Kubota B1620, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...B1620 B1820 MODELS OPERATOR S MANUAL B 1 6 2 0 B 1 8 2 0 KUBOTA Corporation 2009 READ AND SAVE THIS MANUAL PRINTED IN JAPAN English Europe Code No 6C392 9210 4...

Page 2: ...raction 4WD Feet Per Minute Glide Shift Transmission High Speed Low Speed Hydrostatic Transmission Meters Per Second Power Take Off Right hand and left hand sides are determined by facing in the direc...

Page 3: ...ke Battery Charging Condition Engine Oil Pressure Turn Signal Engine Stop Engine Run Diesel Preheat Glow Plugs Low Temperature Start Aid Starter Control Power Take Off Control Off Position Disengaged...

Page 4: ...m 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 ma...

Page 5: ...the Tractor at Full Speed for the First 50 Hours 16 Changing Lubricating Oil for New Tractors 16 BOARDING AND LEAVING THE TRACTOR 16 OPERATING FOLDABLE ROPS OPTION 16 To Fold the ROPS 16 To Raise the...

Page 6: ...electing the holes of lifting rods and lower links 33 Selecting the Top Link Mounting Holes 33 Drawbar if equipped 33 Lifting Rod Right 33 Top Link 33 Check Chains 34 DRAWBAR if equipped 34 FRONT HITC...

Page 7: ...ttings 52 Checking Engine Start System 53 Checking Wheel Bolt Torque 54 EVERY 100 HOURS 54 Checking Battery Condition 54 Cleaning Air Cleaner Element Single Element Type 55 Cleaning Air Cleaner Primar...

Page 8: ...l Lines 65 Replacing Intake Air Line 65 SERVICE AS REQUIRED 65 Bleeding Fuel System 65 Draining Clutch Housing Water 65 Replacing Fuse 66 Replacing Light Bulb 66 STORAGE 67 TRACTOR STORAGE 67 REMOVING...

Page 9: ...tails see MAINTENANCE section 9 Keep your tractor clean Dirt grease and trash build up may contribute to fires and lead to personal injury 10 Use proper weights on the front or rear of the tractor to...

Page 10: ...e ROPS in the upright and locked position 3 Do not start engine by shorting across starter terminals or bypassing the safety start switch Machine may start in gear and move if normal starting circuitr...

Page 11: ...ke sudden changes in speed direction or apply brake and make sudden motions of the steering wheel 4 Avoid disengaging the clutch or changing gears speed when climbing or going down a slope If on a slo...

Page 12: ...servicing any PTO driven equipment 2 Keep the PTO shaft cover in place at all times Replace the PTO shaft cap when the shaft is not in use 3 Before installing or using PTO driven equipment read the ma...

Page 13: ...el mark Check the fluid level regularly and add distilled water as required so that the fluid level is between the UPPER and LOWER levels 9 To avoid sparks from an accidental short circuit always disc...

Page 14: ...ed If injured by escaping fluid see a medical doctor at once This fluid will produce gangrene or severe allergic reaction 17 Waste products such as used oil fuel hydraulic fluid and batteries can harm...

Page 15: ...ended to alert persons to potential hazards The hazard is identified by a pictorial in the safety alert triangle or by the safety alert symbol alone An adjacent pictorial provides instructions and inf...

Page 16: ...ing pictorial safety labels with new labels from your local KUBOTA Dealer 4 If a component with pictorial safety label s affixed is replaced with new part make sure new label s is are attached in the...

Page 17: ...erial numbers now and record them in the space provided C Warranty This tractor is warranted under the KUBOTA Limited Express Warranty a copy of which may be obtained from your selling dealer No warra...

Page 18: ...12V RC 70 min CCA 400A Fuel Diesel fuel No 2 above 10 Diesel fuel No 1 below 10 Capacities Fuel tank L 14 Engine crankcase with filter L 2 4 Engine coolant L 3 4 Transmission case L 10 5 Dimensions O...

Page 19: ...tegory 1 Noise at the operator s ear 3 with ROPS dB A 86 0 without ROPS dB A 85 0 Noise of the tractor in motion 4 with ROPS dB A 79 0 without ROPS dB A 78 0 Value of the vibration level 5 COBO SC74 M...

Page 20: ...B1820D B1820DS Tire size Rear 7 16 Farm 8 16 Farm Range gear shift lever Main gear shift lever km h km h Forward 1 Low 1 0 88 0 94 2 2 1 59 1 70 3 3 2 88 3 07 4 High 1 4 90 5 24 5 2 8 86 9 46 6 3 16...

Page 21: ...n points on the body of the tractor where the front loader must be installed Attach the Main Frame Attach the Sub Frame C OUTPUT CAPACITY Max Lifting Capacity bucket pivot pin MAX Height 302 kg Max Oi...

