Kubota BX2380 User manual

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AUX. valve equipped machine
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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16
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Code No. K2871-7131-1
AU. K. 1-1. -. K
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Abbreviations Definitions
2WD
4WD
API
ASABE
ASTM
DIN
DT
fpm
Hi-Lo
HST
m/s
PTO
RH/LH
ROPS
rpm
r/s
SAE
SMV
2-Wheel Drive
4-Wheel Drive
American Petroleum Institute
American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, USA
American Society of Testing and Materials, USA
Deutsches Institut für Normung, GERMANY
Dual Traction [4WD]
Feet Per Minute
High Speed-Low Speed
Hydrostatic Transmission
Meters Per Second
Power Take Off
Right-hand and left-hand sides are determined by facing in
the direction of forward travel
Roll-Over Protective Structures
Revolutions Per Minute
Revolutions Per Second
Society of Automotive Engineers, USA
Slow Moving Vehicle
ABBREVIATION LIST
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
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.
Canadian Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC):
This machine complies with Industry Canada ICES-002.

UNIVERSAL SYMBOLS
As a guide to the operation of your tractor, various universal symbols have been utilized on the instruments and
controls. The symbols are shown below with an indication of their meaning.
Safety Alert Symbol
Read Operator's Manual
Hour meter/Elapsed Operating Hours
Diesel Fuel
Fuel-Level
Empty
Full
Engine-Run
Diesel Preheat/Glow Plugs (Low Temperature
Start Aid)
Starter Control
Engine-Stop
Engine Oil-Pressure
Engine Coolant-Temperature
Battery Charging Condition
Electrical Power-accessories
Hazard Warning Lights
Turn Signal
Headlight
Master Lighting Switch
Engine Speed Control
Slow
Fast
Brake
Parking Brake
4-Wheel Drive-Off
4-Wheel Drive-On
Speed set-On
Speed set-Off
Differential Lock
Hydraulic Control-Lowered Position
Hydraulic Control-Raised Position
3-Point Lowering Speed Control
Remote Cylinder-Retract
Remote Cylinder-Extend
Mid-PTO
Mid-Rear-PTO
Rear-PTO
Power Take-Off Clutch Control-Off Position
Power Take-Off Clutch Control-On Position
Tilt Steering Lever
Loader Lock Lever Lock Position
Loader Lock Lever Unlock Position

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 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.
You are now the proud owner of a KUBOTA Tractor. This tractor is a product of
KUBOTA's quality engineering and manufacturing. It is made of the excellent
materials and under rigid quality control systems. It will give you long, satisfactory
service. To obtain the best use of your tractor, please read this manual carefully. It
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
possible, 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 will have the most up-to-date
information. Please do not hesitate to consult them.

CONTENTS
SAFE OPERATION......................................................................................................................5
SERVICING OF THE TRACTOR ...............................................................................................17
DEALER SERVICE............................................................................................................................................. 17
1. Warranty of the tractor ............................................................................................................................... 18
2. Scrapping the tractor and its procedure .................................................................................................... 18
SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................................19
SPECIFICATION TABLE..................................................................................................................................... 19
TRAVELING SPEEDS TABLE ............................................................................................................................ 21
IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS.......................................................................................................22
IMPLEMENT LIMITATION TABLES.................................................................................................................... 22
FRONT LOADER................................................................................................................................................ 26
WEIGHT OF THE IMPLEMENTS AS THE REAR BALLAST ............................................................................. 26
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS.................................................................................27
INSTRUMENT PANEL, SWITCHES, AND HAND CONTROLS ......................................................................... 27
1. Key switch ................................................................................................................................................. 28
2. Tilt lever [BX2380 and BX2680]................................................................................................................. 28
3. Head light switch ....................................................................................................................................... 28
4. Hazard light switch .................................................................................................................................... 28
5. Turn signal light switch .............................................................................................................................. 28
6. Hood open lever ........................................................................................................................................ 29
FOOT CONTROLS AND HAND CONTROLS .................................................................................................... 30
1. Operator's seat .......................................................................................................................................... 31
2. Seat belt .................................................................................................................................................... 31
3. Brake pedal and parking brake lock pedal ................................................................................................ 31
3.1 How to use the parking brake ............................................................................................................ 32
4. Range gear shift lever (Hi-Lo) ................................................................................................................... 32
5. Front wheel drive lever .............................................................................................................................. 32
6. Hand accelerator lever .............................................................................................................................. 33
7. Speed control pedal................................................................................................................................... 33
8. Speed set device [BX2380 and BX2680] .................................................................................................. 34
8.1 How to use the speed set device [BX2380 and BX2680]................................................................... 34
ACCESSORY...................................................................................................................................................... 34
1. 12 V electric outlet ..................................................................................................................................... 34
2. Accessory box ........................................................................................................................................... 35
3. Operator's manual holder [BX1880] .......................................................................................................... 35
4. Glove box [BX2380 and BX2680].............................................................................................................. 35
PRE-OPERATION CHECK........................................................................................................36
DAILY CHECK ITEMS BEFORE OPERATION OF THE TRACTOR .................................................................. 36
OPERATING THE ENGINE .......................................................................................................37
