Kubota SVL97-2 User manual

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English (Australia)
Code No. V0642-5811-7
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Compact
Tr a ck
Loader
KUBOTA
CTL
1JKMD00001000
MODEL
SVL97-2
SVL97
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2
V0642-5811-7

Air Flow Sensor
American Petroleum Institute
American Society for Testing and Materials, USA
Auxiliary
Closed Crankcase Ventilation
Common Rail System
Compact Track Loader
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
Deutsches Institut für Normung, GERMANY
(German Institute for Standardization)
Diesel Oxidation Catalyst
Diesel Particulate Filter
Exhaust Gas Re-circulation
European Standard
Federal Communication Commission
Falling Objects Protective Structure
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
International Organization for Standardization
Japanese Industry Standard
Mass Air Flow
Military 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
Abbreviations Definitions
AFS
API
ASTM
AUX
CCV
CRS
CTL
DEF
DIN
DOC
DPF
EGR
EN
FCC
FOPS
ISED
ISO
JIS
MAF
MIL
OPC
OSHA
P/L
PCV
ROPS
rpm
rps
SAE
SCV
SMV
ABBREVIATION LIST
SVL97-2
English
BB. A. 8 - 8. 0. 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
Fast (Speed Indicator)
Slow (Speed Indicator)
Battery Charge
DPF Standby / Regeneration
Engine Rev up
Inhibit DPF Regeneration
Horn
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
DEF (AdBlue)
SCR system warning
DEF (AdBlue) quality warning
Thawing DEF (AdBlue)
AUX electrical mode change

FOREWORD
Thank you for the purchase of a Kubota product.
Before using this product, read this manual carefully and use the product correctly.
After reading, keep the manual in a safe and easy-to-access place for future
reference. Note that product specifications are subject to change without prior
notice. The product delivered to you may differ slightly from the product described
in the manual.
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.
Gives helpful information.
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.
SAFETY FIRST
DANGER :
WARNING:
CAUTION:
IMPORTANT:
NOTE:

OTHERS
Company names, product names and service names described in this manual are the trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners. In the text, those names are not accompanied by
trademark symbols (®, ™).
ABOUT TRADEMARKS
Trademark Owner
AdBlue® AdBlue is a registered trademark of the VDA - Verband der Automobilindustrie
e.V. (The German Association of the Automotive Industry).

