Kubota BX24D User manual

ABBREVIATION LIST

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
Diesel Fuel
Fuel-Level
Hourmeter/Elapsed Operating Hours
Engine Coolant-Temperature
Diesel Preheat/Glow Plugs(Low Temperature
Start Aid)
Brake
Parking Brake
Battery Charging Condition
Engine Oil-Pressure
Turn Signal
Engine-Stop
Engine-Run
Starter Control
Power Take-Off Clutch Control-Off Position
Power Take-Off Clutch Control-On Position
Differential Lock
Hydraulic Control-Raised Position
Hydraulic Control-Lowered Position
3-Point Lowering Speed Control
Remote Cylinder-Retract
Remote Cylinder-Extend
Hazard Warning Lights
Headlight
Four-Wheel Drive-On
Four-Wheel Drive-Off
Fast
Slow
Read Operator's Manual
Engine Speed Control
Speed set-On
Speed set-Off
Mid-PTO
Mid-Rear-PTO
Rear-PTO

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, 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.
FOREWORD
3 SAFETY FIRST
You are now the proud owner of a KUBOTA Tractor. This tractor is a product of
KUBOTA quality engineering and manufacturing. It is made of fine materials
and under a rigid quality control system. 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 quickly 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of this manual to be outdated.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.

CONTENTS
SAFE OPERATION ............................................................................................... 1
TRACTOR................................................................................................................ 1
LOADER .................................................................................................................. 6
BACKHOE................................................................................................................ 8
SERVICING ................................................................................................................. 1
SPECIFICATIONS OF THE TRACTOR ...................................................................... 2
SPECIFICATION TABLE ......................................................................................... 2
TRAVELING SPEEDS ............................................................................................. 3
SPECIFICATIONS OF THE LOADER......................................................................... 4
LOADER SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................... 4
BUCKET SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................... 4
DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................... 5
OPERATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................... 6
LOADER TERMINOLOGY....................................................................................... 8
SPECIFICATIONS OF THE BACKHOE ...................................................................... 9
BACKHOE SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................. 9
Dimensions....................................................................................................................... 9
Specifications..................................................................................................................10
Lift Capacity (Per SAE J31) ............................................................................................12
BACKHOE TERMINOLOGY .................................................................................. 13
IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS ...................................................................................... 14
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS................................................................. 16
PRE-OPERATION CHECK OF THE TRACTOR....................................................... 18
DAILY CHECK ....................................................................................................... 18
PRE-OPERATION CHECK OF THE LOADER ......................................................... 19
LUBRICATION ....................................................................................................... 19
TRANSMISSION FLUID ........................................................................................ 19
REAR BALLAST .................................................................................................... 19
Liquid Ballast in Rear Tires............................................................................................. 19
TIRE INFLATION ................................................................................................... 19
TEST OPERATION................................................................................................ 19
REMOVING AIR FROM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ................................................... 20
PRE-OPERATION CHECK OF THE BACKHOE....................................................... 21
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ................................................................................. 21
OPERATOR'S SEAT ............................................................................................. 21
BALLAST ............................................................................................................... 21
TIRE INFLATION ................................................................................................... 21
OPERATING THE ENGINE....................................................................................... 22
STARTING THE ENGINE ...................................................................................... 22
Cold Weather Starting .................................................................................................... 24

CONTENTS
Block Heater (Option) ..................................................................................................... 24
STOPPING THE ENGINE...................................................................................... 24
WARMING UP ....................................................................................................... 25
Warm-up and Transmission Oil in the Low Temperature Range.................................... 25
JUMP STARTING .................................................................................................. 25
OPERATING THE TRACTOR ................................................................................... 26
OPERATING NEW TRACTOR .............................................................................. 26
Do not Operate the Tractor at Full Speed for the First 50 Hours....................................26
Changing Lubricating Oil for New Tractors.....................................................................26
OPERATING FOLDABLE ROPS ........................................................................... 26
To Fold the ROPS ..........................................................................................................26
To Raise the ROPS to Upright Position.......................................................................... 27
Adjustment of Foldable ROPS........................................................................................ 28
STARTING ............................................................................................................. 29
Operator's Seat............................................................................................................... 29
Seat Belt ......................................................................................................................... 29
Head Light Switch...........................................................................................................29
Hazard Light Switch........................................................................................................ 29
Turn Signal Light Switch .................................................................................................30
Brake Pedal ....................................................................................................................30
Range Gear Shift Lever (Hi-Lo)......................................................................................31
Front Wheel Drive Lever.................................................................................................31
Hand Throttle Lever ........................................................................................................ 32
Parking Brake Pedal....................................................................................................... 32
Speed Control Pedal.......................................................................................................32
Speed Set Device ........................................................................................................... 33
STOPPING............................................................................................................. 34
Stopping.......................................................................................................................... 34
CHECK DURING DRIVING ................................................................................... 34
Immediately Stop the Engine if:...................................................................................... 34
Easy Checker(TM).......................................................................................................... 34
Fuel Gauge.....................................................................................................................34
Coolant Temperature Gauge .......................................................................................... 35
Hourmeter/Tachometer................................................................................................... 35
PARKING ............................................................................................................... 36
Parking............................................................................................................................ 36
ACCESSORY......................................................................................................... 36
12V Electric Outlet..........................................................................................................36
Operator's Manual Holder............................................................................................... 36
OPERATING TECHNIQUES ................................................................................. 37
Differential Lock..............................................................................................................37
Operating the Tractor on a Road....................................................................................37
Operating on a Slopes and Rough Terrain..................................................................... 38
Directions for Use of Power Steering..............................................................................38
REVERSING THE SEAT ....................................................................................... 38
PTO ........................................................................................................................... 40
PTO OPERATION.................................................................................................. 40
PTO Select Lever ........................................................................................................... 40
PTO Clutch Lever ...........................................................................................................41
PTO Shaft Cover and Shaft Cap ....................................................................................41

