Kubota SVL65-2 User manual

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PRINTED IN JAPAN
2002-0320
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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Compact
Tr a ck
Loader
1WAKA00003000
KUBOTA
CTL
SVL65
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2
MODEL
SVL65-2
English (Australia)
Code No. V0212-5811-2

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ABBREVIATION LIST
Abbreviations Definitions
AFS
API
ASTM
AUX
CRS
CTL
DIN
DOC
DPF
EGR
EN
FOPS
ISO
JIS
MAF
MIL
OPC
OSHA
P/L
PCV
ROPS
rpm
rps
SAE
SCV
SMV
Air Flow Sensor
American Petroleum Institute
American Society for Testing and Materials, USA
Auxiliary
Common Rail System
Compact Track Loader
Deutsches Institut für Normung, GERMANY
(German Institute for Standardization)
Diesel Oxidation Catalyst
Diesel Particulate Filter
Exhaust Gas Re-circulation
European Standard
Falling Objects Protective Structure
International Organization for Standardization
Japanese Industry Standard
Mass Air Flow
Military Specification and Standard
Operator Presence Control
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Pressure Limiter
Positive Crankcase Ventilation
Roll-Over Protective Structure
Revolutions Per Minute
Revolutions Per Second
Society of Automotive Engineers, USA
Suction Control Valve
Slow Moving Vehicle
SVL65-2
English (Australia)
AY. C. 2-3. 1. K

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
Engine, Electrical Preheat
Engine Lubricating Oil Pressure
Coolant Temperature
Hydraulic Oil Temperature
Hydraulic Lock
Hydraulic Unlock
AUX Hydraulics
High-Flow
AUX Hold
AUX Electrical Power
Fuel
Diesel Fuel
Slow (Speed Indicator)
Fast (Speed Indicator)
Battery Charge
DPF Standby / Regeneration
Engine Rev up
Inhibit DPF Regeneration
Parking Brake
Front Working Light
Rear Working Light
Lock
Unlock
Forward
Backward
Turn Right
Turn Left
Lift Arm Raise
Lift Arm Lower
Loader Bucket, Dump
Loader Bucket, Rollback
Loader Bucket, Float
Quick Hitch Lock
Horn
AUX electrical mode change
Loader bucket self leveling

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 CTL. This machine 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 machine, please read this manual carefully. It will help
you become familiar with the operation of the machine and contains many helpful
hints about machine 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 sections of this manual to become
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......................................................................................................................7
SERVICE OF THE MACHINE....................................................................................................25
DEALER SERVICE............................................................................................................................................. 25
1. Warranty policy .......................................................................................................................................... 25
2. Procedure for scrapping the machine........................................................................................................ 26
TECHNICAL DATA ....................................................................................................................27
SPECIFICATION TABLE..................................................................................................................................... 27
MACHINE PARTS......................................................................................................................28
DESCRIPTION OF MACHINE PARTS ............................................................................................................... 28
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND SWITCH.......................................................................................30
INSTRUMENT PANEL ........................................................................................................................................ 30
1. Fuel gauge indicator .................................................................................................................................. 31
2. Low fuel warning light ................................................................................................................................ 31
3. Coolant temperature gauge....................................................................................................................... 31
3.1 Checking the coolant temperature gauge .......................................................................................... 32
4. Glow plug indicator .................................................................................................................................... 32
5. Parking brake warning light ....................................................................................................................... 32
6. Bucket-floating indicator ............................................................................................................................ 33
7. Master warning light .................................................................................................................................. 33
8. Engine oil pressure indicator ..................................................................................................................... 33
9. Battery charge warning light ...................................................................................................................... 33
10. Hydraulic oil temperature indicator .......................................................................................................... 34
11. Hour meter ............................................................................................................................................... 34
12. Diesel-particulate-filter (DPF) regeneration indicator .............................................................................. 34
13. Engine rev up indicator............................................................................................................................ 34
14. Air cleaning warning indicator.................................................................................................................. 35
SWITCHES ......................................................................................................................................................... 36
1. Starter switch............................................................................................................................................. 37
2. Parking brake switch ................................................................................................................................. 37
3. Hydraulic unlock switch ............................................................................................................................. 37
4. Horn switch................................................................................................................................................ 38
5. Travel speed switch ................................................................................................................................... 38
6. Working light switch................................................................................................................................... 38
7. Seat switch ................................................................................................................................................ 39
8. Inhibit diesel particulate filter (DPF) regeneration switch .......................................................................... 39
9. Float switch................................................................................................................................................ 39
10. AUX port switch ....................................................................................................................................... 40
11. AUX port switch [High-Flow model only].................................................................................................. 40
12. AUX port variable switch ......................................................................................................................... 41
13. AUX hold switch ...................................................................................................................................... 41
14. AUX electrical control switch (option) ...................................................................................................... 41
15. AUX electrical mode change switch (option) ........................................................................................... 41
16. Hydraulic quick switch [Hydraulic quick-hitch model only]....................................................................... 42