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 [standard flow model].................................................................................................... 39
11. AUX port switch [High-Flow model] ......................................................................................................... 40
12. AUX port variable switch ......................................................................................................................... 40
13. AUX hold switch ...................................................................................................................................... 40
14. AUX electrical control switch (option) ...................................................................................................... 40
15. AUX electrical mode change switch (option) ........................................................................................... 41
16. Hydraulic quick switch [Hydraulic quick-hitch model only]....................................................................... 41
17. Display selector switch ............................................................................................................................ 41
PEDAL AND LEVERS ...............................................................................................................42
CONTROL PEDALS, LEVERS, AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET ........................................................................... 42
SAFETY FEATURES .................................................................................................................43
HOW TO USE THE EMERGENCY EXIT............................................................................................................ 43
OPC FUNCTION................................................................................................................................................. 43
HOW TO USE AND CHECK THE FUNCTION OF THE ARMREST .................................................................. 43
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HOW TO USE AND CHECK THE SEAT FUNCTION......................................................................................... 43
HOW TO CHECK THE BACK-UP ALARM ......................................................................................................... 43
HOW TO USE THE FORCED LIFT ARMS LOWERING DEVICE...................................................................... 44
EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT DEVICE .................................................................................45
CATALYST-CONTAINING DIESEL-PARTICULATE-FILTER (DPF) DEVICE ..................................................... 45
REGENERATION OF DIESEL-PARTICULATE-FILTER (DPF) .......................................................................... 45
SCR (SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION) SYSTEM ................................................................................... 47
1. DEF (AdBlue) ............................................................................................................................................ 48
2. Handling DEF (AdBlue) ............................................................................................................................. 48
3. Quality of DEF (AdBlue) ............................................................................................................................ 48
4. DEF (AdBlue) level gauge ......................................................................................................................... 48
5. Warning display when the remaining amount of DEF (AdBlue) is low....................................................... 49
6. Adding DEF (AdBlue) ................................................................................................................................ 49
7. Draining DEF (AdBlue) .............................................................................................................................. 49
8. Storing purchased DEF (AdBlue) .............................................................................................................. 50
9. Storing DEF (AdBlue) in the DEF (AdBlue) tank ....................................................................................... 50
10. Disposing DEF (AdBlue).......................................................................................................................... 51
11. Handling precautions after stopping the engine....................................................................................... 51
12. Precautions when using in cold regions .................................................................................................. 51
13. Maintenance of SCR system related parts .............................................................................................. 51
14. SCR system warning lamp ...................................................................................................................... 51
15. DEF (AdBlue) quality warning lamp......................................................................................................... 52
16. Thawing DEF (AdBlue) lamp ................................................................................................................... 52
AIR CONDITIONER ...................................................................................................................53
ADJUSTING THE AIR FLOW OF THE AIR CONDITIONER.............................................................................. 53
AIR CONTROL VENT......................................................................................................................................... 54
HOW TO USE THE CONTROL PANEL.............................................................................................................. 54
OPERATING THE CONTROL PANEL................................................................................................................ 55
OPERATION ..............................................................................................................................56
CAB TYPE MACHINE......................................................................................................................................... 56
1. Interior lamp............................................................................................................................................... 56
2. How to use the wiper/washer switch [Closed cab model].......................................................................... 56
3. Opening and closing the cab door [Closed cab model] ............................................................................. 56
4. Opening and closing the side cab window [Closed cab model]................................................................. 58
OPERATION OF THE ENGINE .......................................................................................................................... 58
1. Starting the engine .................................................................................................................................... 59
2. Checking the machine after starting the engine ........................................................................................ 60
3. Starting the engine under cold conditions ................................................................................................. 60
STOPPING THE ENGINE................................................................................................................................... 60
1. Starting the engine with an auxiliary battery.............................................................................................. 61
OPERATION OF THE MACHINE ....................................................................................................................... 61
1. Running-in of the machine......................................................................................................................... 61
2. Start of the machine .................................................................................................................................. 62
2.1 Adjusting the operator's seat.............................................................................................................. 62
2.2 How to use the seat belt..................................................................................................................... 63
2.3 How to use the armrest ...................................................................................................................... 63
3. Driving........................................................................................................................................................ 63
3.1 Traveling forward and backward ........................................................................................................ 63
4. Turning the machine .................................................................................................................................. 64
4.1 How to use pivot turn ......................................................................................................................... 64
4.2 How to use spin turn .......................................................................................................................... 65
5. Operating the lift arms ............................................................................................................................... 66
5.1 How to use the lift arm stopper .......................................................................................................... 66
6. Operating the bucket ................................................................................................................................. 67
AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC ..........................................................................................................69
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HOW TO USE THE AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC CONTROL................................................................................. 69
1. Operating the auxiliary hydraulic control ................................................................................................... 69
2. Auxiliary port operation [high-flow model only] .......................................................................................... 71
2.1 Selecting the action modes ................................................................................................................ 71
2.2 Setting the maximum flow volume ..................................................................................................... 72
2.2.1 AUX port MAX. flow volume ...................................................................................................... 73
2.2.2 AUX port (LH and RH) maximum flow volume setting flow chart .............................................. 74
3. Operating the attachment control device (option)...................................................................................... 75
QUICK-HITCH............................................................................................................................76
HOW TO USE THE MECHANICAL QUICK-HITCH............................................................................................ 76
HOW TO USE THE HYDRAULIC QUICK-HITCH .............................................................................................. 78
MACHINE PRECAUTION..........................................................................................................80
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON MACHINE OPERATION ............................................................................... 80
1. Caution while traveling .............................................................................................................................. 80
2. Precaution when traveling in high speed................................................................................................... 80
3. Precautions for use of machine near water ............................................................................................... 80
4. Precautions when traveling on inclines ..................................................................................................... 81
5. Parking on an incline ................................................................................................................................. 81
6. Prohibited actions for the machine ............................................................................................................ 82
7. Prevention of slippage of rubber tracks ..................................................................................................... 82
LIFTING......................................................................................................................................83
LIFTING THE MACHINE..................................................................................................................................... 83