CONTENTS
Stationary PTO ............................................................................................................... 41
PTO Drive Shaft..............................................................................................................42
THREE-POINT HITCH & DRAWBAR........................................................................ 43
3-POINT HITCH ..................................................................................................... 44
Attaching and detaching implements..............................................................................44
Lifting Rod (Right)........................................................................................................... 44
Top Link.......................................................................................................................... 44
Check Chains ................................................................................................................. 44
HITCH .................................................................................................................... 44
Removing the 3-Point Hitch............................................................................................45
Installing the 3-Point Hitch..............................................................................................45
HYDRAULIC UNIT..................................................................................................... 46
3-POINT HITCH CONTROL SYSTEM................................................................... 46
Hydraulic Control ............................................................................................................ 46
3-point Hitch Lowering Speed.........................................................................................46
AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS .................................................................................... 47
Hydraulic Outlet .............................................................................................................. 47
INSTALLING MOWER ........................................................................................... 47
MOWER LIFT LINKAGE SYSTEM ........................................................................ 48
Cutting Height Control Dial .............................................................................................48
Hydraulic Control Unit Use Reference Chart.................................................................. 49
TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST.............................................................................. 50
TIRES..................................................................................................................... 50
Inflation Pressure............................................................................................................ 50
WHEEL TREAD ..................................................................................................... 50
Front Wheels .................................................................................................................. 50
Rear Wheels ................................................................................................................... 51
BALLAST ............................................................................................................... 52
Front Ballast.................................................................................................................... 52
Rear Ballast ....................................................................................................................52
OPERATING THE LOADER...................................................................................... 53
FILLING THE BUCKET.......................................................................................... 53
LIFTING THE LOAD .............................................................................................. 53
CARRYING THE LOAD ......................................................................................... 54
DUMPING THE BUCKET ...................................................................................... 54
LOWERING THE BUCKET.................................................................................... 54
OPERATING WITH FLOAT CONTROL................................................................. 54
LOADING FROM A BANK ..................................................................................... 55
PEELING AND SCRAPING ................................................................................... 55
LOADING LOW TRUCKS OR SPREADERS FROM A PILE................................. 56
BACKFILLING........................................................................................................ 56
HANDLING LARGE HEAVY OBJECTS................................................................. 57
VALVE LOCK......................................................................................................... 57
OPERATING THE BACKHOE................................................................................... 58
OPERATING SPEED............................................................................................. 58
BACKHOE CONTROLS......................................................................................... 58
Boom & Swing Lever ......................................................................................................58
Dipperstick & Bucket Lever............................................................................................. 59