STARTING THE ENGINE ................................................................................................................................... 37
1. Cold weather starting of the engine........................................................................................................... 39
2. Block heater (option) ................................................................................................................................. 39
STOPPING THE ENGINE................................................................................................................................... 39
WARMING UP OF THE ENGINE ....................................................................................................................... 40
1. Warm-up of the engine and transmission oil in the low temperature range............................................... 40
JUMP STARTING THE ENGINE ........................................................................................................................ 40
OPERATING THE TRACTOR....................................................................................................42
OPERATING NEW TRACTOR ........................................................................................................................... 42
GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR .......................................................................................................... 42
BX1880, BX2380, BX2680
1

OPERATING THE FOLDABLE ROPS ................................................................................................................ 42
1. Folding the ROPS...................................................................................................................................... 42
2. Raising the ROPS to upright position ........................................................................................................ 43
3. Adjusting the foldable ROPS ..................................................................................................................... 44
STARTING THE TRACTOR................................................................................................................................ 44
STOPPING THE TRACTOR ............................................................................................................................... 46
CHECK DURING DRIVING ................................................................................................................................ 47
1. Cases to stop the engine immediately....................................................................................................... 47
2. Check items during driving ........................................................................................................................ 47
2.1 Easy Checker™.................................................................................................................................. 47
2.2 Fuel gauge ......................................................................................................................................... 48
2.3 Coolant temperature gauge ............................................................................................................... 48
2.4 Dealing with the overheated coolant temperature.............................................................................. 49
2.5 Hour meter ......................................................................................................................................... 49
2.6 Tachometer ........................................................................................................................................ 49
PARKING THE TRACTOR.................................................................................................................................. 50
TECHNIQUES FOR OPERATING THE TRACTOR ........................................................................................... 50
1. Differential lock .......................................................................................................................................... 50
2. Precautions for operating the tractor on a road ......................................................................................... 51
3. Precautions for operating the tractor on a slopes and rough terrain ......................................................... 51
4. Precautions for transporting the tractor safely........................................................................................... 51
5. Directions for use of the power steering .................................................................................................... 51
PTO (POWER TAKE-OFF) ........................................................................................................52
PTO OPERATION............................................................................................................................................... 52
1. PTO select lever ........................................................................................................................................ 52
2. PTO clutch lever ........................................................................................................................................ 52
3. PTO shaft cover and PTO shaft cap.......................................................................................................... 53
4. Using stationary PTO................................................................................................................................. 53
5. PTO drive shaft.......................................................................................................................................... 54
5.1 Adjusting the length of PTO drive shaft.............................................................................................. 54
3-POINT HITCH AND DRAWBAR.............................................................................................55
OVERVIEW OF 3-POINT HITCH AND DRAWBAR............................................................................................ 55
3-POINT HITCH.................................................................................................................................................. 56
1. Precautions for attaching and detaching the implements to the 3-point hitch ........................................... 56
2. Adjusting the lifting rod (right).................................................................................................................... 56
3. Adjusting the top link ................................................................................................................................. 56
4. Adjusting the check chains ........................................................................................................................ 56
HITCH ................................................................................................................................................................. 56
HYDRAULIC UNIT.....................................................................................................................58
3-POINT HITCH CONTROL SYSTEM................................................................................................................ 58
1. Hydraulic control........................................................................................................................................ 58
2. Lowering speed of 3-point hitch................................................................................................................. 58
AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS ................................................................................................................................. 59
1. Hydraulic outlet.......................................................................................................................................... 59
MOWER LIFT LINKAGE SYSTEM ..................................................................................................................... 60
1. Cutting height control dial .......................................................................................................................... 60
2. Hydraulic control unit use reference chart ................................................................................................. 61
AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE (IF EQUIPPED)........................................................................... 62