Page 22: ...llowing hazards exist a toppling trees primarily in case a rear mounted tree grab crane is mounted at the rear of the tractor b penetrating objects in the operator s enclosure primarily in case a winc...

Page 23: ...Controls ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS 1 Turn signal Hazard light indicator 20 2 Coolant temperature gauge 25 3 Head light switch 19 4 Horn button 20 5 Turn signal light switch 20 6 Hourmeter Tachometer 25 7 E...

Page 24: ...Hi Lo 22 4 PTO gear shift lever 29 5 Operator s seat 18 6 Seat belt 19 7 Cup holder 8 Trailer socket 9 Hand throttle lever 23 10 Brake pedal 21 11 Foot throttle 23 12 Main gear shift lever 13 3 Point...

Page 25: ...UMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS B Pedal Location Label The label is located on the cover under seat 1 Clutch pedal 2 Brake pedal left 3 Brake pedal right 4 Brake pedal lock 5 Differential lock pedal 6 Foot t...

Page 26: ...ered to the ground Check item Walk around inspection Check engine oil level Check transmission oil level Check coolant level Clean grill and radiator screen Check air cleaner evacuator valve When used...

Page 27: ...PTO lever in NEUTRAL position before starting the engine A Do not use starting fluid or ether A To protect the battery and the starter make sure that the starter is not continuously turned for more th...

Page 28: ...UTRAL position 1 PTO gear shift lever A Rear PTO 2nd Mid PTO ON B Rear PTO 1st Mid PTO OFF N NEUTRALPOSITION 4 Place the main gear shift lever in NEUTRAL position 1 Main gear shift lever N NEUTRAL POS...

Page 29: ...e engine is very cold If the engine fails to start turn off the key for 30 seconds Then repeat steps 8 and 9 To protect the battery and the starter make sure that the starter is not continuously turne...

Page 30: ...m up period trouble such as seizure breakage or premature wear may develop BWarm up Transmission Oil at Low Ambient Temperatures Hydraulic oil serves as transmission fluid In cold weather the oil may...

Page 31: ...6 Attach the red clamp to the positive red or pos terminal of the dead battery and clamp the other end of the same cable to the positive red or pos terminal of the helper battery 7 Clamp the other cab...

Page 32: ...be especially observed in the case of new tractors BChanging Lubricating Oil for New Tractors The lubricating oil is especially important in the case of a new tractor The various parts are not broken...

Page 33: ...ecured with the hair pins BTo Raise the ROPS to Upright Position 1 Remove both hair pins and set pins 2 Raise ROPS to the upright position To avoid personal injury A Raise the ROPS slowly and carefull...

Page 34: ...at the seat is properly locked Type KAB Seating XH2 P1 C Travel adjustment Pull the travel adjust lever and slide the seat backward or forward as required The seat will lock in position when the lever...

Page 35: ...o see that the seat is properly locked BSeat Belt To avoid personal injury A Always use the seat belt when the ROPS is installed A Do not use the seat belt if a foldable ROPS is down or there is no RO...

Page 36: ...ter position after turning A When any one of turn signal light bulbs is burnt out turn signal lights flash faster C Hazard Light Switch When hazard light switch is pushed the hazard lights flash along...

Page 37: ...characteristics are different between two and four wheel drive Be aware of the difference and use carefully A When driving on icy wet or loose surfaces make sure the tractor is correctly ballasted to...

Page 38: ...hift lever moves in the form of an I in 2 stages HIGH and LOW By combination of using the main gear shift lever and the range gear shift lever 6 forward speeds and 2 reverse speeds are obtained A To c...

Page 39: ...ed on paved roads C Front wheel drive is effective for the following jobs 1 When greater pulling force is needed such as working in a wet field when pulling a trailer or when working with a front end...

Page 40: ...Dealer for instructions BFuel Gauge When the key switch is on the fuel gauge indicates the fuel level Be careful not to empty the fuel tank Otherwise air may enter the fuel system Should this happen...

Page 41: ...r hot 2 If the indicator reaches the H position red zone engine coolant is overheated Check the tractor by referring to TROUBLESHOOTING section BHourmeter Tachometer This meter gives readings for engi...

Page 42: ...s of steering control A Do not operate the tractor at high speed with differential lock engaged A Do not attempt to turn with the differential lock engaged A Be sure to release the differential lock b...

Page 43: ...ope shift to a gear low enough to control speed without using brakes BTransport the Tractor Safely 1 The tractor if damaged must be carried on a truck Secure the tractor tightly with ropes 2 Follow th...

Page 44: ...8 C Function of each terminals in trailer electrical outlet Terminal Function Color of wire harness 1 Turn signal LH Pink 2 3 Ground Black 4 Turn signal RH Red White 5 Tail RH Yellow Red 6 Brake Stop...

