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: KUBOTA TRACTOR CORPORATION
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Western Division
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Telephone : (209)334-9910
Central Division
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Telephone : (817)571-0900
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Telephone : (614)835-1100
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: KUBOTA AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY INDIA PVT. LTD.
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Telephone : (84)-650-3577-507
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KUBOTA Corporation
Code No. K2771-7121-1
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KUBOTA Corporation 2012
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  • Page 1 Central Division : 14855 FAA Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76155 Telephone : (817)571-0900 Northern Division : 6300 at One Kubota Way, Groveport, OH 43125 Telephone : (614)835-1100 Southeast Division : 1025 Northbrook Parkway, Suwanee, GA 30024 Telephone : (770)995-8855 Canada : KUBOTA CANADA LTD.
  • Page 2 ABBREVIATION LIST Abbreviations Definitions Two Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive American Petroleum Institute ASABE American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, USA ASTM American Society of Testing and Materials, USA Deutsches Institut für Normung, GERMANY Dual Traction [4WD] Feet Per Minute Hi-Lo High Speed-Low Speed Hydrostatic Transmission...
  • Page 3 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 Slow Read Operator's Manual Fast Hourmeter/Elapsed Operating Hours Brake...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS SAFE OPERATION .................... SERVICING OF TRACTOR..................1 SPECIFICATIONS....................... 3 SPECIFICATION TABLE ..................3 TRAVELING SPEEDS ..................... 4 IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS ..................5 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS..............8 PRE-OPERATION CHECK ..................10 DAILY CHECK ....................... 10 OPERATING THE ENGINE..................11 STARTING THE ENGINE ..................11 Cold Weather Starting ....................
  • Page 6 CONTENTS Easy Checker(TM)......................23 Fuel Gauge ........................23 Coolant Temperature Gauge ..................23 Hourmeter/Tachometer....................24 PARKING ....................... 24 Parking..........................24 ACCESSORY......................25 12V Electric Outlet ......................25 Operator's Manual Holder (BX1870D)................25 Glove Box (BX2370D, BX2670D) ................... 25 OPERATING TECHNIQUES ................. 26 Differential Lock ......................
  • Page 7 CONTENTS Front Wheels ........................40 Rear Wheels ........................41 BALLAST ....................... 42 Front Ballast........................42 Rear Ballast ........................43 MAINTENANCE......................44 SERVICE INTERVALS ..................44 LUBRICANTS, FUEL AND COOLANT ..............46 PERIODIC SERVICE....................49 HOW TO OPEN THE HOOD ................. 49 Hood ..........................
  • Page 8 CONTENTS EVERY 500 HOURS ....................66 Replacing Fuel Filter Element..................66 EVERY 800 HOURS ....................66 Adjusting Engine Valve Clearance ................. 66 EVERY 1500 HOURS .................... 66 Checking Fuel Injection Nozzle Injection Pressure............66 EVERY 3000 HOURS .................... 66 Checking Injection Pump ....................66 EVERY 1 YEAR .....................
  • Page 9 C CAB, ROPS All operators, no matter how much experience they may 1. KUBOTA recommends the use of a CAB or Roll Over have, should read this and other related manuals before Protective Structures (ROPS) and seat belt in almost operating the tractor or any implement attached to it.
  • Page 10 SAFE OPERATION C Working 1. Pull only from the hitch. Never hitch to axle housing or any other point except hitch; such arrangements will increase the risk of serious personal injury or death due to a tractor upset. (1) ROPS (2) Seat belt 2.
  • Page 11 SAFE OPERATION 5. Never allow children to operate the machine even 3. Make sure that the Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) sign is under adult supervision. clean and visible. Use hazard lights and turn signals as 6. Never allow children to play on the machine or on the required.
  • Page 12 SAFE OPERATION 13. Set the implement lowering speed knob in the "LOCK" 4. When parking your machine if at all possible park on a position to hold the implement in the raised position. firm, flat and level surface; if not, park across a slope. Set the parking brake(s), lower the implements to the ground, remove the key from the ignition and lock the cab door (if equipped) and chock the wheels.
  • Page 13 SAFE OPERATION 5. USING 3-POINT HITCH 6. SERVICING THE TRACTOR 1. Use the 3-point hitch only with equipment designed for Before servicing the tractor, park it on a firm, flat and level 3-point hitch usage. surface, set the parking brake, lower all implements to the 2.
  • Page 14 Please dispose properly. suitable blocking beforehand. See your local Recycling Center or KUBOTA Dealer to 15. Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure has sufficient learn how to recycle or get rid of waste products.
  • Page 15 SAFE OPERATION...
  • Page 16 SAFE OPERATION...
  • Page 17 SAFE OPERATION...
  • Page 18 2. Clean danger, warning and caution labels with soap and water, dry with a soft cloth. 3. Replace damaged or missing danger, warning and caution labels with new labels from your local KUBOTA Dealer. 4. If a component with danger, warning and caution label(s) affixed is replaced with new part, make sure new label(s) is (are) attached in the same location(s) as the replaced component.