17. Self leveling switch .................................................................................................................................. 42
PEDAL AND LEVERS ...............................................................................................................43
CONTROL PEDALS, LEVERS, AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET ........................................................................... 43
SAFETY FEATURES .................................................................................................................44
HOW TO USE THE EMERGENCY EXIT............................................................................................................ 44
OPC FUNCTION................................................................................................................................................. 44
HOW TO USE AND CHECK THE FUNCTION OF THE ARMREST .................................................................. 44
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HOW TO USE AND CHECK THE SEAT FUNCTION......................................................................................... 44
HOW TO CHECK THE REVERSE ALARM........................................................................................................ 44
HOW TO USE THE FORCED LIFT ARMS LOWERING DEVICE...................................................................... 45
EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT DEVICE.................................................................................46
CATALYST-CONTAINING DIESEL-PARTICULATE-FILTER (DPF) DEVICE ..................................................... 46
REGENERATION OF DIESEL-PARTICULATE-FILTER (DPF) .......................................................................... 46
AIR CONDITIONER ...................................................................................................................48
ADJUSTING THE AIR FLOW OF THE AIR CONDITIONER.............................................................................. 48
AIR CONTROL VENT......................................................................................................................................... 49
HOW TO USE THE CONTROL PANEL.............................................................................................................. 49
OPERATING THE CONTROL PANEL................................................................................................................ 50
OPERATION ..............................................................................................................................51
CAB TYPE MACHINE......................................................................................................................................... 51
1. Interior lamp............................................................................................................................................... 51
2. How to use the wiper/washer switch [Closed cab model].......................................................................... 51
3. Opening and closing the cab door [Closed cab model] ............................................................................. 51
4. Opening and closing the side cab window [Closed cab model]................................................................. 53
OPERATION OF THE ENGINE .......................................................................................................................... 53
1. Starting the engine .................................................................................................................................... 54
2. Checking the machine after starting the engine ........................................................................................ 55
3. Starting the engine under cold conditions ................................................................................................. 55
STOPPING THE ENGINE................................................................................................................................... 55
1. Starting the engine with an auxiliary battery.............................................................................................. 55
OPERATION OF THE MACHINE ....................................................................................................................... 56
1. Running-in of the machine......................................................................................................................... 56
2. Start of the machine .................................................................................................................................. 56
2.1 Adjusting the operator's seat.............................................................................................................. 56
2.2 How to use the seat belt..................................................................................................................... 57
2.3 How to use the armrest ...................................................................................................................... 58
3. Driving........................................................................................................................................................ 58
3.1 Traveling forward and backward ........................................................................................................ 58
4. Turning the machine .................................................................................................................................. 59
4.1 How to use pivot turn ......................................................................................................................... 59
4.2 How to use spin turn .......................................................................................................................... 60
5. Operating the lift arms ............................................................................................................................... 60
5.1 How to use the lift arm stopper .......................................................................................................... 61
6. Operating the bucket ................................................................................................................................. 62
AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC ..........................................................................................................64
HOW TO USE THE AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC CONTROL................................................................................. 64
1. Operating the auxiliary hydraulic control ................................................................................................... 64
2. Operating the attachment control device (option)...................................................................................... 65
QUICK-HITCH............................................................................................................................67
HOW TO USE THE MECHANICAL QUICK-HITCH............................................................................................ 67
HOW TO USE THE HYDRAULIC QUICK-HITCH .............................................................................................. 69
MACHINE PRECAUTION..........................................................................................................71
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON MACHINE OPERATION ............................................................................... 71
1. Caution while traveling .............................................................................................................................. 71
2. Precaution when traveling in high speed................................................................................................... 71
3. Precautions for use of machine near water ............................................................................................... 71
4. Precautions when traveling on inclines ..................................................................................................... 72
5. Parking on an incline ................................................................................................................................. 72
6. Prohibited actions for the machine ............................................................................................................ 73
7. Prevention of slippage of rubber tracks ..................................................................................................... 73
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LIFTING......................................................................................................................................74