1. Valve lock................................................................................................................................................... 62
2. Auxiliary hydraulic ports............................................................................................................................. 62
3. Connecting the auxiliary hydraulic control lever and hydraulic hose to the auxiliary hydraulic port .......... 62
4. Controlling loader (only if equipped with loader) ....................................................................................... 63
TIRES, WHEELS, AND BALLAST............................................................................................64
TIRES.................................................................................................................................................................. 64
1. Inflation pressure of tires ........................................................................................................................... 64
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BX1880, BX2380, BX2680

2. Dual tires ................................................................................................................................................... 64
WHEEL TREAD .................................................................................................................................................. 64
1. Front wheels .............................................................................................................................................. 65
2. Rear wheels............................................................................................................................................... 66
BALLAST ............................................................................................................................................................ 67
1. Front ballast............................................................................................................................................... 67
2. Rear ballast ............................................................................................................................................... 67
MAINTENANCE.........................................................................................................................69
SERVICE INTERVALS........................................................................................................................................ 69
LUBRICANTS, FUEL, AND COOLANT .............................................................................................................. 71
1. Biodiesel fuel (BDF)................................................................................................................................... 73
PERIODIC SERVICE .................................................................................................................75
HOW TO OPEN THE HOOD .............................................................................................................................. 75
DAILY CHECK .................................................................................................................................................... 75
1. Walk around inspection ............................................................................................................................. 75
2. Checking the fuel gauge and refueling ...................................................................................................... 75
3. Checking the engine oil level..................................................................................................................... 76
4. Checking the transmission fluid level ........................................................................................................ 76
5. Checking the coolant level......................................................................................................................... 77
6. Cleaning the panel and the radiator screen............................................................................................... 77
7. Checking the brake pedal.......................................................................................................................... 78
8. Checking the gauges, the meters, and the Easy Checker™...................................................................... 78
9. Checking the head light, hazard light, and so on....................................................................................... 78
10. Checking the seat belt and the ROPS..................................................................................................... 78
11. Checking and cleaning the electrical wiring and the battery cables......................................................... 78
12. Checking the movable parts .................................................................................................................... 79
SERVICE EVERY 50 HOURS ............................................................................................................................ 79
1. Lubricate fittings with grease ..................................................................................................................... 79
2. Checking the engine start system ............................................................................................................. 80
3. Checking the OPC (operator presence control) system ............................................................................ 80
4. Checking the wheel bolt torque ................................................................................................................. 81
5. Cleaning the lock lever shaft ..................................................................................................................... 81
SERVICE EVERY 100 HOURS .......................................................................................................................... 82
1. Checking of the battery.............................................................................................................................. 82
1.1 Battery charging ................................................................................................................................. 82
1.2 Dealing with the battery when storing the tractor for a long period .................................................... 83
2. Cleaning the air cleaner element............................................................................................................... 83
3. Checking the fuel filter ............................................................................................................................... 84
4. Adjusting the fan belt tension .................................................................................................................... 84
5. Adjusting the HST neutral spring for speed control pedal ......................................................................... 85
6. Adjusting the brake pedal .......................................................................................................................... 85
SERVICE EVERY 200 HOURS .......................................................................................................................... 86
1. Replacing the engine oil filter .................................................................................................................... 86
2. Changing the engine oil............................................................................................................................. 86
3. Replacing the transmission oil filter ........................................................................................................... 87
4. Checking the toe-in.................................................................................................................................... 87
4.1 Adjusting the toe-in ............................................................................................................................ 88
SERVICE EVERY 400 HOURS .......................................................................................................................... 88
1. Adjusting the front axle pivot ..................................................................................................................... 88
2. Changing the transmission fluid ................................................................................................................ 88