  • Page 19: Safe Operation

    KUBOTA Dealer. For service, contact the KUBOTA Dealership from which you purchased your tractor or your local KUBOTA Dealer. When in need of parts, be prepared to give your dealer both the tractor and engine serial numbers.
  • Page 20 SERVICING OF TRACTOR (1) ROPS identification plate (ROPS serial No.) (1) Engine serial number...

  • Page 21: Specifications

    SPECIFICATION TABLE Model BX1870D BX2370D BX2670D PTO power *1 kW (HP) 10.2 (13.7) 13.2 (17.7) 14.5 (19.5) Maker KUBOTA Model D722 D902 D1005 Type Indirect injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle diesel Number of cylinders Bore and stroke mm (in.) 67x68 (2.64x2.68) 72x73.6 (2.83x2.90)

  • Page 22: Traveling Speeds

    SAE 1-3/8, 6 splines Rear PTO Revolution 1 speed (540 rpm at 3142 engine rpm) USA No.5 (KUBOTA 10-tooth) involute spline MID-PTO Revolution 1 speed (2500 rpm at 3043 engine rpm) The company reserve the right to change the specifications without notice.

  • Page 23: Implement Limitations

    Use with implements which are not sold or approved by KUBOTA and which exceed the maximum specifications listed below, or which are otherwise unfit for use with the KUBOTA Tractor may result in malfunctions or failures of the tractor, damage to other property and injury to the operator or others. [Any malfunctions or failures of the tractor resulting from use with improper implements are not covered by the warranty.]...
  • Page 24 A Implement size may vary depending on soil operating conditions. *1 Reduce speed and trailer loads when operating in slippery conditions or when operating on slopes and utilize front wheel drive. *2 The valve contains the weight of KUBOTA standard bucket.
  • Page 25 IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS B Front Loader B Rear Ballast Fixation points on the body of the tractor where the front loader must be installed. Install the front loader frame to the frame of the tractor as To avoid personal injury: shown. A For tractor stability and operator's safety, rear ballast should be added to the rear of the Location...

  • Page 26: Instrument Panel And Controls

    INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS B Instrument Panel, Switches and Hand Controls ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS (1) Easy Checker(TM)..........11,23 (2) Tachometer............(3) Hazard light switch..........(4) Turn signal light switch.......... (5) Head light switch........... (6) Fuel gauge............(7) Coolant temperature gauge........(8) Hourmeter............
  • Page 27 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS B Foot and Hand Controls ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS (1) Brake pedal................. 11,19,21,24 (2) Parking brake lock pedal............. 11,19,21,24 (3) 3-Point hitch lowering speed knob........(4) Cutting height control dial............ (5) PTO select lever..............(6) PTO clutch lever..............11,29 (7) Differential lock pedal............

  • Page 28: Pre-Operation Check

    PRE-OPERATION CHECK PRE-OPERATION CHECK DAILY CHECK To prevent trouble from occurring, it is important to know the condition of the tractor well. Check it before starting. To avoid personal injury: A Be sure to check and service the tractor on a level surface with the engine shut off and the parking brake "ON"...