LIFTING THE MACHINE..................................................................................................................................... 74
TRANSPORTING.......................................................................................................................77
LOADING THE MACHINE ON A TRANSPORT VEHICLE................................................................................. 77
TOWING AN OPERABLE MACHINE ................................................................................................................. 78
TOWING AN INOPERABLE MACHINE.............................................................................................................. 79
MAINTENANCE.........................................................................................................................80
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS ............................................................................................................................. 80
OPENING AND CLOSING OF COMPONENTS................................................................................................. 82
1. Opening and closing the rear door ............................................................................................................ 82
2. Opening the engine hood .......................................................................................................................... 82
3. Detaching the radiator and the oil cooler................................................................................................... 83
4. Where to keep the operator's manual........................................................................................................ 84
5. Tilting up the cab ....................................................................................................................................... 84
DISCHARGING MUD FROM OPERATOR CAB AND MAIN FRAME ................................................................ 86
1. Discharging mud from the operator CAB................................................................................................... 86
2. Discharging mud from the main frame ...................................................................................................... 86
DAILY CHECKS .................................................................................................................................................. 86
1. Daily check items before starting the machine .......................................................................................... 86
2. Checking the coolant level......................................................................................................................... 87
3. Checking the fuel level .............................................................................................................................. 87
4. Checking the engine oil level..................................................................................................................... 87
5. Checking the hydraulic oil level ................................................................................................................. 88
6. Lubrication points of the machine.............................................................................................................. 88
7. Checking the radiator and the oil cooler .................................................................................................... 89
8. Checking and cleaning the engine and the electrical wiring...................................................................... 89
9. Precautions for checking the V-belt ........................................................................................................... 89
10. Precautions for washing whole machine ................................................................................................. 90
11. Draining the water separator.................................................................................................................... 90
12. Checking the evacuator valve ................................................................................................................. 90
13. Checking the DPF (diesel-particulate-filter) muffler................................................................................. 90
14. Checking the washer liquid...................................................................................................................... 91
15. Checking the battery condition ................................................................................................................ 91
16. Cleaning the fuel tank cap ....................................................................................................................... 92
EVERY 50 SERVICE HOURS ............................................................................................................................ 93
1. Draining the water from the fuel tank......................................................................................................... 93
2. Checking the track tension ........................................................................................................................ 93
3. Checking the air cleaner element .............................................................................................................. 94
4. Cleaning the air cleaner element............................................................................................................... 94
5. Cleaning the evacuator valve .................................................................................................................... 95
EVERY 250 SERVICE HOURS .......................................................................................................................... 95
1. Checking the radiator hoses and the clamps ............................................................................................ 95
2. Checking the fuel line and the intake air line ............................................................................................. 96
3. Checking and adjusting the V-belt tension ................................................................................................ 96
3.1 Checking and adjusting the air-conditioner belt tension [Closed cab model]..................................... 97
4. Cleaning inside of the main frame ............................................................................................................. 97
5. Replacing the air cleaner element ............................................................................................................. 98
6. Cleaning the fresh air filter......................................................................................................................... 98
7. Cleaning the inner air filter......................................................................................................................... 98
8. Checking the air-conditioner condenser .................................................................................................... 99
9. Changing the engine oil............................................................................................................................. 99
10. Replacing the engine oil filter cartridge ................................................................................................. 100
EVERY 500 SERVICE HOURS ........................................................................................................................ 100
1. Replacing the water separator filter element ........................................................................................... 100
2. Replacing the fuel filter cartridge ............................................................................................................. 101
3. Changing the drive unit oil ....................................................................................................................... 101
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4. Changing the return filter ......................................................................................................................... 102
5. Replacing the breather filter .................................................................................................................... 102
6. Replacing the hydraulic oil filter............................................................................................................... 102
EVERY 1000 SERVICE HOURS ...................................................................................................................... 102
1. Changing the hydraulic oil including replacing the suction filter and the return filter in the hydraulic