3. Cleaning the transmission strainer ............................................................................................................ 89
4. Changing the front axle case oil ................................................................................................................ 89
5. Replacing the fuel filter element ................................................................................................................ 90
SERVICE EVERY 800 HOURS .......................................................................................................................... 90
1. Adjusting the engine valve clearance ........................................................................................................ 90
SERVICE EVERY 1000 HOURS OR 1 YEAR .................................................................................................... 90
BX1880, BX2380, BX2680
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1. Replacing of the air cleaner element ......................................................................................................... 90
SERVICE EVERY 1500 HOURS ........................................................................................................................ 90
1. Checking the injection pressure of the fuel injection nozzle ...................................................................... 90
SERVICE EVERY 2000 HOURS OR 2 YEAR .................................................................................................... 90
1. Flushing the cooling system and changing the coolant ............................................................................. 90
2. Anti-freeze ................................................................................................................................................. 91
SERVICE EVERY 3000 HOURS ........................................................................................................................ 92
1. Checking the injection pump ..................................................................................................................... 92
SERVICE EVERY 1 YEAR ................................................................................................................................. 92
1. Checking the intake air line ....................................................................................................................... 92
2. Checking the radiator hoses and the hose clamps.................................................................................... 92
3. Checking the power steering line .............................................................................................................. 93
4. Checking the fuel lines .............................................................................................................................. 93
5. Checking the engine breather hose........................................................................................................... 94
SERVICE EVERY 4 YEAR ................................................................................................................................. 94
1. Replacing the radiator hose (water pipes)................................................................................................. 94
2. Replacing the fuel hose ............................................................................................................................. 94
3. Replacing the power steering hose ........................................................................................................... 94
4. Replacing the intake air line ...................................................................................................................... 94
5. Replacing the engine breather hose.......................................................................................................... 94
SERVICE AS REQUIRED................................................................................................................................... 94
1. Bleeding the fuel system ........................................................................................................................... 94
2. Replacing the fuse..................................................................................................................................... 94
3. Replacing the light bulb ............................................................................................................................. 95
STORAGE OF THE TRACTOR .................................................................................................96
STORING THE TRACTOR ................................................................................................................................. 96
REMOVING THE TRACTOR FROM STORAGE................................................................................................ 96
TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................................................................................97
ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................................................... 97
OPTIONS ...................................................................................................................................98
OPTION ITEMS .................................................................................................................................................. 98
INDEX.........................................................................................................................................99
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BX1880, BX2380, BX2680

SAFE OPERATION
Careful operation is your best insurance against an
accident.
Read and understand this manual carefully before
operating the tractor.
All operators, no matter how much experience they
may have, should read this and other related manuals
before operating the tractor or any implement attached
to it. It is the owner's obligation to instruct all operators
in safe operation.
PRECAUTIONS BEFORE
OPERATING THE TRACTOR
Know your equipment and its limitations.
Read this entire manual before attempting to start and
operate the tractor.
1. General precautions
• Pay special attention to the safety labels on the
tractor.
• Do not operate the tractor or any implement
attached to the tractor while under the influence of
alcohol, medication, controlled substances, or while
you are fatigued.
• Carefully check the vicinity of the tractor before
operating it or any implement attached to it. Do not
allow any bystander around or near the tractor
during operating it.
• Before allowing other people to use your tractor,
explain them how to operate it and have them read
this manual before operating it.
• Never wear loose, torn, or bulky clothing around the
tractor. Loose, torn, or bulky clothing may catch on
moving parts or controls, leading to the risk of an
accident. Use additional safety items: hard hat,
safety boots or shoes, eye and hearing protection,
gloves, and so on, as appropriate or required.
• Do not allow passengers to ride on any part of the
tractor at anytime. The operator must remain in the
tractor seat during operating the tractor.
• Check brakes, clutch, linkage pins, and other
mechanical parts for improper adjustment and
wear. Replace worn or damaged parts promptly.
Check the tightness of all nuts and bolts regularly.
For further details, see SERVICE INTERVALS on
page 69.
• Keep your tractor clean. Buildups of dirt, grease,
and trash may contribute to fires and lead to
personal injury.
• Use only implements meeting the specifications
listed under IMPLEMENT LIMITATION TABLES on
page 22, FRONT LOADER on page 26, and
WEIGHT OF THE IMPLEMENTS AS THE REAR
BALLAST on page 26, or implements approved by
KUBOTA.
• Use proper weights on the front or rear of the
tractor to reduce the risk of upsets. When using the
front loader, put an implement or ballast on the 3-
point hitch to improve stability. Follow the safe
operating procedures specified in the implement or
attachment manual.
• Do not modify the tractor. Unauthorized
modification may affect the function of the tractor,
which may result in personal injury.
2. Precautions for CAB and ROPS
KUBOTA recommends the use of a CAB or roll-over-
protective-structures (ROPS), and seat belt in almost
all applications. Combination of a CAB or ROPS and
seat belt will reduce the risk of serious injury or death if
the tractor should be upset.