  • Page 29: Operating The Engine

    OPERATING THE ENGINE OPERATING THE ENGINE A It is recommended that the operator practice engaging and disengaging the parking brake on a flat surface To avoid personal injury: without the engine running before operating the tractor A Read "SAFE OPERATION" in the front of this for the first time.
  • Page 30 OPERATING THE ENGINE 4. Lock the auxiliary hydraulic control lever 6. Set the throttle lever to about 1/2 way. in "NEUTRAL" position. (if equipped) (1) Hand throttle lever "INCREASE" (1) Auxiliary hydraulic control lever (A) "LOCK" "DECREASE" (2) Lock lever 7.

  • Page 31: Cold Weather Starting

    (See "DAILY CHECK" in "PERIODIC SERVICE" section.) A If key does not stop the engine, consult your local KUBOTA Dealer. 8. Turn the key to "PREHEAT" position and hold it for about 2 to 3 seconds. For the appropriate preheating time, refer to the table...

  • Page 32: Warming Up

    OPERATING THE ENGINE WARMING UP When jump starting engine, follow the instructions below to safely start the engine. 1. Bring helper vehicle with a battery of the same voltage as disabled tractor within easy cable reach. "THE To avoid personal injury: VEHICLES MUST NOT TOUCH".

  • Page 33: Operating The Tractor

    A On rough roads, slow down to suitable speeds. If interference occurs, contact your KUBOTA Do not operate the tractor at fast speed. Dealer. The above precautions are not limited only to new tractors, but to all tractors. But it should be especially BTo Fold the ROPS observed in the case of new tractors.

  • Page 34: To Raise The Rops To Upright Position

    OPERATING THE TRACTOR 2. Remove both set pins. 4. Align set pin holes and insert both set pins and secure them with the hair pins. To avoid personal injury: A Make sure that both set pins are properly installed and secured with the hair pins. (1) Set pins (2) Hair pins 3.

  • Page 35: Adjustment Of Foldable Rops

    OPERATING THE TRACTOR 3. Align set pin holes, insert both set pins. Secure them with the hair pins. BAdjustment of Foldable ROPS A Adjust free fall of the ROPS upper frame regularly. A If you feel less friction in folding the ROPS, tighten the nut (1) until you feel the right friction in the movement.

  • Page 36: Starting

    OPERATING THE TRACTOR STARTING [BX1870D] 1. Adjust the operator's position and engage the seat belt. A The seat and suspension should be adjusted to ensure that the controls are comfortably at hand for the operator, ensuring that the operator maintains a good posture.

  • Page 37: Seat Belt

    OPERATING THE TRACTOR BSeat Belt To avoid personal injury: A Always use the seat belt when the ROPS is installed. Do not use the seat belt if the tractor is not equipped with ROPS. Adjust the seat belt for proper fit and connect to the buckle.

  • Page 38: Range Gear Shift Lever (Hi-Lo)

    OPERATING THE TRACTOR 4. Start the engine. 5. Raise the Implement. (see "HYDRAULIC UNIT" section.) Move the hydraulic control lever rearward. (1) Range gear shift lever "HIGH" (Hi-Lo) (N) "NEUTRAL POSITION" "LOW" BFront Wheel Drive Lever (1) Hydraulic control lever "RAISED"...

  • Page 39: Hand Throttle Lever

    OPERATING THE TRACTOR 8. Unlock the Parking Brake. A To avoid damage of transmission, when front wheel drive lever is not smoothly shifted, slightly step forward or rearward on speed control pedal. BParking Brake Pedal A Tires will wear quickly if front wheel drive is engaged To release the parking brake, depress the brake pedal on paved roads.

  • Page 40: Speed Set Device (Bx2370D, Bx2670D)

    OPERATING THE TRACTOR (1) Speed control pedal (A) "FORWARD" (2) Stopper bolts (B) "REVERSE" A To prevent serious damage to the HST, do not adjust the stopper bolts. A When you stand up from the seat with the speed control pedal stepped on, the engine will stop regardless of whether the machine is moving or not.