TRANSPORTING.......................................................................................................................86
LOADING THE MACHINE ON A TRANSPORT VEHICLE................................................................................. 86
TOWING AN OPERABLE MACHINE ................................................................................................................. 87
TOWING AN INOPERABLE MACHINE.............................................................................................................. 88
MAINTENANCE.........................................................................................................................89
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS ............................................................................................................................. 90
OPENING AND CLOSING OF COMPONENTS................................................................................................. 93
1. Opening and closing the rear door ............................................................................................................ 93
2. Opening the engine hood .......................................................................................................................... 93
3. Detaching the radiator and the oil cooler................................................................................................... 93
4. Where to keep the operator's manual........................................................................................................ 94
5. Tilting up the cab ....................................................................................................................................... 95
DISCHARGING MUD FROM OPERATOR CAB AND MAIN FRAME ................................................................ 97
1. Discharging mud from the operator CAB................................................................................................... 97
2. Discharging mud from the main frame ...................................................................................................... 97
DAILY CHECKS .................................................................................................................................................. 97
1. Daily check items before starting the machine .......................................................................................... 97
2. Checking the coolant level......................................................................................................................... 98
3. Checking the fuel level .............................................................................................................................. 98
4. Checking the DEF (AdBlue) level and adding the fluid.............................................................................. 99
4.1 Adding DEF (AdBlue) in the DEF (AdBlue) tank ................................................................................ 99
5. Checking the engine oil level................................................................................................................... 100
6. Checking the hydraulic oil level ............................................................................................................... 101
7. Lubrication points of the machine............................................................................................................ 101
8. Checking the radiator and the oil cooler .................................................................................................. 102
9. Checking and cleaning the engine and the electrical wiring.................................................................... 102
10. Precautions for checking the V-belt ....................................................................................................... 102
11. Precautions for washing whole machine................................................................................................ 102
12. Draining the water separator ................................................................................................................. 102
13. Checking the evacuator valve ............................................................................................................... 103
14. Checking the pre-cleaner ...................................................................................................................... 103
15. Checking the DPF (diesel-particulate-filter) muffler............................................................................... 103
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16. Checking the washer liquid [Closed cab model].................................................................................... 104
17. Checking the battery condition .............................................................................................................. 104
18. Cleaning the fuel tank cap ..................................................................................................................... 106
EVERY 50 SERVICE HOURS .......................................................................................................................... 106
1. Draining the water from the fuel tank....................................................................................................... 106
2. Checking the track tension ...................................................................................................................... 106
3. Checking the air cleaner element ............................................................................................................ 107
4. Cleaning the air cleaner element............................................................................................................. 107
5. Cleaning the evacuator valve .................................................................................................................. 108
EVERY 250 SERVICE HOURS ........................................................................................................................ 108
1. Checking the radiator hoses and the clamps .......................................................................................... 108
2. Checking the fuel line and the intake air line ........................................................................................... 109
3. Checking and adjusting the V-belt tension .............................................................................................. 109
3.1 Checking and adjusting the air-conditioner belt tension [Closed cab model]................................... 110
4. Cleaning inside of the main frame ........................................................................................................... 110
5. Replacing the air cleaner element ............................................................................................................111
6. Cleaning the fresh air filter........................................................................................................................111
7. Cleaning the inner air filter........................................................................................................................111
8. Checking the air-conditioner condenser .................................................................................................. 112
9. Changing the engine oil........................................................................................................................... 112
10. Replacing the engine oil filter cartridge ................................................................................................. 113
EVERY 500 SERVICE HOURS ........................................................................................................................ 113
1. Replacing the water separator filter element ........................................................................................... 113
2. Cleaning the fuel pump filter.................................................................................................................... 114
3. Replacing the fuel filter cartridge ............................................................................................................. 115
4. Changing the drive unit oil ....................................................................................................................... 116
5. Changing the return filter ......................................................................................................................... 116
6. Replacing the breather filter .................................................................................................................... 116
7. Replacing the hydraulic oil filter............................................................................................................... 117
8. Cleaning the front window roller [Closed cab model only]....................................................................... 117
EVERY 1000 SERVICE HOURS ...................................................................................................................... 117
1. Changing the hydraulic oil including replacing the suction filter and the return filter in the hydraulic
tank.......................................................................................................................................................... 117
2. Hydraulic oil check with the hydraulic hammers...................................................................................... 118
3. Adjusting the engine valve clearance ...................................................................................................... 118
4. Replacing the front window roller [Closed cab model only] ..................................................................... 118
EVERY 1500 SERVICE HOURS ...................................................................................................................... 118
1. Checking the injector tip .......................................................................................................................... 118
2. Replacing the oil separator element ........................................................................................................ 118
3. Checking the PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve........................................................................ 119
4. Checking the EGR cooler ........................................................................................................................ 119
5. Checking the DEF (AdBlue) injector tip ................................................................................................... 119
6. Checking the DEF (AdBlue) hoses.......................................................................................................... 119
EVERY 2000 SERVICE HOURS ...................................................................................................................... 119
1. Checking the alternator and the starter motor ......................................................................................... 119
EVERY 3000 SERVICE HOURS ...................................................................................................................... 119
1. Checking the EGR system ...................................................................................................................... 119
2. Checking the turbocharger ...................................................................................................................... 119
3. Cleaning the diesel-particulate-filter (DPF).............................................................................................. 119
3.1 When the DEF (AdBlue) tank is frozen ............................................................................................ 119
4. Replacing the filter in DEF (AdBlue) pump.............................................................................................. 119
5. Checking the DEF (AdBlue) injector........................................................................................................ 120
EVERY 8000 SERVICE HOURS ...................................................................................................................... 120
1. Replacing the filter of DEF (AdBlue) tank................................................................................................ 120
EVERY 3 SERVICE MONTHS.......................................................................................................................... 120
1. Checking the quality of DEF (AdBlue) ..................................................................................................... 120
ANNUAL SERVICING....................................................................................................................................... 120
1. Checking the air-conditioner pipes and hoses......................................................................................... 120
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