY ....................................................... 29
Observe Following Guidelines when Starting with an Auxiliary Battery..........................29
OPERATION OF THE MACHINE.............................................................................. 30
GUIDING THE OPERATOR .................................................................................. 30
WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF OVERHEAD POWER LINES ........................... 30
RUNNING-IN OF THE MACHINE.......................................................................... 30
Do not Work with Full Engine Rpm's or Full Loads during the First 50 Working Hours.. 30
Oil Change in the Run-in Stage......................................................................................30
STARTING ............................................................................................................. 31
Adjusting the Operator's Seat.........................................................................................31
Seat Belt ......................................................................................................................... 32
Tilt Steering Adjustment..................................................................................................32
TRAVELING........................................................................................................... 33
Starting ........................................................................................................................... 33
Accelerator Pedal ........................................................................................................... 33
Inching and Brake Pedals...............................................................................................34
Neutral Switch.................................................................................................................34
Direction Switch .............................................................................................................. 34
Speed Control Switch ..................................................................................................... 35
Engine Speed Control Knob ........................................................................................... 36
Turning............................................................................................................................ 36
Deceleration on a Slope ................................................................................................. 36
Traveling on Rough Roads.............................................................................................36
Traveling on Snow.......................................................................................................... 36
STOPPING............................................................................................................. 37
OPERATION OF THE LIFT ARM .......................................................................... 37
OPERATION OF THE BUCKET ............................................................................ 38
AUXILIARY PORT OPERATION ........................................................................... 39
Auxiliary Port Lever........................................................................................................ 39
HOW TO RELEASE PRESSURE TRAPPED IN THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM...... 40
QUICK COUPLER ................................................................................................. 40
Attaching the Front Attachments ....................................................................................40

CONTENTS
Connecting and disconnecting the hydraulic hose ......................................................... 43
HOW TO USE THE INCHING AND BRAKE PEDAL ............................................. 43
Inching and Brake Pedal Operation................................................................................ 43
Using the Inching and Brake Pedal According to the Job...............................................44
TYPICAL JOBS USING A WHEEL LOADER ........................................................ 45
Digging and Loading....................................................................................................... 46
Refilling........................................................................................................................... 47
Leveling Ground ............................................................................................................. 47
Loading onto a Truck...................................................................................................... 47
TRANSPORT BY TRUCK ......................................................................................... 48
LIFTING THE MACHINE ........................................................................................... 50
HANDLING LOADER IN COLD WEATHER.............................................................. 51
PREPARATIONS FOR COLD WEATHER ............................................................ 51
AFTER-OPERATION DIRECTIONS...................................................................... 51
MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................... 52
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS ................................................................................ 53
PERIODIC SERVICE................................................................................................. 57
OPENING AND CLOSING OF COVERS............................................................... 57
Engine cover...................................................................................................................57
Side cover....................................................................................................................... 57
DAILY CHECK ....................................................................................................... 58
Checking the engine oil ..................................................................................................58
Checking hydraulic oil level ............................................................................................59
Checking the fuel and replenishing the wheel loader .....................................................60
Checking coolant level and replenishing ........................................................................61
Checking and replenishment of oil in the brake fluid reservoir .......................................61
Grease fittings.................................................................................................................62
Checking tire pressure, wear and wheel nuts.................................................................63
Checking and cleaning the radiator and oil cooler..........................................................63
Checking the steering ..................................................................................................... 63
Checking Gear Locked Parking Brake............................................................................ 64
Checking the disc brake .................................................................................................64
Checking and cleaning engine and electrical wiring .......................................................64
Checking V-belt .............................................................................................................. 64
Washing whole machine................................................................................................. 64
Draining water separator ................................................................................................ 64
Cleaning evacuator valve ...............................................................................................65
Checking dust indicator .................................................................................................. 65
Checking washer liquid [CABIN TYPE ONLY]................................................................ 65
Cleaning Pre-Cleaner ..................................................................................................... 65
Checking and tightening loose bolts and nuts ................................................................66
Checking electrical wiring for short-circuits and loose terminals .................................... 66
Checking the lamps and instruments.............................................................................. 66
Testing the horn.............................................................................................................. 66
Checking the machine for leaks......................................................................................66
Checking and cleaning after operating in muddy areas..................................................66
EVERY 50 HOURS SERVICE ............................................................................... 66
Checking the battery condition ....................................................................................... 66
EVERY 250 HOURS SERVICE ............................................................................. 68

CONTENTS
Checking fan belt tension ...............................................................................................68
Checking radiator hoses and clips.................................................................................. 68
Cleaning and checking air cleaner element....................................................................69
Checking Fuel Line and Intake Air Line ..........................................................................69
Checking wheel nuts....................................................................................................... 69
Cleaning the filter element..............................................................................................69
Changing engine oil........................................................................................................ 70
Replacing the engine oil filter cartridge........................................................................... 71
EVERY 500 HOURS SERVICE ............................................................................. 71
Checking and replenishing oil in the front and rear axle, reduction gear case ............... 71
Replacing return filter...................................................................................................... 72
Changing the fuel filter.................................................................................................... 72
EVERY 800 HOURS SERVICE ............................................................................. 72
Adjusting Engine Valve Clearance .................................................................................72
EVERY 1000 HOURS SERVICE ........................................................................... 73
Changing oil for the front and rear axle case..................................................................73
Replacing HST oil filter ...................................................................................................74
Changing hydraulic oil and the suction filter ...................................................................74
Replacing air cleaner element ........................................................................................ 75
EVERY 1500 SERVICE HOURS ........................................................................... 76
Checking Injector Tip ...................................................................................................... 76
EVERY 2000 HOURS SERVICE ........................................................................... 76
Checking alternator and starter motor ............................................................................ 76
EVERY 3000 SERVICE HOURS ........................................................................... 76
Checking Injection Pump ................................................................................................ 76
ANNUAL SERVICE................................................................................................ 76
Checking electrical leads and terminals ......................................................................... 76
BIENNIAL SERVICE .............................................................................................. 76
Replacing fuel hoses and clamps...................................................................................76
Changing coolant............................................................................................................ 77
Replacing Intake Air line.................................................................................................77
Replacing Radiator Hoses (Water pipes) ....................................................................... 77
PERIODIC PARTS REPLACEMENT..................................................................... 77
Replacing Air-Conditioner Pipes and Hoses [CABIN type only] ..................................... 77
SERVICE AS REQUIRED...................................................................................... 78
Electrical system............................................................................................................. 78
Bleeding the fuel system.................................................................................................80
TIRES..................................................................................................................... 80
Handling tires..................................................................................................................80
Tire pressure...................................................................................................................81
Changing tires.................................................................................................................81
Mounting tires .................................................................................................................82
Tire chains ...................................................................................................................... 82
TAKING OUT OF OPERATION AND STORAGE ..................................................... 83
CAUTION WHEN WASHING THE MACHINE ....................................................... 83
RECOMMENDED OILS............................................................................................. 84
TROUBLE SHOOTING.............................................................................................. 85
List of Error Code Numbers ................................................................................... 87
APPENDIX................................................................................................................. 89

CONTENTS
SERVICE HOUR METER ...................................................................................... 89