  • Page 41: Check During Driving

    (248 F) for 5 seconds, the indicator turns off. KUBOTA Dealer. If the coolant temperature indicator on the Easy Checker(TM) comes on: A For checking and servicing of your tractor, consult 1. Place the PTO clutch lever in "OFF" (DISENGAGE) your local KUBOTA Dealer for instructions. position.

  • Page 42: Hourmeter/Tachometer

    OPERATING THE TRACTOR PARKING 2. Move the machine to the level surface, and apply the parking brake. 3. Place the throttle lever in the engine idle position, and BParking let the engine run for a few minutes. 4. Check the Cooling System, after it has sufficient time to cool down.

  • Page 43: Accessory

    OPERATING THE TRACTOR ACCESSORY BGlove Box (BX2370D, BX2670D) B12V Electric Outlet An auxiliary light or other devices may be connected to this connector. A Do not connect a light or other device that draws more than 120 watts to this connector, or the battery may discharge very rapidly or the outlet may fail.

  • Page 44: Operating Techniques

    SMV emblem and warning lamps on equipment. If one of the rear wheels should slip, step on the Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for further details. differential lock pedal. Both wheels will then turn together, reduce slippage.

  • Page 45: Operating On A Slopes And Rough Terrain

    OPERATING THE TRACTOR BOperating on a Slopes and Rough Terrain To avoid personal injury: A Always back up when going up a steep slope. Driving forward could cause the tractor to tip over backward. Stay off hills and slopes too steep for safe operation.

  • Page 46: Pto

    A Disengage PTO, stop engine, and allow all rotating components to come to a complete C Mid-PTO stop before connecting, disconnecting, The Mid-PTO is available for KUBOTA approved adjusting, cleaning driven implements. equipment. BPTO Select Lever The tractor has a 540 rpm rear PTO speed and a 2500 rpm mid-PTO speed.

  • Page 47: Pto Clutch Lever

    BPTO Clutch Lever BPTO Shaft Cover and Shaft Cap 1. The PTO clutch lever engages or disengages the PTO Keep the PTO shaft cover in place at all times. Replace clutch which gives the PTO independent control. the PTO shaft cap when the PTO is not in use. Before 2.

  • Page 48: Stationary Pto

    (1) The speed control pedal is not at "NEUTRAL" position. BStationary PTO (2) The PTO select lever is not at "REAR PTO" To park the tractor and use the PTO system (for chipper position. or pump, for example), start the PTO system in the (3) The seat is not tilted forward.

  • Page 49: Three-Point Hitch & Drawbar

    THREE-POINT HITCH & DRAWBAR THREE-POINT HITCH & DRAWBAR (1) Top link Use holder plate to hold lower link higher while mowing (2) Lifting rod (Left) with mid-mount mower only over uneven terrain. (3) Check chains (4) Turnbuckle (5) Lower link (6) Top link holder (7) Lifting rod (Right) (8) Drawbar...

  • Page 50: -Point Hitch

    THREE-POINT HITCH & DRAWBAR 3 -POINT HITCH 2. The proper length of the top link varies according to the type of implement being used. BAttaching and detaching implements A When not using the top link, make it the shortest length and fix it to the top link holder.

  • Page 51: Hydraulic Unit

    Unless corrected the unit will be damaged. implement or 3-point hitch. Do not stand on or Contact your KUBOTA Dealer for adjustment. near the implement or between the implement and tractor when operating the 3-point hitch B3-point Hitch Lowering Speed controls.

  • Page 52: Auxiliary Hydraulics

    When implement is attached 1. Remove the block cover. 2. Attach the block outlet cover. (option) (The block outlet cover is standard part for KUBOTA Implements) 3. Route the implement inlet, outlet and return pipes as shown in the illustration.

  • Page 53: Hydraulic Control Unit Use Reference Chart

    HYDRAULIC UNIT BHydraulic Control Unit Use Reference Chart In order to handle the hydraulics properly, the operator must be familiar with the following. Though this information may not be applicable to all types of implements and soil conditions, it is useful for general conditions. Implement Remarks Soil condition...

