Kubota RA2072 Hydro User manual

RA2072
RA2072 Hydro
Operator’s manual
Original operator’s manual
Edition 04.2015
Date of print 06.2015
Language EN-US
Machine number VF69670236 –
Model VF6967
Document number VF16662027.EN-US

RA2072 RA2072 Hydro
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Designation
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Machine 
number
Accessories
Address of 
supplier
Address of 
manufacturer Kverneland Group Kerteminde AS
Taarupstrandvej 25
DK-5300 Kerteminde
Denmark
Tel: [phone]
Copyright by Kverneland Group Gottmadingen N. V., Germany. Reproduction, transfer to other media, translation or the use of extracts or parts
of this manual without the explicit permission of Kverneland, is not permitted. All rights reserved. The contents of this operator’s manual are subject
to change without notice. The right to technical revision is reserved.
6.20 - 7.30 m (20.30 - 23.95 ft)
1 640 kg (2 557 lbs)
VF6967 _ _ _ _

Table of contents
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Table of contents
Preface ....................................................... 5
Target group for
this operator’s manual 5
Symbols used 6
Safety ......................................................... 8
For your safety 9
DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION labels
10
Who is allowed to
operate the machine? 16
General safety information 16
Coupling 19
Hydraulics 19
Road transport 20
Operation 22
Uncoupling 23
Care and maintenance 24
Further regulations 25
Getting to know the machine .................. 26
Range of application 26
Features 26
Designation of components 27
Technical specifications 28
Pilotbox – Hydro version 32
Function
overview 33
Delivery and assembly ............................. 39
Checking the scope of delivery 39
Checking tandem axle [+] 40
Length of PTO shaft 41
Steering 43
Coupling the machine .............................. 44
Safety 44
General 44
Coupling the lower link 45
Swivelling in the parking stand 46
Coupling the PTO shaft 47
Wheel chocks 48
Connections 49
Preparing for use ...................................... 55
Safety 55
General 56
Adjusting the machine 56
Frame pitch 57
Rotor pitch 57
Working depth 61
Road transport .......................................... 62
Safety 62
General 63
Prior to road transport 63
Road transport 67
Preparations on the field .......................... 68
Safety 68
General 69
Lowering the machine 69
Operation ................................................... 73
Safety 73
General 74
Crop processing 74
Using the machine 75
Working speed 81
Adjusting the swath width 81
Driving on headlands 82
Check list for operation 83
Cleaning and care ..................................... 84
Safety 84
General 85
Cleaning 85
Care 85
Parking and storage .................................. 86
Safety 86
General 86
Uncoupling the machine 87
After the end of the season 87
Maintenance ............................................... 88
Safety 88
General 89
Screwed connections 92
Lubrication points for grease 94
Lubricating the PTO shafts 95
Filling quantities 96
Tires 96
Hydraulics 97
Checking sliding elements 98
Accessories ............................................... 100
Tine saver 100
Hydraulic single lift 100
Tandem axles 101
Spare wheel 101
Fault elimination ........................................ 102
Troubleshooting 102
Emergency manual function 104
Circuit diagrams ........................................ 105
Hydraulic circuit diagram 105
Pilotbox circuit diagram 107
Lighting equipment circuit
diagram – USA 108
Decommissioning ..................................... 109
Disposal 109
EC Declaration of Conformity .................. 110
Conforms to

Table of contents
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EC Directive 
2006/42/EC 110
Index .......................................................... 111

Preface
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Preface
Target group for 
this operator’s
manual
This operator’s manual is intended for trained agriculturists and
persons who are otherwise qualified for agricultural activities and have
received instruction in working with this machine.
Minimum age
Children under the age of 16 are not permitted to operate the machine.
For your safety
You must familiarise yourself with the contents of this operator’s
manual before assembly or initial operation of the machine. In this
way, you will achieve optimum work results and operational safety.
The operator’s manual forms an integral part of the machine and must
always be kept at hand. This will ensure that you:
•avoid accidents.
•comply with warranty conditions.
•have a fully functional machine in good working order at all times.
Demonstration and
training
Your dealer will provide instruction on operation and care of the
machine.
Information for the employer
All personnel are to be regularly, but at least once a year, instructed
on the use of the machine, in accordance with the regulations of the
national organisation for Health and Safety at Work. Untrained or
unauthorised persons are not permitted to use the machine.
You are responsible for ensuring that the machine is operated and
maintained safely. Make sure that you and all other persons that
operate, maintain or work in close proximity with the machine are
familiar with the operating and maintenance regulations, as well as the
corresponding safety instructions in this operator’s manual.
\ WARNING
Simplified illustrations for better understanding
Illustrations of the machine in the operator’s manual are shown
without protective equipment – or with the protective equipment
open – for better understanding. Be sure to observe the safety
information and follow the handling instructions in the operator’s
manual. Otherwise, serious or fatal injury may be caused as a
result.

Preface
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Symbols used
In this operator’s manual, the following symbols and terms have been
used:
•A bullet point accompanies each item in a list.
A triangle indicates operating functions which must be performed.
An arrow indicates a cross-reference to other sections of this
manual.
[+] A plus sign indicates additional equipment which is not included in
the standard version.
We have also used pictograms to help you find instructions more
quickly:
The "Information" pictogram indicates tips and additional information.
The “Examples” pictogram indicates examples that assist under-
standing of the instructions.
The spanner indicates tips for assembly or adjustment work.
This arrow in the diagram shows the direction of travel.
The brush indicates the points that must be lubricated using the brush.
The grease gun indicates the points that must be lubricated using the
grease gun.
Switch on the tractor.
Shut off the engine, set the parking brake, remove the ignition key
and secure the tractor against rolling away.
Open the ball valve.
Close the ball valve.

Preface
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Safety
8
Safety
California Proposition 65
\ WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, certain machine
components and fluids, contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro-
ductive harm.
\ 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.
\ 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, could result in minor or moderate injury.
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Safety
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For your safety
Know your equipment and it's limitations. Read this entire manual
before attempting start and operate the units.
This chapter contains general safety instructions. Each chapter of the
operator’s manual contains additional specific safety information
which is not described here. Observe the safety information:
•in the interest of your own safety.
•in the interest of the safety of others.
•to ensure the safety of the machine.
Numerous risks can result from handling agricultural machinery in the
wrong way. Therefore, always work with particular care and never
under time pressure.
Information for the employer
Inform all persons who work with the machine about this safety
information at regular intervals and in accordance with statutory regu-
lations.
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Safety
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DANGER,
WARNING and
CAUTION labels
Safety-related stickers attached to the machine indicate potential
hazards. The stickers must not be removed. Illegible or missing
stickers should be replaced. You can obtain new stickers as
replacement parts from your dealer.
DANGER, WARNING
and CAUTION labels
on the machine
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