Kubota KX 016-4 User manual

(Australia)
RG158-8193-1 1BAAACDAP2310

Abbreviations Definitions
API
ASTM
CECE
DIN
EN
OPG
FRONT
Hi
ISO
JIS
L
L/min
Lo
MIL
rpm
ROPS
SAE
TPSS
AI
American Petroleum Institute
American Society for Testing and Materials, USA
Committee for European Construction Equipment
German Institute for Standards, Federal Republic of Germany
European Standard
Operator Protective Guards
"Front" means the front view towards the boom and dozer
High speed
International Standardization Organization
Japanese Industrial Standard
Volume (Liter)
Liter per minute
Low speed
Military Standards
Revolutions per minute
Roll-Over Protective Structures
Society of Automotive Engineers, USA
Two Pattern Selection System
Auto Idle
ABBREVIATION LIST

Safety alert Symbol
Warning lamp “Fuel level too low”
System lamp
Warning lamp “Engine Oil pressure “
Warning lamp “Battery charge”
Warning lamp “Auto Idle (AI) Lamp”
Indicator lamp “Glow”
Working light switch
Horn
Wiper/Washer switch
Diesel
Hydraulic fluid
Gear oil
Grease
Fast
Slow
Excavator - Overhead movement toward the front
Excavator - Overhead movement toward the rear
Boom raise
Boom lower
Arm out
Arm in
Bucket crowd
Bucket dump
Boom swing (Left)
Boom swing (Right)
Dozer raise
Dozer lower
Operation direction of control lever
Operation direction of control lever
Read operator’s manual
Lock
Unlock
Engine stop control lamp
Reducing / Increasing track width
Rotary beacon indicator on/off
Display selector switch
User setting switch
AUX proportional switch
Working light switch
Key in
Key out
AUX
Maintenance
Clock warning
GENERAL SYMBOLS
The instruments and operation elements have been marked with a series of symbols in order to simplify the opera-
tion of your excavator. These symbols are listed below with the respective descriptions.

FOREWORD
You are now the proud owner of a KUBOTA excavator. This excavator is a
product of KUBOTA quality engineering and manufacturing. It is made of the
fine materials and under rigid quality control systems. It will give you long,
satisfactory service. To obtain the best use of your excavator, please read
this manual carefully. It will help you become familiar with the operation of
the excavator and contains many helpful hints about excavator
maintenance. It is KUBOTA's policy to utilize as quick 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outdated.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.
Please note that there may be some differences between your actual
machine and the illustrations in the instructions.
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.
DANGER : Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING : Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION : Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
IMPORTANT : Indicates that equipment or property damage
could result if instructions are not followed.
NOTE : Gives helpful information.
SAFETY FIRST

CONTENTS
SAFE OPERATION ................................................................................................. 1
DANGER, WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS...................................................... 8
CARE OF DANGER, WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS...................................13
DEALER SERVICE...................................................................................................... 1
TECHNICAL DATA...................................................................................................... 2
DESCRIPTION OF MACHINE PARTS........................................................................ 3
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROL ELEMENTS................................................. 4
CHECKS BEFORE START.........................................................................................7
DAILY CHECKS....................................................................................................... 7
Working Light Switch........................................................................................................7
OPERATION OF THE ENGINE...................................................................................8
STARTING THE ENGINE........................................................................................ 8
Display Selector Switch....................................................................................................9
Battery Charge Lamp......................................................................................................11
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Lamp ...............................................................................11
Glow Lamp......................................................................................................................11
LCD Display for Normal Operation.................................................................................12
LCD Display for Warning................................................................................................13
Warning Lamp ................................................................................................................13
Checkpoints after Starting the Engine............................................................................14
STARTING THE ENGINE UNDER COLD CONDITIONS...................................... 14
Precautions in case of Overheat.....................................................................................14
STOPPING THE ENGINE...................................................................................... 14
Engine Stop Knob...........................................................................................................15
STARTING WITH AN AUXILIARY BATTERY .......................................................15
Observe Following Guidelines when Starting with an Auxiliary Battery..........................15
EXCAVATOR OPERATION ...................................................................................... 16
RUNNING-IN OF THE NEW EXCAVATOR...........................................................16
Do not Work with Full Engine Rpm's or Full Loads during the First 50 Working Hours..16
Oil Change in the Run-in Stage......................................................................................16
STARTING............................................................................................................. 16
Seat Belt.........................................................................................................................16
Operator's Seat...............................................................................................................16
Lock Lever (Unload Lever) .............................................................................................18
Working Light Switch......................................................................................................18
Beacon Light Switch.......................................................................................................18
OPERATION OF TRACK WIDTH CHANGE..........................................................19
OPERATION OF THE DOZER.............................................................................. 19
Adjustment of the Dozer Width.......................................................................................20
DRIVING................................................................................................................ 20
Drive Levers(Right,Left)..................................................................................................22
Travel Speed Switch.......................................................................................................22
TURNS................................................................................................................... 23