Kubota U17 User manual
PRINTED IN JAPAN
English (U.S.A.)
Code No. RA238-8151-3
U
17
1BAABBKAP0850
MODEL U17
©KUBOTA Corporation 2008
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LIST OF ABBREVIATION
Abbreviations
API
ASTM
CECE
DIN
EN
Front
Hi
ISO
JIS
L
Lo
L/min
MIL
OPG
(Top Guard Level I)
ROPS
rpm
SAE
TPSS
Description
American Petroleum Institute
American Society forTesting and Materials, USA
Commitee for European Construction Machinery
German Institute for Standards, Federal Republic of
Germany
European Standard
“Front” means the front view towards the boom and
dozer
High speed
International Organization for Standardization
Japanese Industrial Standard
Volume (Liter)
Low speed
Liter per minute
Military Standards
Operator Protective Guards of Top Guard Level I
Roll-over Protective Structures
Revolutions Per minute
Society of Automotive Engineering
Two Pattern Selection System
U17
English (U.S.A.)
AX . H . 19 - 30 . 5 . AK
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.
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
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GENERAL SYMBOLS
3Safety alert Symbol
TWarning lamp “Fuel level too low”
System lamp
lWarning lamp “Engine Oil pressure”
gWarning lamp “Battery charge”
Warning lamp “Auto Idle (AI) Lamp”
Indicator lamp “Glow”
7Working light switch
5Horn
ZWiper/Washer switch
RDiesel
EHydraulic fluid
WGear oil
Grease
jFast
kSlow
Excavator - Overhead movement toward
the front
Excavator - Overhead movement toward
the rear
æBoom up
…Boom down
≥Arm up
≤Arm crowd
‘Bucket crowd
The instruments and operation elements have been marked with a series of symbols in order to
simplify the operation of your excavator. These symbols are listed below with the respective
descriptions.
“Bucket dump
”Boom swing (left)
’Boom swing (Right)
Dozer raise
Dozer lower
Operation direction of control lever
Operation direction of control lever
VRead operator’s manual
cEngine stop control lamp
Lock
Unlock
Reducing / Increasing track width
FOREWORD
You are now the proud owner of a KUBOTA excavator. This excavator
is a product of KUBOTA quality engineering and manufacturing. It is
made of the fine materials and under rigid quality control systems. It
will give you long, satisfactory service. To obtain the best use of your
excavator, please read this manual carefully. It will help you become
familiar with the operation of the excavator and contains many helpful
hints about excavator 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 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.
3
SAFETY FIRST
This symbol, the industry’s “Safety Alert Symbol” , is used throughout
this manual and on labels on the machine itself to warn of the
possibility of personal injury. Read these instructions carefully. It is
essential that you read the instructions and safety regulations before
you attempt to assemble or use this unit.
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, could result in minor or moderate
injury.
IMPORTANT : Indicates that equipment or property damage
could result if instructions are not followed.
NOTE : Gives helpful information.
CONTENTS
3SAFE OPERATION ......................1
DEALER SERVICE ...........................15
TECHNICAL DATA ..........................16
Operating Instructions
DESCRIPTION OF
MACHINE PARTS........................17
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND
CONTROL ELEMENTS ...............18
BEFORE START ...............................21
DAILY CHECKS............................21
Tilting The Seat ...........................21
OPENING AND
CLOSING OF PARTS...............21
HANDLINGTHE SAFETY
DEVICES .................................24
OPERATION OF THE ENGINE.........25
STARTINGTHE ENGINE .............25
STARTINGTHE ENGINE UNDER
COLD CONDITIONS ...............33
STOPPINGTHE ENGINE.............33
STARTING WITH AN
AUXILIARY BATTERY.............34
EXCAVATOR OPERATION ...............35
CONTROL OBSERVATIONS
DURING OPERATION ..............35
RUNNING-IN OFTHE NEW
EXCAVATOR ..........................35
STARTING ..................................35
TWO PATTERN SELECTION
SYSTEM (TPSS) .....................37
OPERATION OFTHE BOOM.......38
OPERATION OFTHE ARM ..........38
OPERATION OF BUCKET ...........39
SWIVEL (UNIT SWING)
OPERATION ............................39
BOOM SWING OPERATION ......40
BOOM SWING PEDAL................40
OPERATION OF
TRACK WIDTH CHANGE
AND DOZER ...........................41
SERVICE PORT OPERATION ......43
DRIVING ......................................43
TURNS ........................................45
UP AND DOWNHILL
TRAVELLING .........................47
PARKING ON A SLOPE...............47
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON
EXCAVATOR OPERATION......48
TRANSPORTING THE EXCAVATOR
ON A TRUCK ...............................49
LIFTING OF THE EXCAVATOR.........51
Care and Maintenance
MAINTENANCE...............................53
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS......53
DAILY CHECKS ............................55
REGULAR CHECKS AND
MAINTENANCE WORK...............60
EVERY 50 SERVICE HOURS ......60
EVERY 200 SERVICE HOURS ....61
EVERY 500 SERVICE HOURS.....63
EVERY 800 SERVICE HOURS.....67
EVERY 1000 SERVICE HOURS...67
EVERY 1000 SERVICE HOURS OR
ONCE AYEAR ........................69
EVERY 1500 SERVICE HOURS...69
EVERY 2000 SERVICE HOURS ...69
EVERY 3000 SERVICE HOURS ...70
ANNUAL SERVICING ................70
BIENNIAL SERVICING ...............70
OTHER SERVICING.....................71
OTHER ADJUSTMENTS AND
REPLACEMENTS ........................72
TROUBLESHOOTING......................77
KUBOTA I.C.S. NAVIGATION LIST
OF ERROR CODE....................79
OPERATION UNDER COLD
WEATHER CONDITIONS ............83
PREPARATION FOR OPERATION
IN COLD WEATHER ................83
PROCEDURE AFTER
DONE WORK...........................83
LONG STORAGE .............................84
RECOMMENDED OILS ...................86
BIODIESEL FUEL (BDF) ..............88
MAIN DIMENSIONS .......................90
LIFTING CAPACITY .........................91
1
The best insurance against accidents is to
abide by the safety regulations.