  • Page 54: Auxiliary Hydraulic Control Valve (If Equipped)

    HYDRAULIC UNIT AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC CONTROL BValve Lock VALVE (IF EQUIPPED) To avoid injury from crushing: To avoid serious personal injury: A Do not utilize the valve lock for machine A Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure can maintenance or repair. have sufficient force to penetrate skin, causing A The valve lock is to prevent accidental serious personal injury.

  • Page 55: Control Lever And Hydraulic Hose Connections

    HYDRAULIC UNIT BControl Lever and Hydraulic Hose 2. Before moving the lever, make sure that the hydraulic Connections hoses for attachments are connected. 1. Connect the control lever in its specified direction and 3. Move the lever diagonally (a, b, c shown in the figure), the hydraulic hoses to their specified ports.

  • Page 56: Controlling Loader (Only If Equipped With Loader)

    HYDRAULIC UNIT BControlling Loader (Only if equipped with loader) A When moving the lever up, the loader will go down. A When moving the lever down, the loader will go up. A When moving the lever to the left, the bucket will roll back.

  • Page 57: Tires, Wheels And Ballast

    Front 16x7.50-8 Bar 150kPa(1.5kgf/ , 22psi) A Do not use tires other than those approved by KUBOTA. [BX2370D, BX2670D] A When you intend to mount different size of tires from equipped ones, consult your dealer about front drive Tire sizes Inflation Pressure gear ratio for details.

  • Page 58: Wheel Tread

    TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST WHEEL TREAD BFront Wheels Front tread can not be adjusted. To avoid personal injury: A Support tractor securely on stands before A Do not turn front discs to obtain wider tread. removing a wheel. A Never operate tractor with a loose rim, wheel, or axle.

  • Page 59: Rear Wheels

    TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST BRear Wheels Rear tread width can not be adjusted. A Do not turn rear discs to obtain wider tread. Models BX1870D BX2370D, BX2670D Tire 24x12.00-12 Turf, 24x12.00-12 Bar 26x12.00-12 Turf, 26x12.00-12 Bar, 26x12.00-12 Ind. Tread A Always attach tires as shown in the drawings. A If not attached as illustrated, transmission parts may be damaged.

  • Page 60: Ballast

    Remove weight when no longer needed. C Front End Weights (option) The front end weights can be attached to the bumper. See your implement operator's manual for required number of weights or consult your local KUBOTA Dealer (1) Frame (2) Jack point to use.

  • Page 61: Rear Ballast

    TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST BRear Ballast Add weight to rear wheels if needed to improve traction or for stability. The amount of rear ballast should be matched to job and the ballast should be removed when it is not needed. The weight should be added to the tractor in the form of liquid ballast.

  • Page 62: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SERVICE INTERVALS Indication on hour meter Ref. Items Since then page Engine oil Change every 200 Hr Engine oil filter Replace every 200 Hr Transmission oil filter Replace every 200 Hr Transmission fluid Change every 400 Hr Transmission strainer Clean every 400 Hr Front axle case oil...
  • Page 63 *5 When the battery is used for less than 100 hours per year, check the battery condition by reading the indicator annually. A The items listed above (@ marked) are registered as emission related critical parts by KUBOTA in the U.S.EPA nonroad emission regulation.

  • Page 64: Lubricants, Fuel And Coolant

    Note *1 Oil amount when the oil level is at the upper level of the oil level gauge. *2 The product name of KUBOTA genuine UDT fluid may be different from that in the Operator's Manual depending on countries or territories. Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for further detail.
  • Page 65 A No.2-D is a distillate fuel of lower volatility for engines in industrial and heavy mobile service. (SAE J313 JUN87) C Transmission Oil: *KUBOTA Super UDT-2: For an enhanced ownership experience, we highly recommend Super UDT-2 to be used instead of standard hydraulic/transmission fluid.
  • Page 66 We recommend the use of KUBOTA UDT or SUPER UDT fluid for optimum protection and performance. (Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for further detail.) Do not mix different brands together.

  • Page 67: Periodic Service

    PERIODIC SERVICE PERIODIC SERVICE BEngine Cover To remove the engine cover, loosen the knob bolts. Close To avoid personal injury: A Do not work under any hydraulically supported the hood half way and fix the band to the hood. Then, hold devices.