Page 45: ...oid shock loads to the PTO reduce engine speed when engaging the PTO then open the throttle to the recommended speed A To avoid damage of transmission before shifting the PTO gear shift lever fully di...

Page 46: ...se the PTO system for chipper or pump for example start the PTO system in the following steps 1 Apply the parking brake and place blocks at the tires 2 Make sure the shift levers are at NEUTRAL and st...

Page 47: ...vers are at NEUTRAL and start the engine 3 Set the PTO gear shift lever to Rear PTO 1st position 4 Set the engine speed to provide recommended rear PTO speed 5 Get off the tractor A If the PTO system...

Page 48: ...32 THREE POINT HITCH DRAWBAR THREE POINT HITCH DRAWBAR 1 Top link 2 Lifting rod Left 3 Check chain 4 Turn buckle 5 Lower link 6 Lifting rod Right 7 Drawbar if equipped...

Page 49: ...plied A Before attaching or detaching implement locate the tractor and implement on a firm flat and level surface A Whenever an implement or other attachment is connected to the tractor 3 point hitch...

Page 50: ...adjustment retighten the lock nut DRAWBAR if equipped To avoid personal injury A Never pull from the top link the rear axle or any point above the drawbar Doing so could cause the tractor to tip over...

Page 51: ...e air bleeding procedures 1 Stop the engine 2 Set the hydraulic control lever to the down position fully depress and hold the clutch pedal start the engine 3 Operate the engine at low idle speed and c...

Page 52: ...s useful when adding hydraulically operated equipment such as front end loader front blade etc When implement is attached 1 Remove the block cover 2 Attach the block outlet cover option A For hydrauli...

Page 53: ...lic outlet When implement is attached 1 Remove the plug 3 screw PF1 2 and restricting bolt 1 2 When the lever is positioned at A the oil flows into the cylinder of tractor 3P hitch operation When the...

Page 54: ...1 is standard 2 is used only when there is some obstacle thatprevents you from using the standard Hydraulic control YES NO Loose Adjust the check chains so that the implement can move 5 to 6cm lateral...

Page 55: ...on slopes or when working with trailer set the wheel tread as wide as practical for maximum stability A Support tractor securely on stands before removing a wheel A Do not work under any hydraulically...

Page 56: ...s of shuttle movement by 5 m 5 yards and thereafter according to service interval See MAINTENANCE section To avoid personal injury A Before jacking up the tractor park it on a firm and level ground an...

Page 57: ...Turf 857 mm to 1035 mm 935 mm to 1035 mm 969 mm to 1069 mm 935 mm to 1035 mm 985 mm Tread A Always attach tires as shown in the drawings A If not attached as illustrated transmission parts may be dam...

Page 58: ...o not fill the front wheels with liquid BFront Ballast Add weights if needed for stability and improving traction Heavy pulling and heavy rear mounted implements tend to lift front wheels Add enough b...

Page 59: ...freezing Use of this method of weighting the wheels has the full approval of the tire companies See your tire dealer for this service Liquid weight per tire 75 Percent filled A Do not fill tires with...

Page 60: ...an every 100 Hr 56 1 Replace every 1 year 63 2 Secondary element Replace every 1 year 63 12 Fuel filter element Check every 100 Hr 56 Replace every 400 Hr 62 13 Fan belt Adjust every 100 Hr 57 14 Clut...

Page 61: ...Fuel 14 L No 2 D diesel fuel No 1 D diesel fuel if temperature is below 10 2 Coolant with recovery tank 3 4 L Fresh clean soft water with anti freeze 3 Engine crankcase with filter 2 4 L Engine oil C...

Page 62: ...D S500 or S15 diesel fuel as an alternative to No 2 D or use No 1 D S500 or S15 diesel fuel as an alternative to No 1 D if outside air temperature is below 10 C Transmission Oil The oil used to lubric...

Page 63: ...gine is running A Do not touch muffler or exhaust pipes while they are hot Severe burns could result A Support hood with other hand while unlocking support link BHood To open the hood twist the mascot...

Page 64: ...tion before operating the machine to start the engine To avoid personal injury Take the following precautions when checking the tractor A Park the machine on firm and level ground A Set the parking br...

Page 65: ...vent condensation water accumulation in the fuel tank fill the tank before parking overnight BChecking Engine Oil Level To avoid personal injury A Be sure to stop the engine before checking the oil le...

Page 66: ...and allow sufficient time for excess pressure to escape before removing the cap completely 1 Check to see that the coolant level is between the FULL and LOW marks of recovery tank 2 When the coolant l...

Page 67: ...found See Adjusting Clutch Pedal and Adjusting Brake Pedal in EVERY 100 HOURS in PERIODIC SERVICE section A Brake pedals should be equal when depressed BChecking Parking Brake To avoid personal injur...

