Kubota BX1870 User manual

FOREWORD
will help you become familiar With the operation of the tractor and contains many
helpful hints about tractor maintenance. It is KUBOTA's policy to utilize, as quick as
possmle. every advance in our research. The immediate use of new techniques in
the manufacturing of products may cause some small parts of this manual to
become outdated. KUBOTA distributors and dealers WIII have the most up-to‐date
information. Please do not hesitate to consult them.
ASAFETY 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.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided. will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates apotentially hazardous Situation which, if not
avoided. could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates apotentially hazardous Situation which, if not
avoided. may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTE :Gives helpful information
CONTENTS
ASAFE OPERATION ,.. . . .. ... ......A-1
SERVICINGOF TRACTOR....... .. . . . .. ... .. . . . ....1
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATION TABLE.
TRAVELING SPEEDS .
IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS ..... 5
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS.....,. . . . . .. ....... 8
PRE-OPERATION CHECK .. ......
DAILY CHECK ...................................
OPERATING THE ENGINE...
STARTING THE ENGINE
Cold Weather Starting .
Block Heater (Option).
STOPPING THE ENGINE
WARMING UP
Warm-up and Transmissron Oil in the Low Temperature Range .
JUMP STARTING ..
OPERATING THE TRACTOR ............................................. ....
OPERATING NEW TRACTOR ...................................................
Do not Operate the Tractor at Full Speed for the First 50 Hours
Changing Lubricating Oil for New Tractors. ..
BOARDING AND LEAVING THE TRACTOR
OPERATING FOLDABLE ROPS.
To Fold the ROPS. ....
To Raise the ROPS to Upright Pos on
AdjustmeniofFotdabte ROPS.. .
STARTING......
Operatoi’s Seat.
Seat Belt .. ..
Head Light Switch . . ... ....
Hazard Light Swnch.......,..... .. ... .. ..
Turn Signal Light SWitch.
Brake Pedal ..................
Range Gear Shift Lever (
Front Wheel Drive Lever.
Hand Throttle Lever....
Parking Brake Pedal
Speed Control Pedal ..
Speed Set Dewce (BX237OD. BX2670D)
STOPPING.
Stopping. ..
CHECK DURING DRIVING
Immediately Stop the Engine .

CONTENTS
Easy Checkerfl'M)
Fuel Gauge 23
Coolant Tempera ure auge 23
Hourmeter/Tachometer .. 24
PARKING. 24
Parking... 24
ACCESSO 25
12V Electric Outlet 25
Operators Manual Holder (BX1870D). 25
Glove Box (BX237OD. BX267OD) ..... .25
OPERATING TECHNIQUES 26
Differential Lock...
Operating the Tmctoron aRoa
Operating on aSlopes and Rough Terrain.
Transport the Trac10r Safely ..
Directions for Use of Power Steenn
PTO Select Lever
PTO Clutch Lever...
PTO Shaft Cover and Shaft Cap
Stationary PTO
PTO Drive Shaft...
THREE-POINT HITCH &DRAWBAR.
3-POINT HITCH .........................
Attaching and detaching implements
Lifting Rod (Right)
Top Link........
Check Chains
HYDRAULIC UNIT
3-POINT HITCH CONTROL SYSTEM
Hydraulic Control
3-pomt Hitch Lowering Speed
AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS
Hydraulic Outlet.
MOWER LIFI' LINRAGE. .
Cutting Height Control Dlal..
Hydraulic Control Unit Use Reference Chart
AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE (IF EQUIPPED)
Valve Lock
Auxiliary Hydraulic Ports.
Control Lever and Hydraulic Hose Connections.
Controlling Loader (Only If equrpped with loader)..
TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST.
TIRES.
Inflation ressur
Dual Tires ......
WHEEL TREAD
CONTENTS
Front Wheels ..
Rear Wheels
Rear Ballast
MAINTENANCE
SERVICE INTERVALS .
LUBRICANTS, FUEL AN
PERIODIC SERVICE
HOW TO OPEN THE HOOD
Engine Coven.
DAILY CHECK.
Walk Around Inspection
Checking end Refueling
Checking Engine Oil Level...
Checking Transmisswn FIUid eve
Checking Coolant Level... ..
Cleaning Panel and RadiatorScreen
Checking Brake Pedal" ..
Checking Gauges. Meterand Easy Checkerfl'M)
Checking Head Light. Hazard Light etc
Checking Seat Belt and ROPS..........
Checking and Cleaning oi Electrical Wiring and Battery Cables.
Checking Movable Parts
EVERY 50HOURS...“
Lubricating Grease Fittings
Checking Engine Start System
Checking OPC System.
Checking Wheel Bolt Torq
EVERY 100 HOURS
Battery ...................
Cleaning Air Cleaner Element.
Checking Fuel Lines and Fuel Filter
Adjusting Fan Belt Tension .............
Adjusting HST Neutral Spring (for Speed Control Pedal
Adjusting Brake Pedal
EVERY 200 HOURS ..
Replacmg Engine Oil Fille
Changing Engine Oil.........
Replacmg Transmission Oil Filter
Checking Radiator Hoses and Clamp
Checking Intake Air Line
Adjusting Toe- i n .........
Checking Power Steering Line
EVERY 400 HOURS ..
Adjusting Front Axle Pivo .
Changlng Transmission Flui
Cleaning Transmission Straine
Chenglng Front Axle Case Oil ..... .