Read and understand this section carefully,
before operating the excavator.
Every user, however experienced, should
carefully read and understand this section
and those of the attachments and
accessories before taking the excavator into
operation. The owner is obliged to inform
the operators of these instruction in detail.
Keep this manual in the storage place. (See
"Keeping the Operator's Manual" in the
BEFORE START section.)
1. BEFORE OPERATION
1. Make yourself acquainted with the
excavator and be aware of its limits.
Read this operator’s manual carefully
before starting the excavator.
2. Obey the danger, warning and caution
labels on the machine.
3. For your safety, a ROPS/OPG (Top Guard
Level I) with a seat belt is installed by
KUBOTA.
AROPS: Roll-Over Protective Structure
AOPG (Top Guard Level I): Operator
Protective Guards of Top Guard Level I
OPG (Top Guard Level I) in accordance
with ISO10262 is equivalent in definition
to FOPS (Falling Object Protective
Structure).
Always use the seat belt when the
machine is equipped with a ROPS/OPG
(Top Guard Level I) as this combination
will reduce the risk of serious injury or
death, should the excavator be upset or
falling objects occur.
Do not modify any structural members
of the ROPS/OPG (Top Guard Level I)
by welding, drilling, bending, grinding
or cutting, as this may weaken the
structure.
If any component is damaged, replace
it. Do not attempt repairs. If the ROPS/
OPG (Top Guard Level I) is loosened or
removed for any reason, make sure all
parts are reinstalled correctly. Tighten
mounting bolts to proper torque.
4. ROPS meets requirements of ISO 3471.
OPG (Top Guard Level I) meets
requirements of OSHA 1926·1003/ISO
10262.
5. The seat belt must be inspected regularly
and replaced if frayed or damaged.
3
SAFE OPERATION
(1) Seat belt
2
6. Track can be set at the narrow width
39in. (990mm) and the standard width
49in. (1240mm).
(for details see “OPERATION OF TRACK
WIDTH CHANGE AND DOZER”)
Do not operate in narrow track width
39in. (990mm), it makes risk of the
excavator tipping over, operate always
in standard track width 49in. (1240mm),
except to pass through narrow space on
a even ground.
7. Do not use the excavator under the
influence of alcohol, medication as well
as other substances. Fatigue is also
dangerous.
8. Check the surroundings carefully before
using the excavator or when attachments
are being attached.
lPay attention to the overhead clearance
with electric wires.
lCheck for pipes and buried cables.
lCheck for hidden holes, hindrances, soft
underground and overhangs.
lDuring excavator use do not allow any
persons within the working range.
9. Do not allow other persons to use
the machine before having informed
him on the exact operation and work
instructions, and be assured that the
operator’s manual has been read and
understood.
10. Do not wear baggy, torn or too large
clothing when working with the
excavator. Clothing can get caught in
rotating parts or control elements which
can cause accidents or injuries. Wear
adequate safety clothing, e.g. safety
helmet, safety shoes, eye protection,
ear protection, working gloves, etc., as
necessary and as prescribed by law or
statutes.
(1) Helmet
(2) Clothing fit for work
(3) Tight seams
(4) Good grip shoewear
(5) Well fitting cuffs
(6) Working gloves
(7) Straw hat
(8) Towel
(9) Baggy trousers
(10) Loose cuffs of the shirt
(11) Baggy shirt
(12) Rubber sandals
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