tank.......................................................................................................................................................... 102
2. Hydraulic oil check with the hydraulic hammers...................................................................................... 103
3. Adjusting the engine valve clearance ...................................................................................................... 104
EVERY 1500 SERVICE HOURS ...................................................................................................................... 104
1. Checking the injector tip .......................................................................................................................... 104
2. Replacing the oil separator element ........................................................................................................ 104
3. Checking the EGR cooler ........................................................................................................................ 104
EVERY 2000 SERVICE HOURS ...................................................................................................................... 104
1. Checking the alternator and the starter motor ......................................................................................... 104
EVERY 3000 SERVICE HOURS ...................................................................................................................... 104
1. Checking the EGR system ...................................................................................................................... 104
2. Checking the turbocharger ...................................................................................................................... 104
3. Cleaning the diesel-particulate-filter (DPF).............................................................................................. 104
ANNUAL SERVICING....................................................................................................................................... 105
1. Checking the air-conditioner pipes and hoses......................................................................................... 105
2. Checking the exhaust manifold for cracks, gas, leakage, and mounting screw ...................................... 105
3. Checking the intake air line for air leaks.................................................................................................. 105
4. Checking the boost sensor and the AFS (air-flow-sensor) ...................................................................... 105
5. Checking the condition of the diesel-particulate-filter (DPF) muffler........................................................ 105
6. Checking the diesel-particulate-filter (DPF) differential pressure sensor and piping for gas leak ........... 105
7. Checking the diesel-particulate-filter (DPF) exhaust gas temperature sensor ........................................ 105
8. Checking the EGR piping for gas leak..................................................................................................... 105
9. Checking the antifrost heater for oil separator (CCV heater) .................................................................. 105
BIENNIAL SERVICING..................................................................................................................................... 105
1. Changing the radiator coolant ................................................................................................................. 105
2. Replacing the fuel hose ........................................................................................................................... 106
3. Replacing the intake air line .................................................................................................................... 107
4. Replacing the radiator hoses................................................................................................................... 107
5. Replacing the air-conditioner pipes and hoses........................................................................................ 107
6. Replacing the closed breather related rubber piping............................................................................... 107
7. Replacing the diesel-particulate-filter (DPF) differential pressure sensor rubber piping (front and back)107
8. Replacing the suction pipe downstream the AFS (air-flow-sensor)......................................................... 107
9. Replacing the boost sensor pressure rubber piping ................................................................................ 108
10. Replacing the EGR cooler hose ............................................................................................................ 108
SERVICING AS REQUIRED............................................................................................................................. 108
1. Checking the amount of refrigerant gas .................................................................................................. 108
2. Draining the water separator in case warning against water of the fuel filter .......................................... 108
3. Purging of the fuel system ....................................................................................................................... 108
TRACK.....................................................................................................................................109
ADJUSTING THE TRACKS.............................................................................................................................. 109
FUSE........................................................................................................................................ 111
FUSES ...............................................................................................................................................................111
1. Replacing the fuse....................................................................................................................................111
2. Fuse capacities and circuits .....................................................................................................................111
3. Electrical outlet ........................................................................................................................................ 112
4. Slow blow fuse......................................................................................................................................... 112
5. Replacing the bolted slow blow fuse ....................................................................................................... 113
TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................................114
TROUBLESHOOTING OF THE ENGINE AND OTHER SYSTEMS................................................................. 114
LIST OF THE ERROR CODE NUMBERS........................................................................................................ 116
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COLD WEATHER ....................................................................................................................122
PREPARATION FOR OPERATION OF THE MACHINE IN COLD WEATHER ................................................ 122
STORING THE MACHINE AFTER COMPLETION OF WORK IN COLD WEATHER...................................... 122
LONG STORAGE ....................................................................................................................123
STORING THE MACHINE FOR A LONGER PERIOD OF TIME ..................................................................... 123
OPERATING THE MACHINE AFTER STORING FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME........................................ 123
1. Periodic replacement of important component parts ............................................................................... 123
RECOMMENDED OILS ...........................................................................................................125
RECOMMENDED OILS, GREASES, AND FUELS .......................................................................................... 125
BIODIESEL FUEL (BDF) .................................................................................................................................. 127
APPENDICES ..........................................................................................................................129
MAIN DIMENSIONS OF THE MACHINE.......................................................................................................... 129
INDEX.......................................................................................................................................131
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