Page 68: ...er directly to battery wiring connectors electrical components or instrument panel Inspect the following Regularly 1 Check wiring for chafed or cracked insulation 2 Check wiring harness clamps Replace...

Page 69: ...for the PTO gear shift lever 1 Fully depress the clutch pedal 2 Shift the main gear shift lever to NEUTRAL position 3 Shift the PTO gear shift lever to ON Engaged position 4 Turn the key to START pos...

Page 70: ...vice life or cause an explosion Check the fluid level regularly and add distilled water as required so that the fluid level is between the UPPER and LOWER levels To avoid personal injury A Never remov...

Page 71: ...charge is only for emergencies It will partially charge the battery at a high rate and in a short time When using a boost charged battery it is necessary to recharge the battery as early as possible...

Page 72: ...be under 205kPa 2 1kgf cm 30 psi 2 When carbon or oil adheres to the element soak the element in detergent for 15 minutes then wash it several times in water rinse with clean water and dry it naturall...

Page 73: ...sure to clean the fuel filter bowl and element periodically BAdjusting Fan Belt Tension To avoid personal injury A Be sure to stop the engine before checking belt tension 1 Stop the engine and remove...

Page 74: ...void personal injury A Stop the engine and chock the wheels before checking brake pedal 1 Slightly depress the brake pedals and measure free travel at the top of pedal stroke 2 If adjustment is needed...

Page 75: ...e between the collar and the brake lever 4 Retighten the lock nut BChecking Fuel Line 1 Check to see that all lines and hose clamps are tight and not damaged 2 If hoses and clamps are found worn or da...

Page 76: ...rsonal injury A Be sure to stop the engine 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 t...

Page 77: ...OUBLESHOOTING section and then start again the engine BChecking Intake Air Line 1 Check to see that hoses and hose clamps are tight and not damaged 2 If hoses and clamps are found worn or damaged repl...

Page 78: ...an not be raised by setting the hydraulic control lever to the UP position after long term storage or when changing the transmission oil turn steering wheel to the right and left several times to blee...

Page 79: ...olant is hot When cool slowly rotate cap to the first stop and allow sufficient time for excess pressure to escape before removing the cap completely 1 Stop the engine remove the key and let it cool d...

Page 80: ...his procedure 2 or 3 times to clean up the inside 3 Mixing the LLC Put the LLC in cooling water in the percentage for a target temperature When mixing stir it up well and then fill into the radiator 4...

Page 81: ...removed 1 When the fuel filter or lines are removed 2 When the tank is completely empty 3 After the tractor has not been used for a long period of time C Bleeding procedure is as follows 1 Fill the f...

Page 82: ...l or your local KUBOTA Dealer for specific information dealing with electrical problems C Protected circuit BReplacing Light Bulb 1 Head lights Take the bulb out of the light body and replace with a n...

Page 83: ...ion 10 Keep the tractor in a dry place where the tractor is sheltered from the elements Cover the tractor 11 Store the tractor indoors in a dry area that is protected from sunlight and excessive heat...

Page 84: ...the engine charge and store it indoors Install it on the tractor only when the tractor is going to be used Insufficient engine power A Insufficient or dirty fuel A The air cleaner is clogged A Check t...

Page 85: ...Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for further detail A Front end weights For front ballast A Mounting Kit Front end weights To mount Front end weights A Drawbar A Working Light A Front Hitch A Beacon...

Page 86: ...5 12 8 16 Maximum permissible load of the tire 220 475 Maximum axle load according to the tire specification 440 950 1300 724 738 Minimum limit percentages 27 66 Tire combination 3 kg Front tire Rear...

Page 87: ...on 410 970 1300 696 710 Minimum limit percentages 25 68 Tire combination 2 kg Front tire Rear tire Technically permissible maximum laden weight Tractor payload Tire size 5 12 8 16 Maximum permissible...

Page 88: ...d Tire size 205x8 00 10 29x12 00 15 Maximum permissible load of the tire 410 680 Maximum axle load according to the tire specification 700 1040 1300 684 698 Minimum limit percentages 20 46 Tire combin...

Page 89: ...657 384 335 Height above ground h mm Distance from the verticalplane passing through the axis of the rear axle c mm Maximum static vertical load technically permissible mass on the coupling point S da...

Page 90: ...Fuel Injection Nozzle Injection Pressure 63 Fuel Line 59 Fuel Lines 65 Fuse 66 Gauges Meter and Easy Checker TM 51 Grease Fittings 52 Grill and Radiator Screen 51 Hand Throttle Lever 23 Head Light Sw...

Page 91: ...d Capacity 73 Transmission Fluid Hydraulic Oil Filter 61 Transmission Fluid Level 50 Transport the Tractor Safely 27 Turn Signal Hazard Light Switch 20 Walk Around Inspection 48 Warm up Transmission O...