CONTENTS
Stabilizer Control Levers.................................................................................................59
PLACING THE STABILIZERS ............................................................................... 59
GENERAL BACKHOE OPERATION ..................................................................... 60
Dipperstick Digging......................................................................................................... 60
Spoil Pile Location .......................................................................................................... 60
Straight Wall or Cemetery Digging ................................................................................. 60
Stabilizer pads (Standard) ..............................................................................................61
Stabilizer pads (Option) ..................................................................................................61
TRANSPORTING................................................................................................... 62
Driving to the Job-site.....................................................................................................62
Trailer Transporting ........................................................................................................ 62
MAINTENANCE OF THE TRACTOR ........................................................................ 63
SERVICE INTERVALS .......................................................................................... 63
LUBRICANTS ........................................................................................................ 64
PERIODIC SERVICE OF THE TRACTOR ................................................................ 66
HOW TO OPEN THE HOOD ................................................................................. 66
Hood ............................................................................................................................... 66
Engine Cover .................................................................................................................. 66
DAILY CHECK ....................................................................................................... 67
Walk Around Inspection.................................................................................................. 67
Checking and Refueling.................................................................................................. 68
Checking Engine Oil Level.............................................................................................. 68
Checking Transmission Fluid Level................................................................................ 69
Checking Coolant Level.................................................................................................. 69
Cleaning Panel and Radiator Screen .............................................................................70
Checking Brake Pedal .................................................................................................... 70
Checking Gauges, Meters and Easy Checker(TM) ........................................................ 70
Checking Head Light, Hazard Light etc. ......................................................................... 70
Checking and Cleaning of Electrical Wiring and Battery Cables ....................................70
Checking Seat Belt and ROPS.......................................................................................71
EVERY 50 HOURS ................................................................................................ 71
Checking Engine Start System ....................................................................................... 71
Lubricating Grease Fittings.............................................................................................72
Checking Wheel Bolt Torque..........................................................................................72
EVERY 100 HOURS .............................................................................................. 73
Battery ............................................................................................................................ 73
Changing Engine Oil....................................................................................................... 74
Cleaning Air Cleaner Element ........................................................................................ 75
Checking Fuel Lines and Fuel Filter ............................................................................... 75
Adjusting Fan belt Tension .............................................................................................76
Adjusting HST Neutral Spring (for Speed Control Pedal)............................................... 76
Adjusting Brake Pedal .................................................................................................... 77
EVERY 200 HOURS .............................................................................................. 77
Replacing Engine Oil Filter .............................................................................................77
Checking Radiator Hose and Clamp .............................................................................. 78
Adjusting Toe-in.............................................................................................................. 78
Checking Intake Air Line.................................................................................................79
Checking Power Steering Line .......................................................................................79
EVERY 300 HOURS .............................................................................................. 80
Changing Transmission Fluid ......................................................................................... 80

CONTENTS
Cleaning Transmission Strainer...................................................................................... 80
Replacing Transmission Oil Filter ................................................................................... 81
Changing Front Axle Case Oil ........................................................................................81
EVERY 400 HOURS .............................................................................................. 82
Adjusting Front Axle Pivot............................................................................................... 82
EVERY 500 HOURS .............................................................................................. 82
Replacing Fuel Filter....................................................................................................... 82
EVERY 800 HOURS .............................................................................................. 82
Adjusting Engine Valve Clearance ................................................................................. 82
EVERY 1500 HOURS ............................................................................................ 82
Checking Fuel Injection Nozzle Injection Pressure.........................................................82
EVERY 3000 HOURS ............................................................................................ 82
Checking Injection Pump ................................................................................................ 82
EVERY 1 YEAR ..................................................................................................... 82
Replacing Air Cleaner Element....................................................................................... 82
EVERY 2 YEARS................................................................................................... 82
Flush Cooling System and Changing Coolant................................................................82
Anti-Freeze .....................................................................................................................83
Replacing Radiator Hose (Water pipes) ......................................................................... 83
Replacing Power Steering Hose..................................................................................... 83
Replacing Fuel Lines ...................................................................................................... 83
Replacing Intake Air Line................................................................................................ 83
SERVICE AS REQUIRED...................................................................................... 84
Bleeding Fuel System.....................................................................................................84
Replacing Fuse............................................................................................................... 84
Replacing Light Bulb....................................................................................................... 85
MAINTENANCE OF THE LOADER........................................................................... 86
LUBRICATION ....................................................................................................... 86
RE-TIGHTENING OF HARDWARE....................................................................... 86
Tightening Bolts and Nuts............................................................................................... 86
DAILY CHECKS..................................................................................................... 87
MAINTENANCE OF THE BACKHOE........................................................................ 88
DAILY CHECKS..................................................................................................... 88
LUBRICATION ....................................................................................................... 89
BUCKET SERVICE................................................................................................ 89
Changing the Backhoe Bucket .......................................................................................89
Changing the Bucket Teeth ............................................................................................89
General torque specification........................................................................................... 90
STORAGE OF THE TRACTOR................................................................................. 91
TRACTOR STORAGE ........................................................................................... 91
REMOVING THE TRACTOR FROM STORAGE................................................... 91
REMOVING THE LOADER ....................................................................................... 92
STORAGE OF THE LOADER................................................................................ 93
REINSTALLING THE LOADER................................................................................. 94
REMOVING THE BACKHOE .................................................................................... 95
REMOVAL OF THE BACKHOE............................................................................. 95
STORAGE OF THE BACKHOE............................................................................. 97

CONTENTS
REINSTALLING THE BACKHOE .............................................................................. 98
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................. 100
ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................... 100
OPTIONS................................................................................................................. 101