Kubota U17 User manual

PRINTED IN JAPAN
English (U.S.A.)
Code No. RA238-8151-3
U
17
1BAABBKAP0850
MODEL U17
©KUBOTA Corporation 2008
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LIST OF ABBREVIATION
Abbreviations
API
ASTM
CECE
DIN
EN
Front
Hi
ISO
JIS
L
Lo
L/min
MIL
OPG
(Top Guard Level I)
ROPS
rpm
SAE
TPSS
Description
American Petroleum Institute
American Society forTesting and Materials, USA
Commitee for European Construction Machinery
German Institute for Standards, Federal Republic of
Germany
European Standard
“Front” means the front view towards the boom and
dozer
High speed
International Organization for Standardization
Japanese Industrial Standard
Volume (Liter)
Low speed
Liter per minute
Military Standards
Operator Protective Guards of Top Guard Level I
Roll-over Protective Structures
Revolutions Per minute
Society of Automotive Engineering
Two Pattern Selection System
U17
English (U.S.A.)
AX . H . 19 - 30 . 5 . AK
IMPORTANT
The engine in this machine is not equipped by the manufacturer
with a standard spark arrester.
It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to
use or operate this engine on or near any forest-covered,
brush-covered land, or grass- covered land unless the exhaust
system is equipped with a working spark arrester meeting state
laws. Other states or federal areas may have similar laws.
California Proposition 65
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
certain vehicle components and fluids,
contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
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GENERAL SYMBOLS
3Safety alert Symbol
TWarning lamp “Fuel level too low”
System lamp
lWarning lamp “Engine Oil pressure”
gWarning lamp “Battery charge”
Warning lamp “Auto Idle (AI) Lamp”
Indicator lamp “Glow”
7Working light switch
5Horn
ZWiper/Washer switch
RDiesel
EHydraulic fluid
WGear oil
Grease
jFast
kSlow
Excavator - Overhead movement toward
the front
Excavator - Overhead movement toward
the rear
æBoom up
…Boom down
≥Arm up
≤Arm crowd
‘Bucket crowd
The instruments and operation elements have been marked with a series of symbols in order to
simplify the operation of your excavator. These symbols are listed below with the respective
descriptions.
“Bucket dump
”Boom swing (left)
’Boom swing (Right)
Dozer raise
Dozer lower
Operation direction of control lever
Operation direction of control lever
VRead operator’s manual
cEngine stop control lamp
Lock
Unlock
Reducing / Increasing track width

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.

3 SAFETY FIRST
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.
3DANGER : Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
3WARNING : Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
3CAUTION : Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury.
IMPORTANT : Indicates that equipment or property damage
could result if instructions are not followed.
NOTE : Gives helpful information.