  • Page 68: Daily Check

    PERIODIC SERVICE BChecking and Refueling To avoid personal injury: A Do not smoke while refueling. A Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key before refueling. To avoid allergic skin reaction: A Wash hands immediately after contact with diesel fuel.

  • Page 69: Checking Engine Oil Level

    PERIODIC SERVICE BChecking Engine Oil Level BChecking Transmission Fluid Level 1. Park the machine on a flat surface, lower the implement and shut off engine. 2. To check the oil level, draw out the dipstick, wipe it To avoid personal injury: clean, replace it, and draw it out again.

  • Page 70: Checking Coolant Level

    A If the radiator cap has to be removed, follow the caution above and securely retighten the cap. A Use clean, fresh soft water and anti-freeze to fill the radiator. A If water should leak, consult your local KUBOTA Dealer. (1) Radiator screen (A) "DETACH"...

  • Page 71: Checking Brake Pedal

    (discolored) connections. 4. Check instrument panel for correct operation of switches and gauges. Consult your KUBOTA Dealer regarding maintenance, diagnosis and repair. BChecking Movable Parts If any of the movable parts, such as levers and pedals, is not smoothly moved because of rust or anything sticky, do not attempt to force it into motion.

  • Page 72: Every 50 Hours

    3. Turn the key to "START" position. 4. The engine must not crank. (1) Grease fitting (Speed control pedal) 5. If it cranks, consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service. C Test 2: Switch for the PTO clutch lever 1.

  • Page 73: Checking Opc System

    3. Stand up. (Do not get off the machine.) 4. The engine must shut off after approximately 1 second. 5. If it does not stop, consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service. C Test 2: Switches for the operator's seat and the (1) 149.2 to 179.0 N-m (15.2 to 18.3 kgf-m, 110 to 132 lbf-ft)

  • Page 74: Every 100 Hours

    PERIODIC SERVICE EVERY 100 HOURS (For non-accessible maintenance-free type batteries.) Maintenance-free, non-accessible batteries are designed BBattery to eliminate the need to add water. Yet the volume of electrolyte above plates may eventually become depleted due to abnormal conditions such as high heat or improper regulator setting.

  • Page 75: Cleaning Air Cleaner Element

    PERIODIC SERVICE 1. To slow charge the battery, connect the battery positive terminal to the charger positive terminal and the negative to the negative, then charge for at least 1 hour at 6.5 amperes. 2. A boost charge is only for emergencies. It will partially charge the battery at a high rate and in a short time.

  • Page 76: Checking Fuel Lines And Fuel Filter

    PERIODIC SERVICE BChecking Fuel Lines and Fuel Filter To avoid personal injury: A Stop the engine and remove the key before checking fuel lines and fuel filter. A Check the fuel lines periodically. The fuel lines are subject to wear and aging. Fuel may leak out onto the running engine, causing a fire.

  • Page 77: Adjusting Fan Belt Tension

    Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for service. deflection of the belt falls within acceptable limits. 4. Replace fan belt if it is damaged.

  • Page 78: Every 200 Hours

    5. Properly dispose of used oil. (1) Lock nut (A) Free travel (2) Turnbuckle (B) Right rear tire (1) Engine oil filter A To prevent serious damage to the engine, use only a KUBOTA genuine filter.

  • Page 79: Changing Engine Oil

    PERIODIC SERVICE BChanging Engine Oil To avoid personal injury: A Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key before changing the oil. A Allow engine to cool down sufficiently, oil can be hot and can burn. 1. To drain the used oil, remove the drain plug at the bottom of the engine and drain the oil completely into the oil pan.

  • Page 80: Replacing Transmission Oil Filter

    A To prevent serious damage to the hydraulic system, is called "Overheating" use only a KUBOTA genuine filter. 1. Stop the machine operation in a safe place and keep the engine unloaded idling.

  • Page 81: Checking Intake Air Line

    PERIODIC SERVICE BChecking Intake Air Line BAdjusting Toe-in 1. Check to see that hose and hose clamps are tight and 1. Park tractor on a firm, flat and level place. not damaged. 2. Turn steering wheel so that front wheels are in the 2.