• Check for overhead clearance which may interfere
with a CAB or ROPS.
• Set parking brake and stop engine. Remove any
obstructions that may prevent raising or folding the
ROPS. Do not allow any bystander. Always perform
functions of CAB or ROPS from a stable position at
the rear of the tractor. Hold the top of the ROPS
securely when raising or folding it. Make sure that
all pins are installed and locked.
• If the CAB or ROPS is loosened or removed for any
reason, make sure that all parts are reinstalled
correctly before operating the tractor.
• Never modify or repair any structural member of a
CAB or ROPS because welding, bending, drilling,
grinding, or cutting it may weaken the structure.
• If any structural member of the CAB or ROPS is
damaged, replace the entire structure at your local
KUBOTA Dealer.
• If the tractor is equipped with a foldable ROPS, you
may fold down it temporarily only when absolutely
necessary to fold down it for areas with constraints
on height.
There is no protection of operator provided by the
ROPS in the folded position. For operator safety,
you should place the ROPS in the upright and
locked position and fasten the seat belt for all other
operations.
• Always use the seat belt if the tractor is equipped
with a CAB or ROPS.
SAFE OPERATION
BX1880, BX2380, BX2680
5

Do not use the seat belt if a foldable ROPS is down
or there is no ROPS. Check the seat belt regularly
and replace if frayed or damaged.
(1) ROPS (2) Seat belt
PRECAUTIONS FOR
OPERATING THE TRACTOR
Operator safety is a priority. Safe operation, specifically
with respect to overturning hazards, entails
understanding the equipment and environmental
conditions at the time of use. Some prohibited uses
which can affect overturning hazards include traveling
and turning with implements and loads carried too high,
and so on.
This manual sets forth some of the obvious risks, but
the list of risks is not exhaustive, and the list of risks
cannot be exhaustive. It is the operator's responsibility
to be alert for any equipment or environmental
condition that could compromise safe operation.
1. Precautions for starting to operate
the tractor
• Always sit in the operator's seat when starting the
engine or operating levers or controls. Adjust seat
per 1. Operator's seat on page 31. Never start the
engine while you are standing on the ground.
• Before starting the engine, make sure that all levers
including auxiliary control levers are in their neutral
positions, that the parking brake is engaged, and
that the power take-off (PTO) is disengaged or off.
Fasten the seat belt if the tractor is equipped with a
CAB, a fixed ROPS, or a foldable ROPS in the
upright and locked position.
• Do not start the engine by shorting across starter
terminals or bypassing the safety start switch. The
tractor may start in gear and move if normal starting
circuitry is bypassed.
• Do not operate or idle the engine in a non-
ventilated area. Carbon monoxide gas is colorless,
odorless, and deadly.
• Check that the operator-presence-control-system
(OPC) are functioning correctly before each time
you use the tractor. Test safety systems. See
2. Checking the engine start system on page 80
and 3. Checking the OPC (operator presence
control) system on page 80.
Do not operate unless they are functioning
correctly.
2. Precautions for working the
tractor
• Pull only from the hitch. Never hitch to axle housing
or any other point except hitch. Hitching to axle
housing or any other point except hitch will increase
the risk of serious personal injury or death due to a
tractor upset.
(1) Hitch
• Keep all shields and guards in place. Replace any
shield or guard that are missing or damaged.
• Avoid sudden starts. To avoid upsets, slow down
when turning, on uneven ground, and before
stopping.
• The tractor cannot turn with the differential locked.
Do not attempt to turn with the differential locked as
it could be dangerous.
• Do not operate near ditches, holes, embankments,
or other ground surface features which may
collapse under the weight of the tractor. The risk of
tractor upset is even higher when the ground is
loose or wet. Tall grass can hide obstacles, so walk
the area first to be sure.
• Watch where you are going at all times. Watch for
and avoid obstacles. Be alert at row ends, near
trees, and other obstructions.
• When working in groups, always let the others
know what you are going to do before you do it.
• Never try to get on or off a moving tractor.
• Always sit in the operator's seat when you are
operating levers or controls.
• Do not stand between the tractor and the
implement or trailed vehicle unless parking brake is
applied.
• Do not operate or tow at speeds exceeding specific
travel speed.
SAFE OPERATION
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BX1880, BX2380, BX2680