  • Page 82: Checking Power Steering Line

    PERIODIC SERVICE EVERY 400 HOURS BChecking Power Steering Line BAdjusting Front Axle Pivot If the front axle pivot pin adjustment is not correct, front wheel vibration can occur causing vibration in the steering To avoid personal injury: wheel. A Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key before checking power steering line.

  • Page 83: Changing Transmission Fluid

    When reassembling be careful not to damage the parts. completely into the oil pan. 2. After draining reinstall the drain plug. Clean the transmission strainer. Fill with new KUBOTA SUPER UDT fluid up to the upper notch on the dipstick. (See "LUBRICANTS" in "MAINTENANCE" section and "DAILY CHECK"...

  • Page 84: Changing Front Axle Case Oil

    BChecking Injection Pump 1. Park the machine on a firm, flat and level surface. Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service. 2. To drain the used oil, remove the right and left drain plugs and oil gauge at the front axle case and drain the EVERY 1 YEAR oil completely into the oil pan.

  • Page 85: Anti-Freeze

    PERIODIC SERVICE BAnti-Freeze To avoid personal injury: A When using antifreeze, put on some protection such as rubber gloves (Antifreeze contains poison.). A If should drink antifreeze, throw up at once and take medical attention. A When antifreeze comes in contact with the skin or clothing, wash it off immediately.

  • Page 86: Replacing Radiator Hose (Water Pipes)

    If mixed with the cleaning agent, sludge may build up, adversely affecting the engine parts. 7. Kubota's genuine long-life coolant has a service life of 2 years. Be sure to change the coolant every 2 years. A The above data represent industry standards that necessitate a minimum glycol content in the concentrated antifreeze.

  • Page 87: Replacing Fuse

    Refer "TROUBLESHOOTING" section of this manual or your (1) Slow blow fuse local KUBOTA Dealer for specific information dealing with electrical problems. C Protected circuit [Fuse box] FUSE No. CAPACITY (A) Protected circuit...

  • Page 88: Storage

    STORAGE STORAGE REMOVING THE TRACTOR FROM STORAGE To avoid personal injury: 1. Check the tire air pressure and inflate the tires if they A Do not clean the machine while the engine is are low. running. 2. Jack the tractor up and remove the support blocks A To avoid danger...

  • Page 89: Troubleshooting

    A Loose or defective fan belt. A Adjust or replace fan belt. A Dirty radiator core or grille screens. A Remove all trash. A Coolant flow route corroded. A Flush cooling system. If you have any questions, consult your local KUBOTA Dealer.

  • Page 90: Options

    OPTIONS OPTIONS Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for further detail. A 16 x 7.5-8 Bar Tire [BX1870D] A 24 x 12.0-12 Bar Tire [BX1870D] A 18 x 8.5-10 Bar Tire [BX2370D, BX2670D] A 26 x 12.0-12 Bar Tire [BX2370D, BX2670D] A 18 x 8.5-10...

  • Page 91: Appendices

    APPENDICES APPENDICES INDEX Fuel Gauge ............23 Fuel Injection Nozzle Injection Pressure ..66 12V Electric Outlet..........25 Fuel Lines ............68 3-point Hitch Lowering Speed ......33 Fuel Lines and Fuel Filter ........ 58 Air Cleaner Element .........57 Fuel System............. 68 Air Cleaner Element .........66 Fuse..............
  • Page 92 APPENDICES Rear Ballast............43 Rear Wheels.............41 Refueling ............50 Seat Belt............19 Seat Belt and ROPS.........53 Speed Control Pedal ........21 Speed Set Device (BX2370D, BX2670D) ..22 Stationary PTO..........30 Stopping ............22 To Fold the ROPS ..........15 To Raise the ROPS to Upright Position ...16 Toe-in ...............63 Top Link............32 Transmission Fluid ...........65...
  • Page 93 KUBOTA Corporation is ... Since its inception in 1890, KUBOTA Corporation has grown to rank as one of the major firms in Japan. To achieve this status, the company has through the years diversified the range of its products and services to a remarkable extent.

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